Microbiology: Find Videos

Open your students’ eyes to the hidden worlds of monerans, protists, and fungi with Microorganisms. After watching this video, they’ll be able to explain exactly what a microbe is, identify each general type of microorganism by its characteristics and functions, and describe the hazards and benefits of microbes. Microorganisms may live at the root of the evolutionary tree, but they’ve been around for billions of years, are found everywhere in nature (including the human body!), and are crucial in helping maintain the atmosphere, assisting in digestion and decomposition, and more. A viewable/printable instructor’s guide is available online. Correlates to National Academy of Sciences National Science Education Standards and the American Association for the Advancement of Science Benchmarks for Science Literacy. A Cambridge Educational Production. (19 minutes)

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Both microbes are invisible but have different characteristics. Advances discovered by Louis Pasteur, Dmitri Ivanovsky, Charles Chamberland, Martinus Beijerinck, Wendell Meredith Stanley, and Andre Lwoff in the fields of microbiology and virology are examined.

Prabha Fernandes, chief executive officer of Cempra Pharmaceuticals, talks with Bloomberg's Pimm Fox about the company's development of antibacterials. They speak on Bloomberg Television's 'Taking Stock.'

Currently, the petrochemical industry uses fossil fuels as the source of carbon for the production of many things, including plastics. This is problematic because carbon dioxide adds to climate change and, in addition, fossil fuels are running out. Therefore, LARGUS ANGENENT and his research group are looking for new sources of carbon. As he explains in this video, their aim is to convert waste into the chemicals needed without adding anything to the original waste product. Specifically, they have focused on acid whey, a side product from the production of Greek yogurt. They have developed a two-phase system that allows them to convert acid whey into medium-chain carboxylic acids, their product of choice. This successful conversion from valueless waste into a useful product is an important step in the process of resource recovery.

Multiple published studies demonstrated the use of copper on commonly touched healthcare surfaces can significantly, positively impact the bio burden of those surfaces. HAIs remain a consistent threat to patients, and healthcare administrators need to adopt proven solutions to reduce the threats of HAIs within their facilities.

How do you stop a contagious killer microbe? Scientists around the globe are racing to uncover the secrets of the coronavirus behind the COVID-19 pandemic--and using revolutionary techniques to develop lifesaving treatments and vaccines. Distributed by PBS Distribution.

Videos that cover Covid-19 topis

What did the 2009 swine-origin H1N1 outbreak teach us about how to prepare for future pandemics? This program addresses the issue by traveling to viral hot spots around the world and interviewing high-ranking disease-prevention experts. Viewers learn about the basics of influenza microbiology, the factors that distinguish swine-origin H1N1 from a seasonal virus, its mechanisms for spreading, its possible mutations, and its potential global impact. Tools used to fight it, including proper hygiene, quarantines, vaccines, and antivirals, are also discussed. Experts include Dr. Sylvie Briand of the World Health Organization, Dr. M. L. Gougeon of the Pasteur Institute, and Dr. Jean-Paul Gonzalez of the French-administered Institute for Research Development. (52 minutes)

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On the centenary of the 1918 Spanish Flu, Unmasking Influenza examines the social and political impact on Canada during the world’s deadliest flu pandemic, and sheds light on whether or not we are prepared for the next deadly flu pandemic. Unmasking Influenza is not only a story of great tragedy, but also one of hope and courage as it showcases how Canadians with the odds extremely stacked against them endured in 1918, and how they would persevere today. It is also a tribute to past innovation and present, as Canada’s scientific health community ramps up their defenses against Mother Nature at its worst.

Infectious Diseases traces the transmission and impact of infectious disease, both today and throughout the history of the world. Focuses on prevention through simple techniques such as vaccines.