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Cystic Fibrosis Mechanism and Treatment

This animation shows how mutations in an ion channel protein lead to the genetic disease cystic fibrosis. The animation also discusses how research on this protein has been used to develop treatments for the disease.

Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Genetics
Cell Biology
Animations
High School — General
High School — AP/IB
College

How We Get Our Skin Color

This animation describes how skin color is generated by skin cells as protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
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

Development of the Cerebral Cortex

This animation shows how a region of the brain called the cerebral cortex develops in a human fetus.

Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
College

Reproductive Isolation and Speciation in Lizards

This animation shows how a single species can give rise to many different species with distinct traits, using anole lizards as an example.

Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution
Animations
High School — General
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The Origin of Species: The Beak of the Finch

This film explores four decades of research on the evolution of Galápagos finches, which has illuminated how species form and diversify.

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

The Origin of Species: Lizards in an Evolutionary Tree

This film explores the adaptation of anole lizards (genus Anolis) to habitats common across the islands of the Caribbean. The anoles are excellent examples of adaptive radiation, convergent evolution, and speciation through reproductive isolation.

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

Cone Snails: Versatile Hunters

Dr. Jason Biggs of the University of Guam Marine Laboratory discusses the anatomy of cone snails and introduces us to a variety of cone snail species with different tactics to hunt and capture their prey.

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

Calcium Channel Blockers and Paralysis

This animation shows how the drug Prialt suppresses signals from the nervous system, which can paralyze certain organisms.

Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
High School — AP/IB
College

Cone Snail Toxins and Paralysis

This animation shows how cone snail toxins cause paralysis by blocking signal transmission at the synapse between neuron and muscle.

Cell Biology
Anatomy & Physiology
Animations
High School — AP/IB
College