New Biology videos from worldwide Universities: conferences and seminars
Aging and Rejuvenation: Chemistry and Biochemistry at Work
Aging is warfare between chemistry and biology says Steven G. Clarke, a Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UCLA and an authority on the biochemistry of the aging process.
University of California Television
Behavioral Genetics I
Robert Sapolsky introduces a two-part series exploring the controversial scientific practice of inferring behavior to genetics. He covers classical techniques in behavior genetics and flaws, the significance of environmental factors, non genetic inheritance of traits, and multigenerational effects and relationship to epigenetic differences.
Stanford University
Viruses under the Mathematical Microscope: Deciphering the Code of Viral Geometry
Viruses, such as hepatitis and the common cold, have highly ordered protein containers that encapsulate the viral genomic material. They act as Trojan horses, transporting the genomic material inside a cell to hijack the cellular mechanism and produce new viruses.
University of Cambridge
The Curious Tale of the Undead: From Potatoes to Cancer
We tend to assume that cell death is a bad thing, and indeed this is often the case. However, sometimes individual cells are sacrificed for the greater good, for example, killing virus-infected cells. But what happens when a cell that should die doesn't?
The University of Edinburgh
New Biology videos from worldwide Universities: courses
General Biochemistry
This is a series of lectures for the General Biochemistry course at Oregon State University. You can find more information about our online courses at http://ecampus.oregonstate.edu/. Videos: 25 - Duration: 20 hours
Oregon State University
Virology The basic thesis of the course is that all viruses adopt a common strategy. The strategy is simple: 1. Viral genomes are contained in metastable particles. 2. Genomes encode gene products that promote an infectious cycle (mechanisms for genomes to enter cells, replicate, and exit in particles). 3. Infection patterns range from benign to lethal; infections can overcome or co-exist with host defenses. The course will emphasize the common reactions that must be completed by all viruses for successful reproduction within a host cell and survival and spread within a host population. The molecular basis of alternative reproductive cycles, the interactions of viruses with host organisms, and how these lead to disease are presented with examples drawn from a set of representative animal and human viruses, although selected bacterial viruses will be discussed. Videos: 5 - Duration: 5 hours
Columbia University
Environ Sci, Policy, and Management Wildlife Ecology - Professor Justin S. Brashares. Videos: 21 - Duration: 14 hours
