Catalyst University
Calvin Cycle Carbon Fixation, Rubisco, and Rubisco Activase
Calvin Cycle Carbon Fixation, Rubisco, and Rubisco Activase
Catalyst University
Advanced Glycation End-Products (AGEs) EXPLAINED [Part 1]
In this video, we explore the mechanism of advanced glycation end-products [AGEs] and how they contribute to inflammation.
Zach Star
What is Chemical Engineering?
In this video I discuss "What is chemical engineering?" To put simply, in chemical engineering you design processes to transport, transform, and produce materials. Chemical engineering is much more than just working with chemicals. You...
Professor Dave Explains
Carbenes Part 2: Cyclopropanation, C-H Insertion, and the Bamford-Stevens Reaction
In the previous tutorial we learned about carbenes. So now that we understand their properties, we are ready to learn about what we can do with them. Three major uses of carbenes involve cyclopropanation, C-H insertion, and the...
Professor Dave Explains
Pericyclic Reactions 4
Professor Dave explains the science and theory behind pericyclic reactions (Part Four)
Catalyst University
BASICS of Fatty Acid Metabolism [Part 2] - Beta-oxidation of Fatty Acids
In this video, we explore beta-oxidation, its mechanism, and what it produces.
Catalyst University
Lipid Biosynthesis Mechanism of Statins & Inhibiting CoQ Synthesis
In this video, we will discuss the general isoprenoid biosynthesis and processing pathways and how statin medications fit into the big picture (e.g., HMG-CoA Reductase). We will see how statins disrupt Coenzyme Q and vitamin D synthesis.
The Backyard Scientist
Pouring Molten Metals into Water. COOL! (Aluminum, Thermite, Lead + More!)
I've been pouring 7 different metals into a 24" tall aquarium over the weekend, and the results have been super cool! I poured metals with different melting points to see if they had any different effects when they came in contact with...
Schooling Online
Chemistry Properties and Structure of Matter: Properties of Matter - Gravimetric Analysis Part 2
Long Jane Silver and Senor Ortega analysed the soil sample and saved the cocoa trees! But something’s not right… Did they perform the wrong steps? Was their sample contaminated? This lesson will assess the accuracy, reliability and...
Catalyst University
Infrared (IR) Light Therapy Theory, Use, & Parameters
In this video, we explore the theory, use, and parameters with infrared (IR) light therapy, a sub-type of thermotherapy with a different mechanism.
Science360
Chemists patent new formula for cleaner, cheaper diesel fuel
Diesel - we know it best as the fuel that does the heavy lifting. Typically, diesel fuel is made from crude oil, but scientists can make high-grade diesel from coal, natural gas, plants or even agricultural waste, using a process called...
Catalyst University
Glycogen Debranching Enzyme Functions and Mechanism
Glycogen Debranching Enzyme Functions and Mechanism
The Backyard Scientist
Pouring molten Aluminum into a Pumpkin (cooled with liquid nitrogen!!!)
The inside of a pumpkin has a pretty interesting geometry. I had the idea to cast the inside to see what it looks like, but the inside of the pumpkin is very fragile and the 1000 degree aluminum pretty much destroys it as soon as it...
Catalyst University
Catabolism of Glutaryl-S-CoA to Acetyl-S-CoA
Catabolism of Glutaryl-S-CoA to Acetyl-S-CoA
Catalyst University
LDL Peroxidation & Protein Adducts
In this video, we explore the pathologies of lipid peroxidation and protein-protein adducts and how they contribute to inflammation.
Catalyst University
BASICS of Fatty Acid Metabolism [Part 1] - Lipolysis, Transport, & Import
In this video, we do an overview of the following: [1] Lipolysis | Mobilization of fatty acids from adipose tissue [2] Transport in the blood [3] Import into Cells for metabolism
Catalyst University
Separable Differential Equations for P-CHEM
Separable Differential Equations for P-CHEM
Professor Dave Explains
Favorskii Rearrangement
It's the Favorskii rearrangement, a method of ring contraction! This reaction utilizes cyclopropane intermediates and is super neat. Need to make your ring one carbon smaller? Try the Favorskii rearrangement!
Catalyst University
Cholesterol Biosynthesis Stages 1 & 2 Generating Isoprenoids (DMAP and IPP)
Cholesterol biosynthesis is divided into 4 general stages. This video diagrams stages 1 and 2 in which the isoprenes, dimethylallyl pyrophosphate (DMAP) and isopenten
Professor Dave Explains
Beckmann Rearrangement
Have you ever had a ketone and wished you had an amide instead? Not to worry! The Beckmann rearrangement is the solution to your problems. Check out this nifty reaction where we get an oxime and then get an alkyl group to migrate. We can...
Professor Dave Explains
Plant Biologist Molly Edwards (Get to Know a Scientist!)
Do you love flowers? What would it be like to study flowers for a living? Let plant biologist Molly Edwards tell you all about it! She works at Harvard University, studying some really neat plant species with fascinating flower petals,...