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The Unexpected Connection Between Estrogen and Autism | SciShow News
There's a lot we don't understand about autism spectrum disorder, but this week scientists announced that they may have found a link between the disorder and elevated hormone levels.
TED Talks
Karissa Sanbonmatsu: The biology of gender, from DNA to the brain
How exactly does gender work? It's not just about our chromosomes, says biologist Karissa Sanbonmatsu. In a visionary talk, she shares new discoveries from epigenetics, the emerging study of how DNA activity can permanently change based...
SciShow
Do Animals Appreciate Music?
Animals might be music lovers, but how can we know? Is the ability to perceive and appreciate music a shared human and animal experience?
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What Can We Learn from Baby's First Poop?
Poop can be pretty gross, but newborn poop is in a league of its own! We can learn a lot from a baby’s first poop, which forms before it's even had its first meal.
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Your Favorite Food May Have Been Decided Before Birth
If you’re a huge fan of garlic, it turns out your time in the womb might be at least partly responsible!
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Growing Lambs in High-Tech Plastic Bags
We're closer than ever to growing life in artificial wombs, and we've learned a bit more about how glucose and protein affect exercise endurance.
SciShow
The Unexpected Connection Between Estrogen and Autism | SciShow News
There's a lot we don't understand about autism spectrum disorder, but this week scientists announced that they may have found a link between the disorder and elevated hormone levels.
SciShow
Why Do Fetuses Kick So Much?
The feeling of a kicking fetus is perhaps one of the more fun parts of having a baby, but these movements serve a purpose well beyond letting you know that that little thing is in there!
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Why do women have periods?
A handful of species on Earth share a seemingly mysterious trait: a menstrual cycle. We're one of the select few mammals on Earth that menstruate, and we also do it more than any other animal, even though it's a waste of nutrients, and...
MinuteEarth
How Chaos Makes Your Fingerprints Unique
Because of the chaotic way fingerprints develop and the multiplying effect of compound probability, it's basically impossible for any two fingers to have matching prints. ___________________________________________ To learn more, start...
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The Wonderful Reason Babies Hiccup So Much
Ah, hiccups. They are typically harmless, and yet also very annoying. But why do they happen in the first place?
Be Smart
Is Inheritance Really All In Our Genes?
Epigenetic inheritance is really weird, but is it real?
Curated Video
Breakthrough in Reproduction: Female Mice Give Birth to Offspring Without Male Assistance
In a groundbreaking scientific achievement, researchers have successfully created a living mammal, named Kaguya, from two female mice without any male involvement. This remarkable feat challenges the long-standing belief that mammalian...
Curated Video
Genetic Selection to Prevent Breast Cancer: A Controversial Approach
This video discusses a new technique that allows women with a high risk of developing breast cancer to select embryos without the cancer gene, potentially preventing the disease from being passed on to future generations. However, there...
Curated Video
Amniotic fluid
A clear, yellowish fluid that surrounds the developing foetus in the amniotic sac within the mother's womb. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
Curated Video
Uterus
Also known as the womb, the uterus is a pear-shaped, hollow, muscular organ in mammals. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
Chemical Contraception
Introducing the basic principles upon which all chemical methods of contraception work, and how the methods of delivery vary. Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. There are many chemical methods designed to prevent pregnancy....
Curated Video
Medical Marvels: Ultrasound
Born out of research into RADAR in World War Two, ultrasound has become one of the most important medical inventions. What is it, and how does it work? Biology - Being Human - Learning Points. Ultrasound was developed by Ian Donald in...
Curated Video
Pregnancy
The carrying of one or more developing foetuses in the womb of a female, from conception to birth. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
Curated Video
Cervix
The lower end of the uterus, where it joins and protrudes into the upper end of the vagina. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science...
Curated Video
The Secret Life of the Fetus: Sensory Experiences Before Birth
Uncover the fascinating sensory world of the fetus during its time in the womb. From the first stirrings of movement to developing taste preferences influenced by maternal diet, this video reveals how fetuses actively experience their...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet 5.3 Word Nerd: womb
This video examines Romeo's metaphorical language as he stands outside the Capulet mausoleum in Act 5, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." It delves into Romeo's comparison of the mausoleum to a voracious beast, interpreting the...
PBS
Can All Monsters Be Traced Back to Tiamat?
Across multiple mythologies, the term “mother of monsters” is used frequently on the likes of women such as Echidna, Lamia, and Angrboda. But in Mesopotamian mythology, the mother of monsters is Tiamat, who’s less of a woman, and more of...