Cystic Fibrosis Mechanism and Treatment This animation shows how mutations in an ion channel protein lead to the genetic disease cystic fibrosis. The animation also discusses how research on this protein has been used to develop treatments for the disease. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Cell Biology Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
How We Get Our Skin Color This animation describes how skin color is generated by skin cells as protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
The Making of the Fittest: Natural Selection and Adaptation This film describes natural selection and adaptation in populations of rock pocket mice living in the American Southwest. Genetics Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Natural Selection for Lactose Tolerance This animation shows how a mutation that allows adult humans to digest milk can be lost or spread under different circumstances. Genetics Evolution Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Cellular Differentiation Along Concentration Gradients This animation shows how varying concentrations of a signaling molecule activate different transcription factors to determine cell fate. Genetics Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Animations High School — AP/IB College
HIV Life Cycle This animation shows how HIV infects a cell and replicates itself using reverse transcriptase. Cell Biology Microbiology Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Creating Embryonic Stem Cell Lines This animation shows how stem cells from early mammalian embryos can be grown and studied in a laboratory. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cell Biology Animations High School — AP/IB College
Differentiation and the Fate of Cells This animation describes the formation and fates of the three germ layers in a human embryo. Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Animations High School — AP/IB College
Salamander Limb Regeneration This animation shows how salamanders can replace missing limb tissues with the help of cells similar to stem cells. Cell Biology Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Fossil Record of Stickleback Evolution This video explores the evolution of a stickleback fish population over tens of thousands of years, based on fossil data. Evolution Earth Science Clips High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Simulating Evolution of a Rock Pocket Mouse Population This animation shows how quickly an advantageous mutation can spread through a mouse population over multiple generations. Evolution Science Practices Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
VEGF This animation shows how tumors use the protein VEGF to recruit blood vessels. Cell Biology Animations High School — AP/IB College