Circulation: A River of Life illustrates how food and chemical products are transported rapidly to and from the body’s living cells through the circulatory system to sustain life.
Countries: US
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Immunity
Immunity explores the complex system of physical and chemical defenses that protect animals against disease.
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Generations: Mitosis and Meiosis
Generations: Mitosis and Meiosis chronicles the process of cell division
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Patterns of Inheritance
Patterns of Inheritance begins with theories of inheritance developed by Gregor Mendel in the mid-1800s and goes on to discuss how modern-day plant geneticists improve the productivity of commercially grown crops.
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DNA: Blueprint of Life
DNA: Blueprint of Life explores the research that led to the famous double-helix model of DNA.
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Proteins: Building Blocks of Life
Proteins: Building Blocks of Life explains the structure of proteins, along with a unique property of DNA and proteins to replicate the genetic code over thousands of years.
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Microevolution
Microevolution presents the theories of natural selection that further defined the origin of species.
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Macroevolution
Macroevolution describes the larger picture of species’ changes over time, their patterns and trends.
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Accepting the Challenge
Discusses the realities of aging in terms of physiological changes. The growing specialty of gerontology is presented, and the genetics of aging and the possibility of enhancing longevity are addressed. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development.
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Making Memories
Explores information processing and short-term and long-term memory. Dementia and cognitive decline are discussed, as well as ways of keeping physically and cognitively active. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development.