Biomineralization Courses and Certifications

Mineralogical Society of America

Biomineralization and Biomaterials - Apatite and the Human Body

Explore the fascinating intersection of mineralogy and biology, focusing on apatite's role in human physiology and its applications in biomaterials and medical treatments.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

Biomineralization - Fe Hydroxide, Magnetite, Mn Oxides, Clays, Amorphous Silica

Explore microorganism-induced mineral formation, including iron hydroxides, magnetite, manganese oxides, clays, and amorphous silica. Learn about their formation processes, environments, and significance in geomicrobiology.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Biomaterials and Your Health

Are you interested in learning and discovering biomaterials, nanotechnologies and standardisation in dentistry? Do you want to make a difference in tomorrow’s oral health care development? Join Biomaterials and Your Health developed by HKU Dental Materia…

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-5 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Stanford Seminar - Carbon Sequestration

Explore innovative carbon sequestration techniques for addressing climate change, focusing on biomineralization and its practical applications in sustainable building materials.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GEO GIRL

The Evolution of Skeletons - From Microbes to Animals

Explore the evolution of skeletons across organisms, from vertebrates to microbes. Uncover the origins, composition, and drivers behind skeletal development in this comprehensive overview of paleontological research.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Myron Cook

The Origin of Ice Age Weapons - Not What You Think

Explore the unexpected origins of Ice Age weapons through geological and paleontological evidence, examining connections between ancient materials, woolly mammoths, and biomineralization processes.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Carnegie Earth & Planets Laboratory

Minerals - Earth's Ultimate Time Capsules

Explore Earth's 4.5-billion-year history through minerals with Dr. Hazen as he reveals how these natural time capsules document our planet's evolution and help predict future geological and biological developments.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Materials Research Society

3D Characterization of Snail Shell Microstructure - Unique Crystal Organization

Innovative 3D imaging reveals unique S-shaped crystal structure in pteropod shells, challenging previous assumptions and inspiring potential applications in materials science and biomimicry.

• YouTube
• 20 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Seds Online

Biotic, Abiotic, Pre-Biotic, Post-Biotic Controls on Carbonate and Phosphate Formation

Explore crystallographic textures in marine minerals using Electron Backscatter Diffraction to uncover their formation processes and biological origins in deep time.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Centrum Fizyki Teoretycznej PAN

Coral Skeletons: Interplay between Crystallographic Processes and Cellular, Physiological Mechanisms

Explore coral skeleton formation, examining the balance between environmental influences and internal physiological regulation. Gain insights into coral reef builders and deep-sea inhabitants.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

ICTP-SAIFR

Make with Minerals - Exploring Mineral-Based Fabrication Techniques

Explore the fascinating world of mineral-based creation with Wim Noorduin's workshop presentation from the II Brazilian Workshop on Soft Matter.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

PoreLab

Microbial Behavior in Porous Media: Hydrodynamics Control on Bacterial Chemotaxis and Biofilm Morphogenesis

Explore microbial behavior in porous media, focusing on bacterial chemotaxis and biofilm formation. Discover how fluid flow and chemical landscapes impact microbial life and applications in bioremediation and biomineralization.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video