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How Animations Can Help Scientists Test a Hypothesis
Video- Janet Iwasa TED Talk, Published on Aug 7, 2014
3D animation can bring scientific hypotheses to life. Molecular biologist (and TED Fellow) Janet Iwasa introduces a new open-source animation software designed just for scientists.
The Inner Life of the Cell
Video- XVIVO Animation, 2011
Harvard University selected XVIVO to develop an animation that would take their cellular biology students on a journey through the microscopic world of a cell, illustrating mechanisms that allow a white blood cell to sense its surroundings and respond to an external stimulus. This award winning piece was the first topic in a series of animations XVIVO is creating for Harvard's educational website BioVisions at Harvard.
Animations of Unseeable Biology
Video-Drew Berry TED Talk, Filmed 2011 Sydney Australia
We have no ways to directly observe molecules and what they do -- Drew Berry wants to change that. He shows his scientifically accurate (and entertaining!) animations that help researchers see unseeable processes within our own cells.
That is a Virus
Article with video
Viruses are tiny organisms that may lead to mild to severe illnesses in humans, animals and plants. This may include flu or a cold to something more life threatening like HIV/AIDS.
Cell Vs Virus
Video - How viruses invade cells
All living things are made of cells. In the human body, these highly efficient units are protected by layer upon layer of defense against icky invaders like the cold virus. Shannon Stiles takes a journey into the cell, introducing the microscopic arsenal of weapons and warriors that play a role in the battle for your health.
Lesson by Shannon Stiles, animation by Igor Coric.
Stem Cell Research
Research Stem Cells Online
Using the attached research questions as a guide, find out about one of biotechnology's fastest growing and most controversial fields: stem cell research.
