Recent news stories about a functional cure for HIV-AIDS, possible vaccinations and an AIDS-free future within our reach have made headlines all over the world. The hopeful message directed to persons with HIV-AIDS is that the disease is...

So far we’ve been pretty focused on the antibody side of things during the pandemic, but recent work suggests that T Cells aren’t sitting this one out, and that could mean something significant in terms of immunity, even for people who...

This video discusses the causes, risks, and anatomy of pneumonia, a serious lung disease that can lead to up to 50,000 deaths per year. The video explains how the infection spreads to the lungs, the role of the immune system, and the...

In this video we are going to look at what viruses are. Viruses are a type of microorganism. They are too small to be seen with the naked eye: much smaller than bacteria, and about 100 times smaller than human cells. They come in many...

In this video, I explain how the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infects and replicates inside the host’s cells.

A French company developed a skin patch that could help children who have peanut allergy. The skin patch contains a small dose of peanut protein which will be absorbed into the human body once applied to the skin. This would solicit the...

Natural Killer Cells: How Do They Kill Selectively?

Part three of our six-part series on vaccinations, supported by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, dives into the immune system. We explore some of the ins and outs of this system, how it responds to viruses,...

Viruses straddle the definition of being living and nonliving, according to the National Human Genome Research Institute. <br/>

Antibodies are the warriors inside our body. They are part of our immune system, recognising and fighting against bad foreign invaders, called antigens. Antibodies can bind to a broad range of antigens, and are produced by cells of the...

Part two of our six-part series on vaccinations, supported by the National Institute for Health Care Management Foundation, explores the history of vaccine development following the world’s first vaccination.

In this live-action program viewers will learn that an autoimmune disease occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys healthy body tissue. Students will come to understand that special cells called regulatory T cells...

This video provides information on the current protocols and challenges faced by healthcare providers in managing the COVID-19 outbreak. It covers the transmission and symptoms of the virus, testing criteria, and the measures taken to...

This video explores the 3 primary classes of exocrine glands in the integumentary system: merocrine, apocrine, and sebaceous (holocrine) glands.

Viral Replication - Viruses/Immunity Set - Part 2 This clip examines the process of viral replication in Bacteriophage Viruses and in the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).

This live-action video program is about white blood cells. The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term through use of video footage, photographs, diagrams and colorful, animated...

Go inside Alex Marson's lab at UCSF, where he and his team are testing treatments using gene-editing tool Crispr to rewrite parts of DNA and cure disease.

This video provides an insightful overview of organ transplants, covering the history, process, and ethical considerations involved. From the first kidney transplant in 1954 to the complexities of matching donors and recipients, viewers...

General histology of the skin.

Candidal (Yeast) Infections Overview | Oral Thrush, Vaginal, Intertrigo, Esophageal Candidiasis



Yeast (Candidal) infections are a group of infections caused by fungi of the genus Candida. They are often opportunistic...

This video provides an informative overview of the common cold, its symptoms, causes, and prevention. It highlights the fact that the common cold is a viral infection that affects the upper respiratory tract and is really common in...

Hepatitis A (Viral Hepatitis) | Virus, Risk Factors, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment



Hepatitis A is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis A virus, which is an RNA virus from the picornaviridae...

This video explains the concept of immunity and the role of the immune system in fighting infections. It discusses how vaccines help create immunity by stimulating the production of antibodies and cells that can inactivate harmful...

Science has made great progress in cancer screening and treatment, including breakthroughs in cellular therapies. But cancer is still a leading cause of death in America. What innovations and technologies will shape progress in the future?