Human Body

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Deaf DJ Explains How To Mix Beats

What’s it like being a Deaf DJ? In this episode of “Hearing Well” Andre “Dre” Robinson of DJ Deaf Tunez describes his journey to becoming a Deaf DJ, those who inspired him to follow his dreams, and those whom he hopes to inspire.
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Deaf DJ Uses Technology to Mix Songs

How does a Deaf DJ use technology to help mix songs? Dre, AKA DJ Deaf Tunez, always wanted to be a DJ because of his love of music. When he DJs, his hearing aids are actually off.
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Hearing Loss and Genetic Therapy: Saaim Khan's Story and Research

Saaim Khan explains his history with hearing loss, and how it inspired him to embark on a journey to try and find a way to remedy hearing loss. He describes how he decided to focus on genetic therapy, and helping families understand how genetic mutations...
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Mom Uses Microphone to Communicate with Deaf Son

Beth Leipholtz of Beth & Coop, uses technology to communicate with her Deaf son Cooper. Beth’s microphone connects directly to Cooper’s cochlear implant via Bluetooth, allowing her to talk directly to him.
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Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Biomechanics Quizlet

Support your understanding of the mechanical properties of biological materials and how biological systems respond to mechanical changes in their environment. This set was designed by previous students in MIT course 2.797J/2.798J with Professor Ritu Raman...
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Hearing Well

“Hearing Well” explores the world of the Deaf community and the science of hearing loss. The series highlights the stories of three members of the Deaf community and how they relate to Deafness.
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Regenerating Hearing with Stem Cells

Saaim Khan, a junior at Harvard University who experienced sudden sensorineural hearing loss when he was four years old, is currently researching how stem cells can be used to remedy hearing loss.
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Human Digestive System: Upper Elementary

Get to know the Human Digestive System! Discover the organs that make up this system, it's function, and how it helps you.
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How Heart Rates Sync Up at Concerts

Do you know that when you and your date watch a live show or concert, your heart rates can sync up? Groundbreaking studies conducted among theatergoers in London and concert attendees in Switzerland reveal the astonishing phenomenon of heart rate...
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Hall of Human Life

Explore what it means to be human in a time of rapid change. How are we transforming our world, and how is it changing our biology today and across generations?
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Biogen Foundation Exploration Hub 

Investigate human biology and how we interact with the world around us through hands-on activities.
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Use Your Brain!

How do you think, learn, and make choice? With your brain! Learn about what your brain looks like inside your head, as well as the many jobs it does for you everyday.
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20 minutes

Muscular System: Upper Elementary

Get to know the Muscular System! Discover the organs that make up this system, it's function, and how it helps you.
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Circulatory System: Upper Elementary

The circulatory system helps keep us alive! How much do you remember about it? Review the circulatory system's parts, its purpose, and even calculate heart rate!
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How Do You Hear?

There are noises all around you! How do we hear it? And what even is sound? Discover how your ears work and and how human ears perceive sound.