Mediacorp
Genetically Altering Mosquitoes to Reduce the Spread of Dengue Fever
Editing the genes of humans is not yet legal in many countries, but editing the genes of other creatures is. Learn how one scientist is editing the genes of mosquitoes to reduce the spread of dengue fever - and some of the risks this...
Next Animation Studio
Scientists have created malaria-resistant mosquitoes
University of California scientists have recently developed a way to create malaria resistant mosquitoes by genetic modification, which is a significant step toward eliminating malaria in humans. Affecting half of the world's population,...
SWPictures
Fighting Malaria with Fungus
The video discusses a new approach to fighting malaria mosquitoes using a natural fungus called Beauveria Bassiana.
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.
SWPictures
Studying Mosquito Resistance to Insecticides
The video discusses the threat posed by new strains of mosquitoes that are resistant to insecticide-treated bed nets, which have been successful in controlling the spread of diseases. The video highlights the importance of continued...
Brave Wilderness
Bitten by 1000 Deadly Mosquitoes!
In this episode, Coyote’s eaten alive by the world’s deadliest animal: the mosquito. Mosquito bites can leave behind much more than an itchy, swollen welt. These bloodsucking insects carry diseases responsible for more than 1,000,000...
Curated Video
Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases
REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will learn that biological...
Healthcare Triage
Yellow Fever, Theranos, and Low Nicotine Cigarettes
On this Healthcare Triage News, we're talking about an outbreak of Yellow Fever in South America, and why there aren't enough doses of the highly effective vaccine on the market. We'll also look at developments in the huge and...
Curated Video
How to defeat malaria
Malaria still kills around 400,000 people a year. Efforts to eradicate the disease have stalled because of drug resistance—but pioneering gene-editing technology might offer a new solution
Professor Dave Explains
Routes of Viral Transmission
Now we know a bit more about how viruses interact with cells, whether those are bacterial cells, or animal cells, such as ours. But how do they gain access to our cells in the first place? How do viruses get inside the human body? Let's...
Science360
Scientists virtually unwrap a 1500-year-old scroll! NSF Science Now 36.
In this episode, we discover a protein that could someday eliminate malaria, learn about microbes battling it out in Antarctica, explore super Wi-Fi that uses UHF channels and virtually unwrap a 1500-year-old scroll.
Science360
NSF Science Now: Episode 36
In this week's episode, we discover a protein that could someday eliminate malaria, learn about microbes battling it out in Antarctica, explore super Wi-Fi that uses UHF channels and virtually unwrap a 1500-year-old scroll.
Mazz Media
Biological Vectors
REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will learn that biological...
TMW Media
ASL- Land Animals Vocabulary
Excellent for every American Sign Language (ASL) student as well as teachers, parents and professionals learning ASL to be able to communicate clearly, naturally and start signing with the deaf community and people with hearing loss....
Curated Video
World mosquito day marks deadly impact of tiny insects
With over one million deaths annually linked to mosquito-borne diseases, World Mosquito Day calls for vigilance, innovation, and action against one of nature’s smallest but deadliest threats.
Curated Video
Zika outbreak: Possible case from Florida mosquito investigated
Health officials in Florida are investigating what could be the first Zika case spread by a local mosquito in the continental U.S.
Curated Video
Microsoft designs smart mosquito trap to track Zika
Researchers are testing a smart mosquito trap they hope will help better track the spread of the Zika virus. The device is designed to trap specific types of mosquitoes, and collects data on the time and weather at the moment they’re...
Curated Video
Obama's plea for Zika funding
U.S. president asks Congress for money: 'it is not something we need to panic about but it is something we have to take seriously'
Curated Video
Could the Zika virus hit the northern hemisphere?
In Brazil, scientists who study insects have convened an emergency session to discuss the mosquito that carries the Zika virus, which some scientists fear may show up in the northern hemisphere. The CBC's Kim Brunhuber reports.
Curated Video
Canadians invent mosquito trap
Greenlid comes along just as the world is looking for ways to stop the spread of the Zika virus, Radio-Canada's Philippe DeMontigny reports
Curated Video
Zika virus link questioned
The connection between the Zika virus and microcephaly is circumstantial, says infectious diseases expert Dr. Glen Armstrong
Curated Video
Zika Virus | How Concerned Should You Be?
Could the Zika virus become a threat to Canadians? A panel of doctors talks about what the risks are.
Curated Video
Voices of concern about Zika in Rio de Janeiro
Residents and Canadian athletes on the virus and taking precautions
Curated Video
Brazil's Zika fight
Heather Hiscox is in Rio de Janeiro, and shows how Brazil's government is taking action