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Basic Biology

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6 Chapters

90+ Videos

450+ Multiple Choice Questions

Chapter 1

General Laboratory Techniques

15 Videos · 121 Minutes

An Introduction to the Centrifuge

1.1: An Introduction to the Centrifuge

508.8K views

Introduction to the Microplate Reader

1.2: Introduction to the Microplate Reader

130.8K views

Understanding Concentration and Measuring Volumes

1.3: Understanding Concentration and Measuring Volumes

226.4K views

Making Solutions in the Laboratory

1.4: Making Solutions in the Laboratory

218.8K views

An Introduction to the Micropipettor

1.5: An Introduction to the Micropipettor

617K views

Introduction to Serological Pipettes and Pipettors

1.6: Introduction to Serological Pipettes and Pipettors

225.2K views

Introduction to the Bunsen Burner

1.7: Introduction to the Bunsen Burner

215.1K views

An Introduction to Working in the Hood

1.8: An Introduction to Working in the Hood

156.3K views

Measuring Mass in the Laboratory

1.9: Measuring Mass in the Laboratory

176K views

Introduction to the Spectrophotometer

1.10: Introduction to the Spectrophotometer

539.1K views

Histological Sample Preparation for Light Microscopy

1.11: Histological Sample Preparation for Light Microscopy

253.4K views

Introduction to Fluorescence Microscopy

1.12: Introduction to Fluorescence Microscopy

363.5K views

Introduction to Light Microscopy

1.13: Introduction to Light Microscopy

855.6K views

Regulating Temperature in the Lab: Preserving Samples Using Cold

1.14: Regulating Temperature in the Lab: Preserving Samples Using Cold

66.4K views

Regulating Temperature in the Lab: Applying Heat

1.15: Regulating Temperature in the Lab: Applying Heat

82.3K views

Chapter 2

Basic Methods in Cellular and Molecular Biology

15 Videos · 142 Minutes

Using a Hemacytometer to Count Cells

2.1: Using a Hemacytometer to Count Cells

231K views

Passaging Cells

2.2: Passaging Cells

195.8K views

PCR: The Polymerase Chain Reaction

2.3: PCR: The Polymerase Chain Reaction

750.3K views

DNA Gel Electrophoresis

2.4: DNA Gel Electrophoresis

629.4K views

Separating Protein with SDS-PAGE

2.5: Separating Protein with SDS-PAGE

493.8K views

Bacterial Transformation: The Heat Shock Method

2.6: Bacterial Transformation: The Heat Shock Method

751.2K views

Bacterial Transformation: Electroporation

2.7: Bacterial Transformation: Electroporation

117.8K views

The ELISA Method

2.8: The ELISA Method

261.2K views

Plasmid Purification

2.9: Plasmid Purification

320.2K views

Gel Purification

2.10: Gel Purification

113K views

The Western Blot

2.11: The Western Blot

519.6K views

An Introduction to Transfection

2.12: An Introduction to Transfection

172.3K views

DNA Ligation Reactions

2.13: DNA Ligation Reactions

193.7K views

Restriction Enzyme Digests

2.14: Restriction Enzyme Digests

294.2K views

Molecular Cloning

2.15: Molecular Cloning

386.1K views

Chapter 3

Biology I: yeast, <em>Drosophila</em> and <em>C. elegans</em>

15 Videos · 138 Minutes

An Introduction to <em>Saccharomyces cerevisiae</em>

3.1: An Introduction to Saccharomyces cerevisiae

237K views

An Introduction to <em>Drosophila melanogaster</em>

3.2: An Introduction to Drosophila melanogaster

187.9K views

An Introduction to <em>Caenorhabditis elegans</em>

3.3: An Introduction to Caenorhabditis elegans

110.6K views

Yeast Maintenance

3.4: Yeast Maintenance

104.8K views

<em>Drosophila</em> Maintenance

3.5: Drosophila Maintenance

46.3K views

<em>C. elegans</em> Maintenance

3.6: C. elegans Maintenance

71.9K views

Yeast Reproduction

3.7: Yeast Reproduction

181.6K views

<em>Drosophila</em> Development and Reproduction

3.8: Drosophila Development and Reproduction

114.2K views

<em>C. elegans</em> Development and Reproduction

3.9: C. elegans Development and Reproduction

95.8K views

Isolating Nucleic Acids from Yeast

3.10: Isolating Nucleic Acids from Yeast

39K views

<em>Drosophila</em> Larval IHC

3.11: Drosophila Larval IHC

18.2K views

RNAi in <em>C. elegans</em>

3.12: RNAi in C. elegans

90.5K views

Yeast Transformation and Cloning

3.13: Yeast Transformation and Cloning

122.1K views

<em>Drosophila melanogaster</em> Embryo and Larva Harvesting and Preparation

3.14: Drosophila melanogaster Embryo and Larva Harvesting and Preparation

53.4K views

<em>C. elegans</em> Chemotaxis Assay

