Mutations in Cancer This video provides an overview of the types of genes that, when mutated, can lead to the development of cancer. Genetics Cell Biology Clips High School — AP/IB College
The Making of the Fittest: The Birth and Death of Genes This film explores how gene duplications and mutations have led to remarkable physiological adaptations in Antarctic fish. Genetics Anatomy & Physiology 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
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
DNA Damage and Mutations This animation shows how mutations can arise when DNA is damaged. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Sickle Cell Disease This animation explores the genetic causes and biological effects of sickle cell disease. Genetics Animations 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
Using p53 to Fight Cancer This animation shows how a genetically modified virus can be used to destroy cancer cells. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Cell Biology Animations High School — AP/IB College
Mismatch Repair This animation shows how mistakes made during DNA replication are repaired by the cell. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Animations High School — General High School — AP/IB College