Catalyst University
Anatomy - Positive & Negative Selection for Lymphocytes
In this video, we explore the basic processes of positive selection and negative selection, which select competent lymphocytes that don't attack our own self-cells.
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Immune Cells Part 2: Myeloid and Lymphoid Lineages
With the basic functions of immune cells covered, we are now ready to go through all the different types of immune cells, and talk a little bit about what they all do. Again, each type will get its own tutorial later in the series, but...
Institute for New Economic Thinking
The Problem of Capital Flight
The problem of capital flight 15h30-17h00 10-5-15
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Hazard 5: Environments
Dr. Brian Crucian, a biological studies and immunology expert, discusses the hazard of hostile and closed environments in space. Crucian serves as the principal investigator for a NASA functional immune study. This is part five of the...
Professor Dave Explains
Cytokines and Chemokines
We've talked about how immune cells communicate with one another using cytokines and chemokines, but we have not yet gone into detail regarding these soluble protein signals. What are the names of these molecules, which include...
Healthcare Triage
Measles Infections Can Wipe Out Immunity to OTHER Diseases
We're very clearly in favor of vaccines here at Healthcare Triage, because they save a LOT of lives. It turns out, the measles vaccine was doing more than we previously thought. Getting infected with measles doesn't only make you sick,...
Global Health with Greg Martin
Global Health 10 facts about HIV
This is a global health video blog providing 10 facts about HIV by Dr Greg Martin
Catalyst University
Catalytic Mechanism of Myeloperoxidase & Hypochlorous Acid Functions
Here we explore the catalytic mechanism of Myeloperoxidase and subsequent formation of Hypochlorous Acid and Hypothiocyanite, two reactive oxidative species (ROS). We will also see functions of Hypochlorous Acid.
The Wall Street Journal
ADM CEO Juan Luciano on Global Food Supply Chain Sustainability
ADM chief executive Juan Luciano discusses how one of the biggest agriculture enterprises in the world is addressing growing demands for sustainability up and down the global food-supply chain with WSJ Chicago Bureau Chief Joanna Chung.
Curated Video
All About Vaccines
This dynamic, live-action video will inform students about the vaccines. The program begins with an explanation of the human immune system and how it defends the body from pathogens that cause disease. Viewers will learn the difference...
Healthcare Triage
Cancer Research Spotlighted in Nobel Prize for Medicine
We've been talking a lot about the state of cancer research in the HCT Podcast, and now the Nobel prize in medicine is going to cancer researchers. So that's pretty cool. Check out some of the amazing (and amazingly expensive) treatments...
Next Animation Studio
Studies suggest measles may give the body “immune amnesia” by destroying immune memory cells
Scientists have found that measles is a lot more devastating to the immune system than previously thought.
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Antirheumatics (DMARDs)
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that primarily attacks the lining of the joints. While we are familiar with NSAIDs for their anti-inflammatory properties, with RA a much more useful class of drugs is DMARDs, or...
Catalyst University
What's the Deal with Induced Pleuripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs)?
In this video, we explore... [1] a brief history of Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs) [2] basics of how Induced Pleuripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) were made [3] basic applications of IPSCs
Catalyst University
Pulmonary Pharmacology [Part 2] | Drugs Affecting Inflammation
In this video, we explore the major classes of drug classes that are used in the treatment of pulmonary disorders (asthma and COPD) along with their mechanisms of action. Specifically, we consider the classes of drugs that directly...
Catalyst University
Baylor DPT | Physiology Kahoot Session (4-9-2020)
Baylor DPT Review session for Physiology (4-9-2020). -Renal Physiology -GI Physiology -Blood and Immunity
Healthcare Triage
Multiple Myeloma, Bicycles, and Working Toward a Cure
Aaron is talking to Dr. Rafat Abonour about multiple myleoma. Multiple myeloma is a cancer that forms in white blood cells, and Dr. Abonour tells Aaron about how the disease affects patients, and the cutting edge of research into...
Curated Video
Understanding Antibiotic Resistance: The Evolution of Bacteria and the Emergence of Superbugs
This video discusses the issue of antibiotic resistance in bacteria and its evolution through natural selection. It explains genetic variation and the development of resistance in bacteria, leading to the spread of superbugs like MRSA....
Next Animation Studio
How gut bacteria could affect the brain
Recent studies have been looking at the link between the gut, specifically the microbiome, and its effects on the brain. A study at Kyushu University in Japan found that "germ-free" mice had more stress hormones than mice with healthy...
Professor Dave Explains
Edward Jenner and the Dawn of Immunology
Now that we are past the Renaissance and approaching a more modern era, it's time to quickly touch upon a major advancement in battling pathogens. Edward Jenner invented the smallpox vaccine, which was responsible for eradicating the...
Professor Dave Explains
The Complement System: Classical, Lectin, and Alternative Pathways
We are learning about the features of innate immunity, and one that is often overlooked is the complement system. This is a very complicated ensemble of proteins circulating in the bloodstream that activate each other in a specific...
NASA
Houston We Have a Podcast: Hazard 3: Distance
Dr. Erik Antonsen, element scientist and emergency physician, discusses the hazard of traveling farther away from Earth an ever before, especially how to provide appropriate medical care with limited resources and challenging...
STAT
Boddities | Episode 11 | Why do bug bites cause skin bumps?
When mosquitos feast on your blood they deposit toxins under the skin that can cause swelling. The severity of the swelling depends on your immune system.
The Wall Street Journal
The Global Race for a Vaccine and Drug
Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel, Dr. Julie Gerberding, chief patent officer at Merck and Dr. David Reese, executive vice president of research at Amgen discuss the race for coronavirus drug development at WSJ Tech Health.