What is Natural Selection?
[9:18] Natural Selection is one of the main concepts found within the theory of evolution. It was discovered by Charles …
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Does the Theory of Evolution Really Matter?
[9:53] Students who may be disinterested or uncomfortable with the science of evolution often wonder why it is worth th…
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Salk scientists reverse signs of aging in mice
[3:31] Scientists at the Salk Institute have found that intermittent expression of genes normally associated with an …
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A cure for ageing is near
[1:22] Scientists think there are several promising strategies to stop us getting old. Read more: http://ow.ly/rd5B…
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The “cuddle hormone” oxytocin has a darker purpose
[0:51] Oxytocin levels surge in troops of chimpanzees preparing for conflict with rival groups. Read more: http://ow…
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Carin Bondar: The Weird World of Animal Mating
[6:04] Dr. Carin Bondar looks into the weird and wonderful world of animal mating. [Source: BrainCraft You Tube chan…
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How CRISPR Could Eradicate Mosquitoes
[3:26] In many parts of the world, mosquitoes are more than just a nuisance, spreading diseases like Zika, dengue, and y…
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The Basis of Food Texture Sensation
[5:30] For more information, see the paper by Zhang et al., Neuron 91(4), http://www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S&#…
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What Bonobos Can Teach Us
[6:14] Bonobos share 98.7% of our DNA. Physically, they resemble chimpanzees. But something remarkable sets them apa…
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Eric Kandel: How Reductionism Uncovered Secrets of Long-term and Short-term Memory
[6:51] A powerful scientific method of observation has helped scientists understand the brain. That method closely p…
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