The Genetics of Tusklessness in Elephants This video follows scientists working in Gorongosa National Park as they try to determine the genes responsible for tusk development in elephants. Genetics Evolution Scientists at Work High School — AP/IB College
Sickle Cell: Natural Selection in Humans This film explores the evolutionary connection between an infectious disease, malaria, and a genetic condition, sickle cell disease. Genetics Evolution Short Films High School — General High School — AP/IB College
The Science of an Extreme Animal Athlete This video follows biologist Shane Campbell-Staton, who is studying the adaptations that allow deer mice living at high elevations to stay warm and active during the winter. Cell Biology Evolution Science Practices Scientists at Work High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Photosynthesis This multipart animation series explores the process of photosynthesis and the structures that carry it out. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Click & Learn High School — General High School — AP/IB College
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
Can a Fungus Save Plants from Global Warming? This short video explores how the symbiotic relationship between certain plants and fungi allows these organisms to survive in very hot temperatures. Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology Environmental Science Animated Shorts High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Nature’s Cutest Symbiosis: The Bobtail Squid This short video explores the symbiotic relationship between the Hawaiian bobtail squid and light-producing bacteria. Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology Animated Shorts High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Termites Digest Wood Thanks to Microbes This short video explores the secrets behind termites’ power to digest an abundant source of food: wood. Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology Animated Shorts High School — General High School — AP/IB College
Superbugs That Resist Antibiotics Can Evolve in 11 Days This short video explores how bacteria have evolved mechanisms to resist antibiotics. Microbiology Evolution Animated Shorts High School — General High School — AP/IB College
How Giant Tube Worms Survive at Hydrothermal Vents This short video explores the symbiotic relationship between giant tube worms and species of chemosynthetic bacteria. Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology Animated Shorts High School — General High School — AP/IB College
A Wasp Mom’s Gift: Blankets of Bacteria This short video explores the mechanism by which a beewolf wasp passes antibiotic-producing bacteria to its offspring. Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology Animated Shorts High School — General High School — AP/IB
Identifying the Key Genes for Regeneration This video describes how scientists silence different genes in regenerating planaria to study the process of regeneration at the molecular level. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Cell Biology Anatomy & Physiology Scientists at Work High School — General High School — AP/IB College