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Introduction to Archaea

  • Introduction to Archaea
    04:39

Members of the Bacterial World

  • Members of the Bacterial World
    06:17

The Human Microbiome

  • The Human Microbiome
    03:25
  • Microbiome Promotes Immune Tolerance
    05:48
  • Microbiome Makes Nutrients & Aids in Host Digestion
    03:26

Koch's Postulates

  • Koch's Postulates
    01:36
  • The 4 Koch's Postulates
    03:31
  • Limitations to Koch's Postulates
    02:58

Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells

  • Recap:Prokaryotic vs. Eukaryotic Cells
    04:26
  • Prokaryotic & Eukaryotic Cells
    05:54
  • Features of Bacterial Cells
    03:54

Fimbriae & Hami

  • Fimbriae & Hami
    01:52
  • Hami
    01:51

Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements

  • Types of Bacterial Cell Morphology
    02:44
  • Bacterial Cell Morphology & Arrangements
    01:13
  • Bacilli Bacterial Cell Arrangements
    03:56

Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin

  • Guided course
    Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin Example 3
    04:02
  • Guided course
    Other Beta-lactam Antibiotics
    04:51
  • Inhibitors of Cell Wall Synthesis: Beta-lactam & Penicillin Example 2
    02:21

Introduction to Metabolism

  • Introduction to Metabolism
    02:17
  • Catabolic & Anabolic Pathways
    03:25

Enzymes

  • Functions of Enzymes
    02:32
  • Enzymes Example 1
    02:25
  • Enzymes
    02:55

Electron Transport Chain

  • Remembering the ETC
    04:43
  • Electron Transport Chain in Prokaryotes
    02:49
  • Electron Transport Chain
    07:41

Fermentation & Anaerobic Respiration

  • Lactic Acid Fermentation
    03:33
  • What Happens to Aerobic Organisms if There's No Oxygen?
    07:50
  • Alcohol Fermentation
    01:59

Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth

  • Temperature Requirements for Microbial Growth
    04:16
  • Classification of Microbes by Growth Temperature
    04:56
  • How to Memorize the Classification of Microbes by Growth Temperatures
    01:59

Introduction to Controlling Microbial Growth

  • Terminology of Microbial Growth Control
    07:36
  • Hierarchy of Microbial Growth Control Terminology
    03:09
  • Situations Warranting Different Levels of Microbial Growth Control
    05:58

Introduction to DNA Replication

  • Unwinding the DNA:Topoisomerase, Helicase & SSBs
    05:10
  • Components of DNA Replication
    04:47
  • Origin of Replication
    03:33

Introduction to Mutations

  • Spontaneous vs. Induced Mutations
    02:47
  • Introduction to Mutations
    00:37
  • Types of Mutations
    08:44

Introduction to Taxonomy

  • Introduction to Taxonomy Example 2
    01:37
  • Categorizing Life Based on Energy Acquisition
    06:14
  • Introduction to Taxonomy
    02:23

Gram Stain

  • Gram Stain
    04:57

Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Membranes

  • Cholesterol in Animal Membranes
    02:38
  • Bacterial & Eukaryotic Cell Membranes
    03:58

Symbiotic Relationships

  • Symbiotic Relationships
    05:59

Introduction to Viruses

  • General Structure of Viruses
    04:47
  • Three Common Shapes of Viruses
    03:19
  • Enveloped vs. Non-Enveloped Viruses
    05:09

Animal Viruses: Reverse-Transcribing Virus Synthesis & Replication

  • Animal Viruses: Reverse-Transcribing Virus Synthesis & Replication
    04:28

Acute vs. Persistent Viral Infections

  • Acute Viral Infections
    03:29
  • Persistent Viral Infections
    05:12
  • Acute vs. Persistent Viral Infections
    02:59

Characteristics of Infectious Disease

  • Primary vs. Secondary Infections
    04:16
  • Communicable vs. Noncommunicable Diseases
    04:57
  • Intro to Characteristics of Infectious Disease
    05:09

Disease Transmission

  • Disease Transmission
    01:24
  • Vertical vs. Horizontal Disease Transmission
    02:32

Introduction to Avoiding Host Defense Mechanisms

  • Introduction to Avoiding Host Defense Mechanisms
    01:59

Introduction to Immunity

  • Innate vs. Adaptive Immunity
    05:52
  • Antigens & Antibodies
    02:58

Introduction to Innate Immunity

  • Introduction to Innate Immunity
    02:30
  • Map of Lesson on Innate Immunity
    06:42

