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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
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

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

Zebrafish Heart Regeneration

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

Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
High School — General
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

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

VEGF

This animation shows how tumors use the protein VEGF to recruit blood vessels.

Cell Biology
Animations
High School — AP/IB
College

Kidney Function

This video explores how the kidneys filter blood to remove wastes and excess fluid from the body, maintaining a healthy balance of water and salts in the blood.

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

Heart Function

This animation provides an overview of the structure and function of the human heart.

Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
High School — General
High School — AP/IB