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Explore the cell cycle with the Amoeba Sisters and an important example of when it is not controlled: cancer. Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro 1:00 Cell Growth and Cell Reproduction 1:42 Cancer (explaining uncontrolled cell growth) 3:27...

Cancer usually begins with one tumor in a specific area of the body. But if the tumor is not removed, cancer has the ability to spread to nearby organs as well as places far away from the origin, like the brain. How does cancer move to...

Hank hates death, so he helps us understand the process of aging, informs us of how scientists are studying ways to prevent it and brings us the exciting news of current research in longevity... for mice.

Today we take a look at six misconceptions about cancer that seem plausible, but just don't hold up.

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We've harnessed electricity, sequenced the human genome, and eradicated smallpox. But after billions of dollars in research, we haven't found a solution for a disease that affects more than 14 million people and their families at any...

Ever wonder why we still haven't cured cancer? Join SciShow as we discuss what's wrong with that question and why it's so hard to find a cure.

Every year, tens of thousands of people have brain surgery without a single incision: there's no scalpel, no operating table, and the patient loses no blood. Instead, this procedure uses a machine that emits invisible beams of light at a...

Originally discovered by accident, X-rays are now used about 100 million times a year in clinics around the world. How do these magic eyes work? Ge Wang details the history and mechanics of the X-ray machine and CT scanners.

Imagine something small enough to float on a particle of dust that holds the keys to understanding cancer, virology, and genetics. Luckily for us, such a thing exists in the form of trillions upon trillions of human, lab-grown cells...

In this video Paul Andersen answers the very simple question: What is cancer? He explains how damage to the DNA can create uncontrolled cell growth. He explains how malignant tumors can spread the disease throughout the body and gives...

In 1884, an unlucky patient who had a rapidly growing cancer in his neck came down with an unrelated bacterial skin infection. As he recovered from the infection, the cancer surprisingly began to recede. The infection had stimulated the...

Howcast - Learn about stage 2 testicular cancer in this Howcast video.

Explore how machine learning can diagnose malignant and benign breast tumors in this AI science project

In medicine, we use different types of lasers to fight cancer. In this video, we will learn everything about carbon dioxide (CO2), argon and neodymium: yttrium aluminum garnet (Nd:YAG) lasers and how they are used to treat cancer in a...

A team of doctors in Los Angeles is using heat-sensitive devices originally developed for space probes to help locate and remove brain tumors. By utilizing infrared imaging, which detects heat patterns, neurosurgeons can better...

El cáncer se lleva más vidas al año que ninguna otra enfermedad y toma muchas formas, como el cáncer de pulmón, el cáncer intestinal y el cáncer de mama. ¿Por qué el cáncer es tan letal y cómo se trata?
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The properties of high frequency electromagnetic radiation are incredibly important in the world of medicine, allowing physicians to look inside the human body and even combat cancer. Physics - Waves - Learning Points. X-rays and gamma...

Cancers claim more lives every year than any other disease, and come in many forms such as lung cancer, bowl cancer and breast cancer. Why are cancers so deadly and how can we treat them? Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. There...

The Leicester University scientists have developed a groundbreaking Comet test that can predict a tumor's response to radiotherapy by examining the damage to irradiated cancer cells. This test offers a quick and accurate way for doctors...

Uterine fibroids, which can cause severe pain and bleeding, can now be treated using a new laser technique. This procedure, guided by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), allows surgeons to precisely destroy the fibroids by inserting laser...

This video showcases an innovative solution to address the shortage of expert teachers and clinic time for radiotherapy students - the Virtual Environment for radiotherapy training (vert). This 3D interactive experience allows students...

When Victoria Mapplebeck was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to record each step of her journey. In this clip, Victoria is receives the diagnosis and begins preparing for treatment. She and her son discuss how they are each...