Microbes from Mom: Vaginal Birth vs. C-Section This short video explores how a baby’s microbiome is established during birth. Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology Animated Shorts High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Cancer and Cell Fate in the Intestinal Epithelium This animation shows how disrupting cellular processes in the intestines can lead to colon cancer. Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Animations High School — AP/IB College
The Making of the Fittest: Got Lactase? The Co-evolution of Genes and Culture This film explores the genetics and evolution of lactase persistence in humans. Genetics Anatomy & Physiology Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Lactose Digestion in Infants This animation shows how human infants can digest milk using the enzyme lactase. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Anatomy & Physiology 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
Cytotoxic T Cell in Action This video shows real footage of a cytotoxic T cell killing a cell infected by a pathogen. Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Clips High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Targeting Infected Cells for Immune Defense This animation shows how a cell infected by a virus signals cytotoxic T cells to destroy itself. Cell Biology Microbiology 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
PPAR-gamma Activation in the Fat Cell This animation shows how the PPAR-gamma receptor can activate fat storage and changes in hormone levels. Genetics Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology 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