Microbiology

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Explore the fascinating world of microbiology in this comprehensive 90-minute video covering bacteria, viruses, and infectious diseases. Dive deep into the mechanisms of antibiotics and antiviral drugs, understanding their action and the growing concern of antibiotic resistance. Learn about various types of vaccines, including the cutting-edge mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines, and grasp the concept of herd immunity. Gain insights into the immune system's complexities, from inflammatory responses to adaptive immunity. Examine specific diseases such as COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, monkeypox, shingles, and Lyme disease, understanding their pathology, symptoms, and treatments. Discover groundbreaking technologies like CRISPR and protein synthesis in prokaryotes through engaging animations. Whether you're a student, healthcare professional, or simply curious about microbiology, this video offers a wealth of knowledge on the microscopic world that profoundly impacts human health.

Syllabus

Antibiotics - Mechanisms of Action, Animation
Antibiotic Resistance, Animation
Antiviral Drugs Mechanisms of Action, Animation
How Vaccines Work, Herd Immunity, Types of Vaccines, Animation
All Types of Vaccines, How They Work, Animation.
RNA Vaccines (mRNA Vaccine) - Basis of Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, Animation
mRNA Vaccines - Layman’s version (Pfizer/Moderna COVID-19 vaccines), plus some FAQs, Animation.
Understanding the Virus that Causes COVID-19, Animation
How J&J COVID-19 Vaccine Works, Animation
Current Status of Possible Treatments for COVID-19, Animation
Inflammatory Response, Animation
The Immune System Overview, Animation
Cellular Immunity - Adaptive Immunity part 1, Animation
Humoral Immunity - Adaptive Immunity part 2, Animation
HIV and AIDS: Infection Stages, Pathology and Treatment, Animation
What is CRISPR? Animation.
Animation of Protein Synthesis (Translation) in Prokaryotes.
Infectious Diseases Overview, Animation
Monkeypox: Symptoms, Transmission, Prevention and Treatments, Animation
Shingles: Pathophysiology, Symptoms, 3 stages of Infection, Complications, Management, Animation.
Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) - the Kissing Disease, Animation
Syphilis - Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and Treatments, Animation
Salmonella Infections - Salmonellosis, Animation
Hand Foot and Mouth Disease, Animation
Lyme Disease, Animation