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
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
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
Role of MECP2 in Gene Silencing This animation shows how the protein MECP2 helps switch off gene expression. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Genetics Animations High School — AP/IB College
X Inactivation This animation shows how X chromosomes are randomly switched off in most female mammals. Genetics Anatomy & Physiology 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