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Browse results: Genetic Inheritance
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Can We Slow Aging?In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, scientists discuss a family of genes called FOXO that can significantly extend life span in worms—and in humans. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Video |
The Ethics of Preimplantation Genetic DiagnosisIn this video excerpt from NOVA, learn about the advantages, disadvantages, and ethical implications of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, or PGD, a technique used to screen embryos created through in vitro fertilization for diseases. Accessibility features: Caption |
9-12 |
Video |
Gene Control
The development of creatures that appear to have
nothing in common is directed by a surprisingly small
number of genes. In this video segment, learn about
the power of master control genes. Footage from
The Secret of Life: "Birth, Sex & Death."
Accessibility features: Audio Description, Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Geneticist Pardis SabetiIn this video profile adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn about geneticist and rock musician Pardis Sabeti, whose innovative insights into natural selection demonstrated how beneficial mutations spread quickly through a population. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Human Chromosome 2 In this video segment adapted from NOVA: "Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial," learn how modern genetics and molecular biology offer compelling support for evolution. The video features an interview with biologist Ken Miller.
Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Human Genome ProjectThis video segment from NOVA: "Cracking the Code of Life" looks at the meaning and significance of the effort to decode the human genome. Accessibility features: Audio Description, Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
Restoration of the American ChestnutThis KET video segment from Kentucky Life describes how scientists control pollination of one of the few remaining American chestnut trees to develop blight resistant trees. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
The Role of Genetics in ObesityIn this video segment from NOVA scienceNOW, meet researchers who are studying obesity and trying to understand the role that hormones and genetics can play in regulating appetite. Accessibility features: Caption |
6-12 |
Video |
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