Genetics

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Heat Waves & Early Labor in Pregnancy

How do heat waves affect pregnant people? In this video, Alex Dainis explains that a recent study has shown a correlation between heat waves and early births.
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Crows Count Using Vocal Sounds

Did you know that crows can count using vocal sounds? In this video, Alex Dainis explains that scientists have found that trained crows can reliably make three “kraak” sounds in response to being shown a green number three, or a cash register sound.
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How Light Pollution Affects Insects

How does human-made light pollution affect nocturnal animals? In this video, Alex Dainis outlines how light pollution could be changing the DNA of bugs.
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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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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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Sweat vs. Ticks: Protections from Lyme Disease

Can your sweat protect you from Lyme disease? In this video, Alex Dainis explains how studies have shown that there is a specific protein, called SCBG1D2, found in sweat that might determine whether or not someone gets Lyme disease.
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Autumn Foilage: Summer Solstice's Influence on Trees

Did you know that the summer solstice is an important marker for predicting fall leaf peeping? In this video, Alex Dainis explains the connection between the two seasons.
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Sunscreen: How It Prevents Skin Cancer

How does sunscreen help keep you safe from the risk of skin cancer? In this video, Alex Dainis addresses the debate around the pros and cons of sunscreen. Sunscreen can help protect the DNA in skin cells from being damaged by UV radiation released by the...
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Can Animals Use Medicine?

Did you know that humans aren’t the only animals who use medicine to feel better? In this video, Alex Dainis explains how animals ranging from chimps and elephants to bees and lizards have been observed self-medicating in some way.
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Elusive Monk Seal Tracked Using eDNA

Join us on a journey to track the monk seal, one of the most elusive endangered animals. In this video, Alex Dainis explains how scientists use Environmental DNA, or eDNA, which is DNA animals shed throughout their environment in the form of hair, skin...
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Onions Under a Microscope

Did you know that onion cells contain more DNA per cell than humans? Alex Dainis dives into the fascinating world of onion genetics using her microscope! I
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How Genetics Shape Your Spice Tolerance

Do you love the kick of spicy foods? Alex Dainis explores the spicy gene phenomenon and uncover how variations in our DNA influence our taste preferences. Discover the science behind spice tolerance and find out where you stand on the spicy spectrum!
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Tardigrades: Exploring Their Genetic Secrets

Discover the awe-inspiring world of tardigrades, also known as water bears. Did you know the microscopic tardigrsdes can survive dehydration, freezing temperatures, and even the vacuum of outer space?
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Scientists Merge Yeast with Photosynthesis Genes

What happens when scientists give yeast the ability to produce energy like plants do?Dive into the world of bioengineering with Alex Dainis as she explains how scientists have merged the energy-producing capabilities of plants with the versatile...
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How Ear Piercing Alters Your Skin Microbiome

Did you know piercing your ears changes your skin’s microbiome? Alex Dainis breaks down the intricate processes that unfold beneath the surface of your skin when you decide to pierce your ears.