Catalyst University
Anatomy - Histology of the Esophagus
Here, we explore the histology of the esophagus along with the 4 layers of the esophagus wall.
Institute of Human Anatomy
The Logistics and Realism of Building Frankenstein's Monster
In this video, the speaker discusses the logistics and complications of creating Frankenstein's monster by assembling body parts from different donors. They emphasize the need for respect and ethical considerations when discussing such a...
Visual Learning Systems
Your Body: What Makes Up the Body?
The human body is capable of amazing things. This captivating program explores some of the fascinating features of the body. Special attention is given to the healthy maintenance of growing bodies. Concepts and terminology: body systems,...
Professor Dave Explains
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
We know about atoms and molecules and cells, so now we are ready to learn about complex multicellular life. Of course the multicellular species that is of the most interest to us is Homo sapiens, because that's us! The human body is...
Science360
Organs on a chip
For more information from the Khademhosseini lab visit: http://www.tissueeng.net/lab/ Organs on a chip systems could transform the medical drug pipeline as we know it. Biomedical engineer Ali Khademhosseini explains how he and his team...
Professor Dave Explains
Types of Immune Cells Part 1: Immune Cell Function
Ok, we are ready to investigate the immune system! So where do we start? Rather than starting on the big objects, like the organs in the lymphatic system, the best way to dive in is to briefly discuss the different types of cells that...
Visual Learning Systems
Healthy Skeletal and Muscular Systems: Your Muscular System
Action-oriented footage highlights the nature and care of the skeletal and muscular systems. The processes by which these systems work together to help us move are discussed. Specific things we can do to maintain these systems in a...
FuseSchool
Levels of organisation an organism
Our body is a pretty fantastic feat of engineering. But how does it work? How do all of the different components come together to keep us alive, keep us functioning and achieving our goals? In this video we are going to look at the...
Visual Learning Systems
Understanding Human Body Systems
In this video, we explore the different types of tissue that come together to form organs in our bodies. The video specifically focuses on the skeletal system, which is made up of bones and other tissues. This video is part of the...
Visual Learning Systems
Moving Muscles and Bones: Body Organization
Upon viewing the Moving Muscles and Bones video series, students will be able to do the following: Differentiate between cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems. Provide examples of organs and organ systems in the body. Understand that...
Science360
Bioengineering infant heart patches with the baby’s own heart cells - Science Nation
Regenerative approach aims to provide full heart function to infants, without need for lifelong operations
Description: Bioengineer Jeff Jacot is working on an idea that could transform the medical approach to infants with complex and...
Curated Video
Human case of screwworm parasite confirmed in US
New ReviewHealth officials confirmed the first human case in the U.S. of the flesh-eating parasite New World screwworm that has been rapidly spreading among cattle in Mexico and Central America. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Evidence that helped detectives crack the case in the 2020 murder of newborn twins
The identical twin boys were born at 37 weeks and were killed within 24 hours after being born, according to court documents.
Curated Video
UBCO researchers create 3D-printed living lung tissue
University of British Columbia Okanagan researchers are hoping their recent findings can help treat various health conditions such as asthma, COPD and lung cancer. They're doing this by creating 3D-printed living lung tissue. Emmanuel...
Curated Video
New Brunswick fails to screen over 1,800 potential tissue donors
Widespread gaps in the system allow New Brunswick to miss screenings of over 1,800 potential tissue and ocular donors between April 2017 to September 2019. Michelle Astle says no one was available to screen her 16-year-old son, Avery,...
Curated Video
Canadian doctors sounding the alarm over Biocell breast implants | The Implant Files
Biocell textured breast implants, made by Allergan, have come under growing scrutiny from some doctors who say they are seeing many of their patients return with debilitating pain.
Curated Video
Girls shouldn't head soccer balls: study
Researchers looked at nearly a hundred amateur players using a special MRI. They found damaged brain tissue was five times worse in female players.
Curated Video
How a Military Vet Got the Second Successful Penis Transplant in the U.S.
John Hopkins Hospital recently completed the second-ever successful penis transplant in the U.S., an incredibly complex surgery that lasted 14 hours. New York Times reporter Denise Grady explains why the vet needed the surgery in the...
Curated Video
Dog that bleeds but doesn’t bark could revolutionize vet school training
A Florida-based company has developed a “synthetic dog”: http://syndaver.com/news/photo-release-syndaver-labs-unveils-worlds-first-synthetic-dog/ that veterinary students can operate on instead of using real animals. Alberta the dog is...
Curated Video
Is the cold good for your health?
Researchers at the University of Ottawa say frigid temperatures have health benefits
Curated Video
From Cambodia to Canada, Saskatoon singer pens song about family's journey
While his parents faced physical war as refugees from Cambodia, Savan Muth said he struggled with his own internal conflict once his family arrived in Canada. He wrote a song that addresses the external and internal wars that people face.
Curated Video
‘It's not a cosmetic thing; it's a health thing’: No root canal specialists on P.E.I.
When an Island man found out he had to travel off-Island for dental work, he wondered why. The head of the Dental Association of P.E.I. explains.
Curated Video
Understanding tissue donation
One of the important conversations during end-of-life care is about tissue donation. Nancy Carlson spoke with Lana Crawford from the Pilgrims Hospice Society about those conversations. She also spoke with Katrine Deniset about her...
Curated Video
Yale doctors: Ovarian tissue freezing could prevent menopause
The procedure was originally developed to preserve fertility in cancer patients. It could also extend childbearing years.