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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
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College

Analyzing Patterns in the Savanna Landscape

This video showcases the work of mathematician-turned-biologist Corina Tarnita, who uses quantitative approaches to understand the role of termite mounds in the savanna ecosystem.

Ecology
Science Practices
Scientists at Work
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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
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College

The Double Helix

This film tells the story of the scientists and the evidence involved in one of the most important scientific quests of the 20th century: the discovery of the structure of DNA.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Science Practices
Short Films
High School — General
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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
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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
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Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (Footage)

This video shows real footage of somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) being performed on eggs.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Clips
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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
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Human Embryonic Development

This animation gives an overview of how a fertilized human egg develops into an embryo.

Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
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Zebrafish Heart Regeneration

This animation shows how zebrafish can rapidly heal wounds to the heart.

Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
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Somatic Cell Nuclear Transfer (Schematic)

This animation shows how somatic cell nuclear transfer (SCNT) creates an embryo from an egg cell and a body cell.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
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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
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College