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Instructional Video1:32
Curated Video

Breakthrough Research: Expanding Treatment for Cancer and HIV/AIDS

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Scientists from Melbourne's Monash University have made a breakthrough in cancer treatment by stimulating the thymus gland to produce disease-fighting T cells. This innovative approach to boosting the body's immune response is currently...
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Instructional Video2:00
SciShow

Synthetic Jellyfish

12th - Higher Ed
Hank tells us of a fascinating new experiment in synthetic biology - scientists have created a jellyfish out of silicone and rat heart cells.
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Instructional Video4:26
SciShow

Genetic Superheroes and Brains on LSD

12th - Higher Ed
Genetic Superheroes live among us! Hank explains that, along with a research study involving LSD and brain scans in this episode of SciShow News!
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Instructional Video59:00
Science360

Surprising Reasons Why We Need Biodiversity

12th - Higher Ed
The hangout covers the benefits of biodiversity—and which benefits have been scientifically tested; how biodiversity boosts innovation; and how researchers are measuring biodiversity in the face of environmental change. Guests: Bradley...
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Instructional Video7:26
Wonderscape

Giraffes: The Gentle Giants of the Savannah"

K - 5th
New ReviewDiscover the fascinating world of giraffes in this segment, exploring their unique physical characteristics and behaviors. The video also delves into their diet, natural habitat, and the extraordinary strength of their legs for defense....
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Instructional Video14:32
Bozeman Science

Molecular Biology

12th - Higher Ed
Paul Andersen explains the major procedures in molecular biology. He starts with a brief description of Taq polymerase extracted from the hot pools of Yellowstone Park. He then uses the analogy of the ransom note to explain each of the...
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Instructional Video8:42
TED Talks

Possible futures from the intersection of nature, tech and society | Natsai Audrey Chieza

12th - Higher Ed
Biodesigner Natsai Audrey Chieza prototypes the future, imagining a world where people and nature can thrive together. In this wildly imaginative talk, she shares the vision behind her innovation lab, which works at the intersection of...
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Instructional Video12:20
TED Talks

Suzanne Lee: Why "biofabrication" is the next industrial revolution

12th - Higher Ed
What if we could "grow" clothes from microbes, furniture from living organisms and buildings with exteriors like tree bark? TED Fellow Suzanne Lee shares exciting developments from the field of biofabrication and shows how it could help...
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Podcast5:47
Curated Video

Forests are Big Ecosystems

Pre-K - Higher Ed
Forests provide much more than public spaces for exercise, relaxation, and enjoying nature. They are complex ecosystems characterized by biodiversity. Forests are vital to Earth’s water cycle and ensure the survival of all living things...
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Instructional Video12:25
AllTime 10s

10 Terrifying Creatures Created By Science

12th - Higher Ed
Has science gone too far? Well, it has created these bizarre creatures. From super buff cows to featherless chickens, these are the creepiest, freakiest animals to ever come out of labs.
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Instructional Video4:18
Food Farmer Earth

Alan Kapuler - Open Source Public Domain Plant Breeding

12th - Higher Ed
In this interview that was recorded in 2010, Alan Kapuler, molecular biologist and an open source public domain plant breeder explains the concept and importance of being able to share seeds and advance farming in the public interest....
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Instructional Video0:51
Next Animation Studio

Seaweed eating microbes used to manufacture bioplastic

12th - Higher Ed
Researchers from Tel Aviv University studied the potential use of Ulva lactuca algae as a sustainable alternative for large-scale production of biopolymers.
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Instructional Video12:13
Crash Course

Biotechnology: Crash Course History of Science #40

9th - 12th
Biotechnology is a relatively new science, but the history of the science that made it possible goes back to the early 1900s. Take a tour through the history of scientific research that led to the possibility of biotechnology. The lesson...
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Instructional Video5:14
National Science Foundation

Science of the Winter Olympic Games: Injury and Recovery

8th - 12th Standards
Synthetic scaffolding can be used to regenerate biological tissue, such as muscle, tendons, and ligaments. When perfected, this biotechnological feat will help many injured athletes recover more quickly. Dr.Cato Laurencin explains the...
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Instructional Video16:55
TED-Ed

Printing a Human Kidney

11th - Higher Ed Standards
Biotechnology has allowed us to engineer transplantable bladders and other organs successfully. The hope is to someday be able to engineer kidneys, and so save many lives. Dr. Anthony Atala, who specializes in regenerative medicine,...
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Instructional Video8:00
TED-Ed

How to Biohack Your Cells to Fight Cancer

9th - 12th Standards
Is it possible to use biotechnology to trick your body into fixing cancer-causing mutations? A video presentation discusses both traditional and new technologies that fight cancer. The amazing technologies are sure to intrigue viewers as...
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Instructional Video12:28
Crash Course

The Internet and Computing: Crash Course History of Science #43

9th - 12th Standards
IBM has a computer that is 1 mm by 1 mm and as fast as a computer from 1990. With time, computers get faster, smaller, and cheaper. A video lesson examines the history of computer production and what that means for biotechnology advances.
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Instructional Video12:51
Crash Course

Life and Longevity: Crash Course History of Science #44

9th - 12th Standards
In the future, will medical treatment be tailored to specific DNA? An episode of the Crash Course History of Science discusses the biotechnology of modern medicine. The narrator explains the history of DNA research and how that applies...
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Instructional Video7:55
Amoeba Sisters

Gel Electrophoresis

7th - 12th Standards
Ever wonder how scientists determine how animals are related, or who is guilty of a crime? Discover gel electrophoresis in an easy-to-understand video from a fun biology playlist. Topics include how restriction enzymes create segments of...
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Instructional Video18:25
TED-Ed

A Light Switch for Neurons

9th - Higher Ed Standards
Hear Ed Boyden, an MIT neuroscientist, divulge how the brain processes light and how he has succeeded in curing blindness in mice. There is a brighter future for many humans suffering blindness as prosthetic eyes are developed! Inspire...
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Instructional Video6:07
Be Smart

A Mammoth Undertaking: The Science of De-Extinction!

6th - 12th Standards
If scientists could use biotechnology to bring back extinct species, should it? A thought-provoking video explores the technical and ethical considerations of this question as part of a larger biology playlist. It explains what would be...
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Instructional Video2:43
Howard Hughes Medical Institute

The Chemical Structure of DNA

9th - 12th Standards
DNA follows specific rules when it comes to structure and pairings. Understand what DNA looks like, how it builds itself, and some of the rules that limit it. Individuals view animations showing details not observable under a microscope...
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Instructional Video3:54
TED-Ed

Biofuels and Bioprospecting for Beginners

9th - Higher Ed Standards
The use of fossil fuels is contributing to the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. If we can produce fuels using cellulose-based ethanol, we may be able to remove carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Scientists are searching for a...
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Instructional Video4:53
TED-Ed

What's the Difference Between Accuracy and Precision?

6th - 12th Standards
While often used interchangeably, the distinction between accuracy and precision is critical for many scientific endeavors. Discover the importance of consistency for precise results, and the need for accuracy in the field of research,...

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