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Investigating Cells and Genetics: Tasmanian Tigers

Scientists remove DNA from a preserved specimen of an extinct thylacine.


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The Science of Cloning (1:36)

A clone is an exact genetic duplicate of an individual, created by copying the DNA of one individual.

Cloned Dogs (1:11)

They say that imitation is the best form of flattery. Apparently South Korean customs officials have really taken this to heart because they have successfully cloned their top agent. It just happens to be a drug sniffing dog named, fittingly, Chase.

Introduction to DNA (0:52)

This section discusses the discovery of DNA. DNA carries an organism's genetic material and may be passed on to its offspring.

Mapping the Human Genome (10:16)

Learn how scientists are mapping the human genome and using that understanding to advance other areas of science and discovery in this video from UC Davis.

Missing DNA in Apes (1:46)

Watch this video about humans and apes on HowStuffWorks. Researchers have found a new connection between humans and apes that may explain why human brains have grown so much larger. Learn about the missing DNA in apes in this video from... More »

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Science Investigations: Exploring Cells and Genetics (10:00)

This video discusses cells, genetics and the scientific method.

Investigating Cells and Genetics: Darwin's Discoveries (10:08)

The many adaptations visible in creatures of the Galapagos Islands helped to demonstrate Darwin's theory of evolution.

Investigating Cells and Genetics: Tasmanian Tigers (7:07)

Scientists remove DNA from a preserved specimen of an extinct thylacine.

Investigating Cells and Genetics: Genetic Disease (6:52)

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease caused by errors in protein synthesis.

Investigating Cells and Genetics: Cancer Cells (6:51)

Cancer cells have lost their ability to stop growing.

Investigating Cells and Genetics: Cells (9:10)

This video examines the role of cells in the human body and the invention of the microscope.

Investigating Cells and Genetics: Scientific Flight (3:37)

This video looks at design methodology through examining the scientific trial-and-error process by which the Wright Brothers developed the first airplane.

Investigating Cells and Genetics: Accurate Measurements (8:45)

This video looks at modern ways to measure time and longitude and latitude for ship navigation.

Investigating Cells and Genetics: One Old Body (10:06)

This video examines the discovery and scientific investigation of a 5,000-year-old mummy.

Through the Lens: Mapping the Human Genome (8:56)

Learn how scientists mapped the human genome in this video.