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Close-up photo of red and yellow ears of corn.

Preserving Maize Genetic Diversity

This video follows germplasm bank coordinator Cristian Zavala Espinosa and geneticist Sarah Hearne, who are part of the global effort to preserve the genetic diversity of maize (corn).

Genetics
Evolution
Environmental Science
Scientists at Work
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
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From Dog DNA to Human Diseases

This video follows biologist Elinor Karlsson, who studies dogs to find genes associated with traits, including certain diseases.

Genetics
Evolution
Scientists at Work
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
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Popped Secret: The Mysterious Origin of Corn

This film explores the genetic and archaeological evidence that suggest that corn is the result of the domestication of a wild Mexican grass called teosinte.

Genetics
Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Short Films
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
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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
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Dog Breeding

This video explores how people developed the different breeds of dogs that exist today through selective breeding.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Clips
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College
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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