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Factpack: Viruses
What is a virus and is it alive? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of a learning session.
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Evolution - Gradual Species Change
The gradual change in living forms over successive generations, due to changes in inherited characteristics. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Huntington's: The Disease
Discover how Huntington's disease is passed on through a single gene. How does it progress, what are the symptoms and is there a treatment? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Huntington's disease is a genetic disorder that is...
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Huntington's: The Dilemma
Huntington's is a genetic disease, which usually occurs in middle age. There is a genetic test for Huntington's but, with no cure available, would you choose to be tested if you were at risk? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A...
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Nucleus (biology)
In biology, the nucleus is the membrane-bound structure inside eukaryotic cells that contains most of the genetic material. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
Wonderscape
Understanding Biodiversity: Nature's Rich Tapestry
Discover the vibrant complexity of biodiversity in this enlightening video. From the staggering variety of tomato species in a single garden to the vast ecosystems spanning the globe, explore how different forms of life, from plants to...
Great Big Story
Matchmaking for Species Survival
Discover the heartwarming tale of Baraka and Kalia, a gorilla couple brought together by an algorithm for love and survival.
Curated Video
Genetic and Environmental Causes of Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder and psychotic symptoms are largely influenced by genetics, as demonstrated by studies where children of parents with psychosis exhibit a higher risk of developing psychotic illnesses regardless of their environment. The...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Centenarians: The Key to Longevity
This video explores the fascinating lives of centenarians like Nadine Parker and Reuben Landau, shedding light on the genetic factors that may contribute to their longevity. Doctor Thomas Pearls' research on centenarians reveals the...
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GCSE Biology - Variation and Evolution #68
Explore all the terms around evolution, including 'natural selection', 'variation', and 'survival of the fittest'. And see how Darwins came up with the theory of evolution despite not even knowing what DNA or mutation were.
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GCSE Biology - What are DNA Mutations? #67
This video covers: - What genetic mutations are - What causes mutations e.g. carcinogens and harmful radiation - What the consequences can be - The 3 types of mutations: substitution, addition, deletion Exam board specific info: AQA -...
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Self-Identification Through Language
David Bellos, Director of the Program in Translation and Intercultural Communication at Princeton University, argues that speech serves a strong sociological function as a form of self-indentification.
One Minute History
172 - Genetic Modification - One Minute History
Genetic Modification (GM) is the process of altering the genetic material in an organism by introducing changes to its DNA. In 1973 researchers Herbert Boyer and Stanley Cohen successfully inserted a foreign gene into a bacterium. By the...
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Biology and Criminality
Nita Farahany, Professor of Law & Philosophy at Duke University, discusses the future of criminality in light of the evolving science of human behaviour.
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Autism and Vaccines
UCL developmental psychologist Uta Frith describes how the hypothesis that childhood vaccines are linked to autism, while initially plausible, was subjected to rigorous scientific testing and found to be false.
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Towards Objective Biological Tools
UC Berkeley psychologist Stephen Hinshaw describes the ongoing longitudinal studies that have showed a statistical correlation between ADHD and a significant delay in the development of the cortex of the brain.
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Nature and Nurture
Neuroscientist Kalanit Grill-Spector (Stanford) describes the intriguing implications of a rare condition called Williams syndrome for our understanding of the effect of genetics and the environment.
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Transferring Traits
“Transferring Traits” introduces the concepts of heredity and genetic traits, with a focus on Gregor Mendel’s pioneering work in the field of genetics.
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Introduction to Genetic Engineering and its Uses
This video is a lecture presentation on the process of genetic engineering. The presenter describes and discusses the steps involved in modifying the genome of a bacterium cell, and then evaluates some of the uses and...
Healthcare Triage
Suicide Rates and Insights from Medical Sociology - Healthcare Triage
Aaron's guest this month is Dr. Bernice Pescosolido, who is a medical sociologist at Indiana University. Dr. Pescosolido studies the environments, neighborhoods, and connections that contribute to patients' identities, and looks how this...
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Introduction to Genetics: Mono Hybrid Cross and Inheritance Patterns
The video explains how different types of diagrams can be used to represent the possible outcomes of a mono hybrid cross, which refers to the inheritance of a characteristic controlled by one gene only. The video includes three examples...
Visual Learning Systems
Investigating Heredity: Heredity and Science
This fascinating program helps students understand the basics of heredity. Acquired traits and inherited traits are defined and contrasted. Special emphasis is placed on some easy to understand human traits that are inherited. Concepts...
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The Advantages and Concerns of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture and Medicine
The video explains what genetic engineering is and how it is used in agriculture and medicine. It discusses the benefits and limitations of genetic engineering and considers some of the concerns that people have regarding its use. The...
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Explainer: How Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose COVID vaccine works
Johnson & Johnson announced on Jan. 29 that its single-dose coronavirus vaccine was 66 percent effective in preventing moderate disease