Malaria vs. Neurosyphilis: the story of an unethical experiment, and its mysterious conclusions

Around 10,000 years ago, somewhere in Africa, a microscopic parasite made a huge leap. With a little help from a mosquito, it left its animal host - probably a gorilla - and found its way to a new host: us.

Last week, the World Health Organization announced that a malaria vaccine has finally made it through all the regulatory hurdles and is being distributed in the country of Malawi. Learn how it works and why it’s taken so long to develop...

When you think "parasite," you might think of leeches or some nasty tape worm, but there are some that can live inside your very own cells.

We've found a microbe that might someday protect us from malaria parasites, and bees might have help with their jobs soon, thanks to bubble pollination!

We've found a microbe that might someday protect us from malaria parasites, and bees might have help with their jobs soon, thanks to bubble pollination!

When you think "parasite," you might think of leeches or some nasty tape worm, but there are some that can live inside your very own cells. Chapters Plasmodium 0:56 Rickettsia 2:49 ROCKY MOUNTAIN SPOTTED FEVER 2:59 Legionella 4:09...

For some people, fava beans can be deadly. What is it about this little legume that makes it so?

We've learned a bit about how hummingbirds see motion in an unexpected way, and scientists are working on a potential new malaria vaccine by genetically manipulating the parasite that causes it!

Last week, the World Health Organization announced that a malaria vaccine has finally made it through all the regulatory hurdles and is being distributed in the country of Malawi. Learn how it works and why it’s taken so long to develop...

A quarter of all prescription drugs in the U.S. come from substances that are found only in plants. In this episode of SciShow, we take a look at four of these talented plants who make our lives better.

Eukaryotes that are clearly not animals, plants, or fungi belong to a very diverse and fascinating group called protists. This series of videos uses captivating video footage to illustrate organisms from tiny microscopic creatures to...

Chloroquine & Hydroxychloroquine | Mechanism of Action, Targets (Malaria), Adverse Effects

In this lesson, we discuss the medications known as chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine, including how they are administered, metabolized and...

Anopheles Mosquito, ECU head, antennae and proboscis, removes proboscis from skin

Anopheles Mosquito, BCU feeding on human arm, disengaging overfill

Exflagellation caused by Plasmodium berghei, the malarial parasite, in mouse blood cells x2 each release a flagellum which swims off

Anopheles Mosquito, CU feeding on human arm, disengaging overfill

Anopheles Mosquito, CU feeding on human arm, pans left to disengaging overfill

Anopheles Mosquito, MS feeding on human arm

Anopheles Mosquito, MS High angle, larvae lie flat against surface of water, taking air in through pores

Anopheles Mosquito, MCU feeding on human arm, abdomen swells as it fills with blood

Anopheles Mosquito, CU Time lapse emergence from water

Anopheles Mosquito, BCU feeding on human arm, inserts proboscis into skin

Anopheles Mosquito, MCU Time lapse emergence from water, reflection in water