Introduction to First-Line Defenses

  • Introduction to First-Line Defenses
    01:56
  • Map of the Lesson on First-Line Defenses
    01:37

Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin

  • Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin
    01:28
  • Physical Barriers in First-Line Defenses: Skin
    04:08

Introduction to Cells of the Immune System

  • Introduction to Cells of the Immune System
    03:27
  • Map of the Lesson on Cells of the Immune System
    06:08
  • Hematopoiesis
    02:33

Phagoctytosis

  • Steps of Phagocytosis
    08:57
  • Phagoctytosis
    02:19

Introduction to Adaptive Immunity

  • Overview of Adaptive Immunity
    04:57
  • Primary vs. Secondary Lymphoid Organs
    04:58
  • Introduction to Adaptive Immunity
    05:47

Introduction to B Lymphocytes

  • B cell Receptors
    04:37
  • Naive B cells Become Effector (Plasma) Cells & Memory Cells
    04:23
  • Introduction to B Lymphocytes
    03:55

Antibodies

  • Antibody Structure
    05:40
  • Antibody Diversity
    02:34
  • Antibodies
    00:48

Introduction to Vaccines

  • History of Vaccines
    04:19
  • 2 Types of Vaccines
    02:03

Immunotherapy: Monoclonal Antibodies

  • Large-Scale Production on Monoclonal Antibodies
    03:04
  • Immunotherapy: Monoclonal Antibodies Example 1
    02:23
  • Immunotherapy: Monoclonal Antibodies
    02:28

Introduction to Hypersensitivites

  • Overview: Hypersensitivities & Sensitization
    05:35
  • Introduction to Immunological Disorders
    02:03

Acne

  • Acne
    05:43

Prions

  • Prion Development in Neurons Leads to Scrapie
    04:00
  • Prions
    03:05

Introduction to Meningitis

  • Guided course
    Comparing Viral and Bacterial Meningitis
    05:55
  • Guided course
    Introduction to Meningitis
    05:28
  • Guided course
    Introduction to Meningitis Example 1
    03:06

Bacterial Meningitis

  • Guided course
    Bacterial Meningitis Example 1
    04:20
  • Guided course
    Bacterial Meningitis
    10:16

Tuberculosis

  • Guided course
    Tuberculosis
    08:15
  • Guided course
    Tuberculosis Example 2
    03:57
  • Guided course
    Tuberculosis Pathogenesis
    08:34

Pneumonia

  • Guided course
    Pneumococcal Pneumonia
    06:07
  • Guided course
    Introduction to Pneumonia
    04:23

Structure and Function of the Digestive System

  • Guided course
    Normal Microbiota of the Digestive Tract
    04:54

Overview of Diseases of the Digestive System

  • Guided course
    Gastroenteritis: Symptoms & Causes
    05:34

Protozoan Diseases of the Digestive System

  • Guided course
    Protozoan Diseases of the Digestive System Example 1
    03:04
  • Guided course
    Giardiasis
    05:44

Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System

  • Guided course
    Tapeworms
    05:49
  • Guided course
    Tapeworm Life Cycle
    06:56
  • Guided course
    Helminthic Diseases of the Digestive System Example 1
    04:05

Structure & Function of the Urinary System

  • Guided course
    Structure & Function of the Urinary System
    03:49

Normal Microbiota of the Urogenital System

  • Guided course
    Normal Microbiota of the Urogenital System
    05:18
  • Guided course
    Normal Microbiota of the Urogenital System Example 1
    02:15

Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

  • Guided course
    Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) Example 1
    03:11
  • Guided course
    Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)
    09:09

Gonorrhea

  • Guided course
    Gonorrhea
    06:29

Chlamydia

  • Guided course
    Chlamydia Example 1
    03:23
  • Guided course
    Chlamydia
    07:32

Syphilis

  • Guided course
    Syphilis Example 1
    02:53
  • Guided course
    Syphilis
    07:37

Genital Herpes

  • Guided course
    Genital Herpes
    05:37

HPV & Genital Warts

  • Guided course
    HPV & Genital Warts
    07:00
  • Guided course
    HPV & Genital Warts Example 1
    05:37