In 1970, marijuana was classified as a schedule 1 drug in the United States: the strictest designation possible, meaning it was completely illegal and had no recognized medical uses. Today, marijuana's therapeutic benefits are widely...

E-cigarettes and vapes have exploded in popularity in the last decade, especially among youth and young adults -- from 2011 to 2015, e-cigarette use among high school students in the US increased by 900 percent. Biobehavioral scientist...

While searching for a kidney donor, Karen Keegan stumbled upon a mystery. After undergoing genetic testing, it turned out that some of her cells had a completely different set of genes from the others. And this second set of genes...

Mice, bugs and hamsters are no longer the only way to study the brain. Functional MRI (fMRI) allows scientists to map brain activity in living, breathing, decision-making human beings. Read Montague gives an overview of how this...

It's an increasingly common sight in hospitals around the world: a nurse measures our height, weight, blood pressure, and attaches a glowing plastic clip to our finger. Suddenly, a digital screen reads out the oxygen level in our...

Pupil outcome: I can explain Christian views on using animals for food, including biblical and ethical perspectives. Key learning points: - Animals are used for food, research, clothing, work and companionship; views depend on their...

Discover Chimp Haven, where nearly 200 chimpanzees, once part of medical research, find peace and the chance to live like chimps in their natural behaviors.

Researchers at the National Institute for Medical Research have discovered a gene in humans that is similar to the one found in monkeys, which protects against retroviruses. While this gene is fully activated against other retroviruses,...

Producing many identical copies of a DNA sequence, by laboratory processes, such as the polymerase chain reaction.
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Dr. Neel Shah explores the reasons behind the dramatic increase in C-sections and the impact of hospital management on childbirth.

Discover how our pets not only provide companionship but also offer significant health benefits. Explore the science behind the soothing effects of cat purrs, used as a form of stress relief, and learn about innovative research where...

Discover Chimp Haven, where nearly 200 chimpanzees, once part of medical research, find peace and the chance to live like chimps in their natural behaviors.

You may have heard of nano-robots, but are these really “robots” (like Transformers), or are they something completely different? Professor Stoyan Smoukov shows us how nano-scale devices can be easily ‘grown’ from simple sources and how...

What do we do if the foetal sac tears during pregnancy? Doctors can do surgery on a foetus before it’s born. That’s amazing. But, to do this, they need to pierce the sac that holds the amniotic fluid around the foetus. Patching up this...

This video explores the medicinal properties of various plants and animals in the tropical rainforest, such as the fertilance viper's venom for treating high blood pressure and the Madagascar periwinkle's role in curing acute...

Uncover how snake venom, often seen as deadly, can be a source of life-saving medical treatments. This video explains the process of venom extraction and its transformation into medicines. Discover how toxins from species like the...

Alzheimer's Disease is a horrible condition that can strike at the brain of your loved ones and steal their memories and lives. But what is Alzheimer's Disease? What's going on in the brain? Is Alzheimer's just a normal part of aging?...

Animal research is a controversial topic. It's critical for science and medicine, but is it "right" or ethical? New technologies are allowing scientists to conduct experiments in all kinds of new model systems. So that means that...

President Trumpês proposed budget will cut $7 billion in NIH funding - over 20% of the total NIH budget. You might be wondering, where does that NIH money get spent? This week, we interviewed some UCSD Neuroscientists to tell you about...

How does the breeder get venom from the tarantula? What possible drug could the venom help humans with?<br/>
Tarantula World, Part 5

Learn about the fascinating history and technique of sword swallowing. The video emphasizes the risks involved and strongly discourage anyone from attempting it at home. However, they also highlight the surprising contributions sword...

MUM-OF-FOUR Rachael Reynolds spends each morning getting her children ready for the day ahead, but her severe skin condition leaves her brimming with anxiety each time she leaves the house to do the school run. Rachael, 41, from...

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ChangeMakers Jenny Desmond – The Sanctuary for Chimpanzee Rescue