Next Animation Studio
Scientists grow embryos from three parents
Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University have grown human embryos mixing genetic material from three parents. Humans possess two types of DNAs - nDNA in the cell nucleus, and mDNA in the cell mitochondria. While a baby receives...
Visual Learning Systems
Genetics in Our Lives: Foundations of Genetics
This exciting program takes a glimpse at some of the amazing advances in modern genetics. Starting with the discovery of DNA, students will be exposed to advances such as the creation of recombinant DNA, vaccines, the human genome...
Curated Video
Understanding Sex-Linked Genetic Disorders
This is a video that explains the concept of sex linked genetic disorders. The video begins by discussing chromosomes and how 22 pairs of chromosomes control characteristics, while one pair carries genes that determine sex (X&Y). The...
AllTime 10s
10 Terrifying Creatures Created By Science
Has science gone too far? Well, it has created these bizarre creatures. From super buff cows to featherless chickens, these are the creepiest, freakiest animals to ever come out of labs.
JJ Medicine
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Causes, Risks and Treatments
Lesson on Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), what it is, symptoms of PCOS, causes of PCOS, associated diseases and treatments for PCOS.
Curated Video
Introduction to Punnett Squares and Genetic Inheritance Analysis
This is a tutorial video that explains what a Punnett square is and how it can be used to analyze and predict genetic inheritance. The video defines important terms such as genotype and phenotype and explains how alleles operate on a...
Healthcare Triage
Endocrine Disruptors and Epigenetics and Heritable ADHD
A new study on endocrine disruptors, pregnancy, and heritable ADHD and other neurodevelopmental issues. Women exposed to endocrine disruptors seem to be able to pass ADHD and other disorders onto their grandchildren! That is unusual.
FuseSchool
The Human Genome Project
The human genome project was an enormous project that saw scientists around the world collaborate to work out the sequence of bases in the human genome. The project started in 1990 and was completed in 2003, 2 years ahead of schedule....
Curated Video
Adaption
This live-action video program is about the word adaptation. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word adaptation through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
Curated Video
The Importance of Gregor Mendel's Work in Genetics
This video discusses the scientific work of Gregor Mendel. Through his experimentation, Mendel observed clear and predictable patterns of inheritance in the plant's characteristics, which he suggested were controlled by separate units...
Rock 'N Learn
Life Science: Genetic Adaptation
Here's an exciting way to learn important facts and get ready for a life science test! In this episode we'll be looking at genetic adaptation.
Curated Video
Genetic Modification: Processes and Applications
The video is a lecture presentation on genetic modification or genetic engineering, explaining the process of modifying an organism's genome to introduce desirable characteristics. The presenter describes the use of plasmids and viruses...
STAT
Science and twins: a Twinsburg love story
Twins, especially identical ones, are crucial for all kinds of scientific research. Two twin reporters find out why that is at the biggest gathering of multiples in the world. [read...
Mazz Media
What is a Population?
What is the difference between a population, community and ecosystem and species? What defines different populations of the same species? What factors lead to separate populations? In this program explains that members of the same...
Mazz Media
Adapt
This live-action video program is about the word adapt. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word adapt through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...
Mazz Media
What is Adaptation?
This live-action video program is about the word Adaptation. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the word Adaptation through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and...
HealthSketch
What is Turner Syndrome?
A simple animation about Turner Syndrome, a common genetic condition that affects girls. We explain what causes it, the symptoms, and how it is diagnosed and treated. This video will be helpful to students of all ages, health...
Curated Video
How Healthy Is the Trump Diet?
Max Lugavere, Author of "Genius Foods" says that a fast food heavy diet activates the immune system to respond "just as if it were dealing with an infection."
Curated Video
Sunday Scrum: PM tries to kill bill on genetic records
MPs passed a bill this week that would stop insurance companies and employers from compelling you to hand over your genetic records, but the PM personally lobbied his MPs to vote against it
Curated Video
University of Alberta team sequencing tree genomes to find what makes forests resilient to climate change
A team of researchers at the University of Alberta are sequencing the genome of trees to figure out why some trees are resilient when faced with climate change. The Genome Alberta Resilient Forests project is sequencing the genomes for...
Curated Video
Cardiologists: Screening tests can determine your risk of having a heart attack
One test relies on markers in the blood to give doctors a better understanding of a person's level of lipoprotein A, also known as LPA.
Curated Video
What to Know About Women’s Heart Health
Dr. Jen Caudle, physician and associate professor at Rowan University, joined Cheddar news to discuss what to know about heart disease and heart attacks in women as Women's Heart Health Month kicks off.
Curated Video
Nobel medicine prize awarded to researcher of human evolutionary history
One of the great risk factors in getting a serious bout of COVID-19 appears linked to our Neanderthal ancestors, says the 2022 winner of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Svante Pääbo.