SciShow
Hydras: Our Immortal, Tentacled Friends
While humans age and die (which is kind of a bummer), it looks like hydras will stay young and fertile forever. Why is this? And what can we learn from these tentacular microscopic organisms?
SciShow
We Hadn't Sequenced the Human Genome...Until Now | SciShow News
Researchers have unlocked the final gaps in the human genome, and what they tell us could mean big waves for the future of medicine.
Be Smart
Can We Get Older Without Aging?
Nothing is guaranteed in life except death, taxes, and entropy. What do other life forms have to teach us about staying alive as we get old, and will we ever conquer death?
SciShow
How Do Seedless Watermelons Reproduce?
Seedless watermelons are basically the best thing ever. But they’re also a delicious paradox. Seeds are a key part of plant reproduction. So how do you breed a plant that doesn’t make any seeds?
TED-Ed
TED-ED: How to sequence the human genome - Mark J. Kiel
Your genome, every human's genome, consists of a unique DNA sequence of A's, T's, C's and G's that tell your cells how to operate. Thanks to technological advances, scientists are now able to know the sequence of letters that makes up an...
SciShow
Epigenetics
Hank & his clone Circus Hank explain the power of epigenetics, which studies the factors that determine how much or whether some genes are expressed in your body.
SciShow
5 Things We Still Get Wrong About Human Reproduction
You'd think we'd know everything there is to know about sexual reproduction. But as it turns out, there are still quite a few things we picked up that aren't exactly true, and we're here to correct that. Chapters NEW EGGS 1:47 MENSTRUAL...
SciShow
Are Viruses Alive?
Viruses all around us, they evolve, grow, and can be killed. But are they alive?
SciShow
How the First Americans Got There
This week, researches published a genetic analysis of the 11,500-year-old remains of a baby found in Alaska, near where the first Americans crossed the Bering land bridge. That analysis has answered some lingering questions about human...
SciShow
Supersonic Free Fall and the New Element: Hankium?
Hank brings you the news of a newly discovered dinosaur he is kind of afraid to look at, a way to sequence your genome in less time than it takes to get your clothes dry cleaned, & two new adventures that will take place in space - one...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: How do you know if you have a virus? | Cella Wright
A new virus emerges and spreads like wildfire. In order to contain it, researchers must first collect data about who's been infected. Two main viral testing techniques are critical: one tells you if you have the virus and the other shows...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: You could have a secret twin (but not the way you think) | Kayla Mandel Sheets
While searching for a kidney donor, Karen Keegan stumbled upon a mystery. After undergoing genetic testing, it turned out that some of her cells had a completely different set of genes from the others. And this second set of genes...
Curated Video
Complete Linux Training Course to Get Your Dream IT Job - Types of Shells
New ReviewDiscover the various shells available in Linux, such as Bash, Tcsh, and Zsh, and their unique features and applications.
Curated Video
CRISPR Cas9 System
The CRISPR-Cas9 system, adapted from a bacterial defense mechanism, uses Cas9 nuclease and a guide RNA (gRNA) to target and cut specific DNA sequences for genome editing. Cas9, guided by the gRNA, binds to complementary DNA and creates...
Curated Video
Zinc Finger Nucelases
Zinc Finger Nucleases (ZFNs) are engineered molecular tools composed of a zinc finger DNA-binding domain fused to a FokI DNA-cleavage domain, allowing precise targeting and cutting of specific DNA sequences. Once the DNA is cut, natural...
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is DNA Mutation?
This video is answering the question of what is DNA mutation.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is Genetics?
This video is answering the question of what is genetics.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is Genetic Variation?
This video is answering the question of what is genetic variation.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Is Genetic Engineering?
This video is answering the question of what is genetic engineering.
Curated Video
I WONDER - What Are Chromosomes?
This video is answering the question of what are chromosomes.
Science ABC
What is DNA and How Does it Work?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule that is often called the blueprint of life. Located in the nucleus, the DNA is a very long molecule with a helix winding structure like a twisted ladder. The rungs of the ladder are made of four...
Science ABC
Can We Bring Back Dinosaurs (Just Like In Jurassic Park)?
Straight answer: No, we have not yet found dinosaur DNA that would be necessary to make a successful dinosaur clone. To clone a dinosaur, it’s not just about finding DNA, but also about finding a complete set or sufficient fragments of...
Curated Video
Gene
The unit of inheritance in organisms, generally consisting of a piece of DNA that encodes the production of a specific protein. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
Curated Video
The Human Genome Project: Mapping the Blueprint of Life
The Joint Genome Institute is part of the largest biomedical project ever undertaken, the Human Genome Project. This project aims to map and identify the 30,000 genes that make up the human blueprint. By determining the sequences of the...