Some Animals Are More Equal than Others: Keystone Species and Trophic Cascades This film tells the story of the ecologists who first documented the role of keystone species in ecosystem regulation. Ecology Science Practices Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
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
Development of the Cerebral Cortex This animation shows how a region of the brain called the cerebral cortex develops in a human fetus. Anatomy & Physiology Animations College
CLARITY: Cutting Edge Microscopy for Brain Imaging This video shows a technique used to obtain detailed images of nerve cells by fluorescent microscopy. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Anatomy & Physiology 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
Cone Snails: Versatile Hunters Dr. Jason Biggs of the University of Guam Marine Laboratory discusses the anatomy of cone snails and introduces us to a variety of cone snail species with different tactics to hunt and capture their prey. Anatomy & Physiology Clips High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Calcium Channel Blockers and Paralysis This animation shows how the drug Prialt suppresses signals from the nervous system, which can paralyze certain organisms. Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Animations High School — AP/IB College
Cone Snail Toxins and Paralysis This animation shows how cone snail toxins cause paralysis by blocking signal transmission at the synapse between neuron and muscle. Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Animations High School — AP/IB College
Mouse Uses Memory to Navigate a Maze Mice can be trained to use spatial cues to navigate a maze that tests their ability to remember specific locations. Anatomy & Physiology Clips High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Reflex and Sensitization in a Sea Slug This video explores a reflex in a model organism for studying short- and long-term memory. Anatomy & Physiology Clips High School — AP/IB College
Electrical Measurement of Muscle Activity This video provides a demonstration of how nerve-muscle connectivity is measured. Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Clips High School — General High School — AP/IB College