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Advancements in Recombinant DNA Technology: Revolutionizing Medicine
This video discusses the use of recombinant DNA technology in the production of therapeutic proteins. It explains how genetic engineering allows for the mass production of safe and effective versions of proteins that the human body...
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These are the 4 main types of carbon-based molecules necessary for life
There are 4 main types of carbon-based molecules important to life. They are the building blocks for every living organism on this planet. In this video, I will give you a quick introduction to each type with some fun examples.
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Lytic cycle: the reason why bacteria hate viruses
Bacteria hate viruses called bacteriophages, and rightfully so. These viruses are vicious! They make bacteria their hosts and create multiple copies in a process called lytic cycle. In this video, we will do a quick review of the main...
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What are carbon-based molecules
Carbon-based molecules are the basis of life as we know it. Molecules like lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates that make up all living things have one thing in common - carbon.
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Protein types, functions and examples with my flashcard notes
Proteins are macromolecules that we find in every living organism. Learning their types, functions and examples in biology can be a daunting task. So, in this video, I will be sharing a fun way to learn this topic using flashcard notes.
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Endoplasmic reticulum: structure and function
The endoplasmic reticulum is one important organelle in the cell responsible for many things including protein folding. In this video, we will cover its structure and function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum and smooth endoplasmic...
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Golgi apparatus: structure and function
In this video, we delve into the inner workings of a vital cellular organelle, the golgi apparatus, also know as golgi complex and golgi body. Join us as we unravel the Golgi apparatus's structure, functions, and its pivotal role in...
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What is DNA and How Does it Work?
DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) is a molecule that is often called the blueprint of life. Located in the nucleus, the DNA is a very long molecule with a helix winding structure like a twisted ladder. The rungs of the ladder are made of four...
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What are Mutations and what are the different types of Mutations?
A mutation is a random change in the DNA. Mutations can be neutral, which means it does not cause a change in a trait of the organism, or it could cause a beneficial or a harmful mutation. There are a few different types of mutations -...
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Slowing or Reversing Aging: Can We Live for 180 years?
Ageing is a complex process which results from progressive loss of the body’s ability to maintain itself. This ageing comes with diseases and a general decline in health. Over the past few decades, scientists have come to better...
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Lymphatic System Explained In Simple Words
The lymphatic system consists of a complex network of lymphatic vessels, glands or nodes, and organs, such as the spleen and thymus, extending throughout the body. Through it flows a fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system has three...
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Digestive System: Ingestion to Egestion Explained in Simple Words
The digestive system is the system that helps us break down the food we eat to its basic nutrients so that our body can use those nutrients to get energy. The digestive system is composed of the long continuous alimentary tract or...
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Cell nucleus: structure and function
The nucleus is one of the most important organelles found in eukaryotic cells. In this video, we will cover the definition, structure and functions of the cell nucleus.
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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...
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Plasma (biology)
In biology, plasma refers to the liquid component of blood, in which blood cells are suspended. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig...
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Amino acid
The building blocks of proteins and polypeptides. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions. Twig Science Glossary Films reinforce abstract...
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Chromatin
The basic substance of chromosomes, in which DNA is wrapped around structural proteins called histones. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual definitions....
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Phospholipid
A lipid that contains a phosphate group. Lipid molecules are normally hydrophobic, which means they repel water. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise textual...
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Receptor
In living organisms, receptors are proteins, often found on the surface of a cell, which can bind to a specific signalling molecule or external stimulus, triggering a response. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined...
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Autotroph
An organism that can make its own food, being able to produce complex organic compounds, such as proteins and carbohydrates. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and concise...
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Chromosome
A threadlike strand of DNA and associated proteins in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells, and the functional units of inheritance. A Twig Science Glossary Film. Key scientific terms defined in just 60 seconds using stunning images and...
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Factpack: Enzymes
How enzymes power the everyday chemical reactions our bodies rely on. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. A Twig FactPack Film. Open a discussion on what has been already learnt in a topic, or use to grab attention at the start of...
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The Nitrogen Cycle
Nitrogen is integral to the production of protein and DNA. Discover how it is present on Earth in a constant cycle, and how nitrogen from the air enters the food chain. Biology - Ecosystems - Learning Points. The nitrogen cycle describes...
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How Does DNA Make Protein?
DNA carries genetic information to produce proteins and build new cells: a process at the heart of all life on Earth. Biology - Cells And DNA - Learning Points. Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) carry the genetic code required to make protein...