Biology Courses and Certifications

TED

How Things in Nature Tend to Sync Up

Explore the fascinating phenomenon of spontaneous synchronization in nature, from fireflies to human behavior, and its implications for science and society.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

The Science of Cells That Never Get Old

Nobel laureate Elizabeth Blackburn explores the science of aging, discussing telomerase and its role in cellular longevity. Learn about groundbreaking research that may give us more control over the aging process.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Obesity - The Clash Between Two Realities

Explore the biological and environmental factors behind obesity, its impact on health, and strategies for overcoming food addiction in this insightful talk by Dr. Warren Peters.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

The Surprising Math of Cities and Corporations

Discover how simple mathematical laws govern cities' properties, from wealth to crime rates, based on population size. Explore similar patterns in organisms and corporations.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Measuring the Fastest Animal on Earth

Discover the incredible speed of the mantis shrimp's feeding strike through high-speed video analysis, revealing one of nature's fastest animal movements.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

The Electrical Blueprints That Orchestrate Life

Biologist Michael Levin explores bioelectricity's role in cell organization, showcasing groundbreaking experiments with two-headed worms and living robots, and discussing implications for medicine and life itself.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

TED

Testing the Limits of the Human Body - David Blaine's Journey to Break the Breath-Holding World Record

Magician explores human endurance, sharing his journey to break the world record for breath-holding and pushing physical limits through extreme challenges.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Visual Illusions - Catching the Brain Creating Reality

Explore how visual illusions reveal the brain's role in perception. Scientists discuss insights from magic tricks, viral images, and everyday experiences, shedding light on the complex interplay between eyes and mind.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

World Science Festival

Decoding the Brain - Advances in Neuroscience and Mind Manipulation

Explore recent advances in neuroscience with leading experts, uncovering how the brain processes memories, speech, and attention, and the potential to manipulate these functions.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

Types of Hypoxia - Respiratory, Hypoxemia, and Hypoxemic Conditions

Comprehensive exploration of hypoxia types, causes, and treatments, including oxygen therapy responses for various conditions affecting tissue oxygenation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 44 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

Antibodies and Immunoglobulins - Structure and Function - Part 1

Comprehensive exploration of antibody structure, function, and classification, covering their role in immune response, molecular composition, and binding mechanisms.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

HIV/AIDS - Signs, Symptoms, Transmission and Treatment

Comprehensive exploration of HIV/AIDS, covering virus structure, transmission, replication cycle, clinical aspects, and treatment options. Detailed breakdown of HIV components and their functions.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

Autonomic Nervous System and Urinary Bladder Function - Part 3

Comprehensive exploration of autonomic nervous system's role in urinary bladder function, micturition physiology, and related clinical disorders. Covers sympathetic, parasympathetic, and somatic innervation, plus pharmacological aspects.

• YouTube
• 2 hours 43 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

Autonomic Nervous System - Neurology and Neuroanatomy - Part 2

Comprehensive exploration of autonomic nervous system functions, comparing sympathetic and parasympathetic effects on various organs and tissues, with detailed physiological mechanisms and clinical correlations.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. Najeeb Lectures

Autonomic Nervous System - Neurology and Neuroanatomy - Part 1

Comprehensive exploration of the autonomic nervous system, focusing on sympathetic division's anatomy, function, and effects on various body systems.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 45 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video