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Curated Video
Animal Essential Functions
This live-action video program is about the term "animal essential functions". The program is designed to reinforce and support a student's comprehension and retention of the term "animal essential functions" through use of video...
SWPictures
KILL OR CURE - The Deadly Trematodes
Trematodes are tiny parasites that live for years in the liver, lungs and even the brains of at least 40 million worldwide. People get infected by eating freshwater fish and shellfish - and it's very hard to detect and cure. Millions of...
Healthcare Triage
A Vaccine for Malaria!
Malaria kills a lot of people every year, and many of those people are young children. Developing a vaccine against this deadly disease has been a long and difficult journey, but there’s been a breakthrough! While we are still working...
Next Animation Studio
Newly discovered fungi turn flies into parasite-spewing zombies
Two new species of fungi have been discovered that devour flies from the inside and cause them to release spores from holes in their abdomens, according to research published in the Journal of Invertebrate Pathology
FuseSchool
Thinking like a parasite
Ever thought about how the world looks out of a parasite's perspective? This fun video takes you on that journey!
JJ Medicine
3 Parasitic Infections From Fish (Diphyllobothriasis, Clonorchiasis, Anisakiasis)
3 Parasitic Infections From Fish (Diphyllobothriasis, Clonorchiasis, Anisakiasis)
Many fish species act as intermediate hosts for a variety of parasite species. In the event that a human ingests contaminated uncooked or...
Many fish species act as intermediate hosts for a variety of parasite species. In the event that a human ingests contaminated uncooked or...
Curated Video
Understanding Habitats, Niches, and Symbiotic Relationships in Ecology
This section covers the relationship between organisms and their environment. It also covers the Levels of Organization and symbiotic relationships.
Curated Video
Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases
REAL WORLD SCIENCE: Biological Vectors and Infectious Diseases
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Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will...
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Using incredible videography, photos, animation and graphics, this information-packed video introduces students to biological vectors. Viewers will...
FuseSchool
Sickle cell anaemia
There are about 4.4 million people in the world who have sickle-cell anaemia, while an additional 43 million are carriers. but did you know? Having the sickle cell allele actually protects you against malaria. This means you are more...
Science360
Butterflies And Bats Reveal Clues About Spread Of Infectious Disease
There's a most unusual gym in ecologist Sonia Altizer's lab at the University of Georgia in Athens. The athletes are monarch butterflies, and their workouts are carefully monitored to determine how parasites impact their flight...
FuseSchool
Parasites And Hosts
Let's learn all about parasites. Parasites are organisms that live on or in other organisms! This is known as the host organism. The relationship can be mutually beneficial - so is good for both species. Or it can have a negative impact...
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.
Scholastic
Study Jams: Symbiosis
Three types of symbiosis are explained: parasitism, commensalism, and mutualism. This is done with colorful animation and lively dialogue in a straightforward and easy-to-follow manner. Have your ecology class watch this at home and then...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Qrius: Living Together Parasites and Hosts
Investigate how important parasites are and how they relate to their hosts through this webcast with Dr. Anna Phillips, a zoologist. [30:52]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Malaria Update
New research tackles the question of why don't mosquitoes get malaria. [6:43]
Science Friday Initiative
Science Friday: Caterpillar Mimicry
How does a parasitic caterpillar survive inside an ant nest? According to research published this week, it sounds like a queen ant.
Crash Course
Crash Course Ecology #5: Community Ecology Ii: Predators
Hank gets to the more violent part of community ecology by describing predation and the many ways prey organisms have developed to avoid it. [10:23]
AsapSCIENCE
Asap Science: The Most Horrifying Parasites!
Science breaks down the creepiest parasites on the planet!
National Pest Managment Association
Pest World for Kids: Season 2: Episode 6
Learn about a variety of interesting insects like Bombardier beetles, vampire mommies, and warring termites! [3:30]