3.15: C. elegans Chemotaxis Assay

32.9K views

Chapter 4

Biology II: Mouse, Zebrafish, and Chick

15 Videos · 118 Minutes

An Introduction to the Laboratory Mouse: <i>Mus musculus</i>

4.1: An Introduction to the Laboratory Mouse: Mus musculus

95.7K views

An Introduction to the Chick: <i>Gallus gallus domesticus</i>

4.2: An Introduction to the Chick: Gallus gallus domesticus

62.8K views

An Introduction to the Zebrafish: <i>Danio rerio</i>

4.3: An Introduction to the Zebrafish: Danio rerio

81.4K views

Basic Mouse Care and Maintenance

4.4: Basic Mouse Care and Maintenance

46.5K views

Basic Chick Care and Maintenance

4.5: Basic Chick Care and Maintenance

14.3K views

Zebrafish Maintenance and Husbandry

4.6: Zebrafish Maintenance and Husbandry

25.1K views

Development and Reproduction of the Laboratory Mouse

4.7: Development and Reproduction of the Laboratory Mouse

58.6K views

Development of the Chick

4.8: Development of the Chick

86.3K views

Zebrafish Reproduction and Development

4.9: Zebrafish Reproduction and Development

102.3K views

Mouse Genotyping

4.10: Mouse Genotyping

90.4K views

<em>In ovo</em> Electroporation of Chicken Embryos

4.11: In ovo Electroporation of Chicken Embryos

25.4K views

Zebrafish Breeding and Embryo Handling

4.12: Zebrafish Breeding and Embryo Handling

58.6K views

Introducing Experimental Agents into the Mouse

4.13: Introducing Experimental Agents into the Mouse

42.1K views

Chick <em>ex ovo</em> Culture

4.14: Chick ex ovo Culture

18.9K views

Zebrafish Microinjection Techniques

4.15: Zebrafish Microinjection Techniques

55.3K views

Chapter 5

Lab Animal Research

15 Videos · 204 Minutes

Rodent Handling and Restraint Techniques

5.1: Rodent Handling and Restraint Techniques

186.5K views

Basic Care Procedures

5.2: Basic Care Procedures

29.5K views

Fundamentals of Breeding and Weaning

5.3: Fundamentals of Breeding and Weaning

37.3K views

Rodent Identification I

5.4: Rodent Identification I

58K views

Rodent Identification II

5.5: Rodent Identification II

26.9K views

Compound Administration I

5.6: Compound Administration I

106.9K views

Compound Administration II

5.7: Compound Administration II

39.4K views

Compound Administration III

5.8: Compound Administration III

33.4K views

Compound Administration IV

5.9: Compound Administration IV

55.2K views

Blood Withdrawal I

5.10: Blood Withdrawal I

182.6K views

Blood Withdrawal II

5.11: Blood Withdrawal II

78.4K views

Anesthesia Induction and Maintenance

5.12: Anesthesia Induction and Maintenance

53.7K views

Considerations for Rodent Surgery

5.13: Considerations for Rodent Surgery

23.5K views

Diagnostic Necropsy and Tissue Harvest

5.14: Diagnostic Necropsy and Tissue Harvest

61.7K views

Sterile Tissue Harvest

5.15: Sterile Tissue Harvest

35.9K views

Chapter 6

Lab Safety

17 Videos · 112 Minutes

Proper Personal Protective Equipment

6.1: Proper Personal Protective Equipment

249.6K views

Emergency Eyewash and Shower Stations

6.2: Emergency Eyewash and Shower Stations

86.8K views

Electrical Safety

6.3: Electrical Safety

43.9K views

Working with Centrifuges

6.4: Working with Centrifuges

99.6K views

Working with Hot and Cold Sources

6.5: Working with Hot and Cold Sources

43.2K views

Guidelines in Case of a Laboratory Emergency

6.6: Guidelines in Case of a Laboratory Emergency

196.5K views

Chemical Storage: Categories, Hazards And Compatibilities

6.7: Chemical Storage: Categories, Hazards And Compatibilities

114.5K views

Safe Handling of Mineral Acids

6.8: Safe Handling of Mineral Acids

47.1K views

Handling Chemical Spills

6.9: Handling Chemical Spills

93.5K views

Proper Use of Autoclaves

6.10: Proper Use of Autoclaves

92.1K views

Fume Hoods and Laminar Flow Cabinets

6.11: Fume Hoods and Laminar Flow Cabinets

71.3K views

Handling Air- and Water-Sensitive Chemicals Using a Schlenk Line

6.12: Handling Air- and Water-Sensitive Chemicals Using a Schlenk Line

23K views

Proper Operation of Vacuum Based Equipment

6.13: Proper Operation of Vacuum Based Equipment

16.6K views

Operating the Glovebox

6.14: Operating the Glovebox

29.8K views

Operation of High-pressure Reactor Vessels

6.15: Operation of High-pressure Reactor Vessels

16.7K views

Decontamination for Laboratory Biosafety

6.16: Decontamination for Laboratory Biosafety

106.9K views

Proper Waste Disposal

6.17: Proper Waste Disposal

203.6K views

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