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Ever wonder how whales survive a 2-hour dive when their lungs literally collapse? 🐋
Let’s dive deep into protein biochemistry to see how myoglobin turns whale muscle into an organic scuba tank complete with a molecular "magnetic" trick! 🧲🧬

Watch the new video here:
📺 https://youtu.be/SzJHwElajyA?si=KRMd4...

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 0

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Did you know that before we had supercomputers to sequence DNA, scientists had to use mice to find human genes? 🐭➕🧍

It sounds like sci-fi, but in the 1960s, fusing human and mouse cells together was the biggest breakthrough in genetics. It’s called Somatic Cell Hybridization, and it paved the way for the Human Genome Project.

In our latest video, we break down: ✅ How to fuse two different species' cells. ✅ Why the hybrid cells "kick out" human chromosomes. ✅ How scientists used this to solve the puzzle of our DNA.

👇 Click the link below to watch
https://youtu.be/57do34Ep388

9 months ago | [YT] | 1

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X - INACTIVATION: Tortoiseshell Coat Colour Genetics is LIVE! 🎥

Learn the science behind Lyonization and Barr Bodies in our latest upload. It’s the perfect mix of cute cats and complex biology.

Click here to watch: https://youtu.be/_0gkl8gKJmg?si=Qi5CG...

10 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 0

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Have you ever noticed that almost every Tortoiseshell cat you meet is female? 🐈⬛🟧
​It’s not a coincidence. It’s actually a visible map of X-chromosome mechanics!
In our next video, we’re breaking down the science of Lyonization and Barr Bodies.
​We’re going to explain why that patchwork coat is actually a battle between chromosomes happening in every single cell. 🧬
Turn on notifications 🔔 so you don't miss the science behind the sass.😸
#genetics #biology #tortoiseshellcat #scienceeducation #lyonization #barrbody

10 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1

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​​Imprinting is usually permanent. If these ducks grow up thinking this man is their parent, what challenges might they face when trying to interact and mate with other ducks in the future?🤔youtube.com/shorts/pdik0FHh2X...

10 months ago (edited) | [YT] | 1