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 High School — AP/IB College
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
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