Why Exercise Is Hard
Adults Biology
Because exercise isn't essential for short-term survival, we don't exercise enough, so we need to reincorporate purposeful physical activity into our lives.
How do viruses jump from animals to humans?
Adults Biology
Discover the science of how viruses can jump from one species to another and the deadly epidemics that can result from these pathogens.
The Bacteria That Made Life Possible Are Now Killing Us
Adults Biology
Thanks to the St. Croix Watershed Research Station for sponsoring this video!
Why Do We Cringe?
Adults Biology
I posted cringe, but it's educational!
Tiny Bombs in your Blood - The Complement System
Adults Biology
One of the key players of our immune system is the complement system. An army of millions and trillions of tiny bombs, which work together in a complex and elegant dance to stop intruders in your body.
The Bacteria That Made Life Possible Are Now Killing Us
Adults Biology
Thanks to the St. Croix Watershed Research Station for sponsoring this video!
Can Aquaman Drown?
Adults Biology
Even if you aren't a huge Aquaman fan, most people still know that he's a superhero that is capable of surviving and fighting crime both on land and underwater.
How to Turn Cancer Against Itself
Adults Biology
This video was made in partnership with the Swiss National Science Foundation.
What makes TB the world's most infectious killer?
Adults Biology
Learn why tuberculosis, TB, is the world’s most infectious disease and how medical advancements are improving treatment.
Your body vs. implants - Kaitlyn Sadtler
Adults Biology
Why do medical implants like insulin pumps and prosthetic knees need replacement? Explore how the immune system fights implants and how new devices are trying to help.
What Happens To Your Memories After You Die?
Adults Biology
When we're no longer on this earth, what happens to all the memories in our heads? Do people remember their passing if they're brought back to life?
The mysterious science of pain
Adults Biology
Explore the biological and psychological factors that influence how we experience pain and how our nervous system reactions to harmful stimuli.
The Secrets of Extreme Breath Holding
Adults Biology
Humans can hold our breath longer than we think by taking advantage of our body’s innate survival instincts - and then ignoring them.
What Happens If Your Stomach Gets Removed?
Adults Biology
Can you survive without a stomach? What happens when your stomach is gone?
How to biohack your cells to fight cancer
Adults Biology
Check out the science of biohacking, where biologists go into a patient’s genetic code and reprogram their immune system to recognize and fight cancer cells.