SciShow
Why Some Parasites Are Actually GOOD (And Which Can Kill You)
When we think parasites, we often think of illness, disease, and discomfort. But did you know some of them can actually be helpful? Join Stefan Chin and learn all about them in a fun SciShow compilation all about the world of parasites!
SciShow
Broods, Brains, and Blood: Where Won’t Parasites Go? | Compilation
Parasites. They’re all around us, from birds’ nests to litter boxes to our brains, and while plenty of them are harmful to the health of animals like us, some of them can actually be good!
SciShow
SciShow QuizShow: Bad Blood and Weird Bugs
SciShow’s Executive producer Hank Green faces off against SciShow senior editor Alyssa Lerner in this Quiz Show about weird experiments and strange animal parts.
TED Talks
TED: How a long-forgotten virus could help us solve the antibiotics crisis | Alexander Belcredi
Viruses have a bad reputation -- but some of them could one day save your life, says biotech entrepreneur Alexander Belcredi. In this fascinating talk, he introduces us to phages, naturally-occurring viruses that hunt and kill harmful...
SciShow
The Wild, Wiggly, Weird World of Worms | Compilation
There are tens of thousands of types of worms on our planet, and these wiggly wonders are oh-so fascinating that we had to put together different stories about them to reveal just how 'wormdeful' they are.
SciShow
Why Don't Humans Get Heartworm? (Spoiler: We Do)
Preventing heartworm disease in your dog isn't just good for your furry friend. It turns out that humans can be infected with heartworm, too!
SciShow
What Does My Pee Say About Me?
The pee you just flushed without thinking could be a great sample to know what is going on in your body!
Curated Video
Mast Cells: A Potential Breakthrough in Fighting Bacterial Infections
Scientists have discovered that mast cells, known for causing allergic reactions, may have another use in fighting bacterial infections. Through genetic modification, mast cells were able to break down a poison called endothelin, which...
JJ Medicine
Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation): Different Types, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Prostatitis (Prostate Inflammation) | Different Types, Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Prostatitis is a urologic condition involving inflammation of the prostate gland. There are 4 types of prostatitis, each having a...
JJ Medicine
Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Acute Pyelonephritis (Kidney Infection) | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Acute pyelonephritis is a bacterial infection of the kidney that causes inflammation of the kidney. It is often a complication of a...
Catalyst University
Disk Diffusion Test using Bacitracin or Optochin
In this video, I explain how to determine resistance (R) or susceptibility (S) in bacteria using the disk diffusion method (with bacitracin and optochin).
Catalyst University
Penicillin: Mechanism of Inhibition of Transpeptidase
Penicillin: Mechanism of Inhibition of Transpeptidase
JJ Medicine
Reactive Arthritis & Reiter’s Syndrome | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Reactive Arthritis & Reiter’s Syndrome | Causes, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Reactive arthritis is a seronegative spondyloarthropathy that occurs after a bacterial infection. It is an immune-mediated condition involving...
Healthcare Triage
Antibiotic Resistance: What Can You Do?
The impact of antibiotics on human health cannot be overstated. They are a big deal. And thanks to evolution, more and more bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics. Is there anything we can do? Yes. Let's talk about it.
Weird History
Most Common Killers In Ancient Rome and Greece
Common causes of death in ancient Greece and Rome had a lot to do with a lack of modern healthcare and wellness. In an urban society with no central plumbing, impure water supplies that transmitted bacteria, and insufficient medical...
JJ Medicine
Tropical Sprue | Causes, Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Tropical Sprue | Causes, Pathogenesis, Signs & Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment Tropical Sprue is a gastrointestinal condition of unknown etiology (although likely infectious in nature). It involves malabsorption of nutrients (particularly...
Science360
Biophotonics poised to make major breakthroughs in medicine
Imagine having the ability to manipulate light waves in order to see through a skull right into the brain, or being able to use lasers to diagnose a bacterial infection in a matter of minutes. At the Center for Biophotonic Sensors and...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Vaccines
A narrated tutorial investigating how vaccines are used to prevent diseases. [4:59]