biology

Biology

JoVE Core series brings biology to life through over 300 concise and easy-to-understand animated video lessons that explain key concepts in biology, plus more than 150 scientist-in-action videos that show actual research experiments conducted in today’s laboratories.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/corebio.jpg

cell biology

Cell Biology

JoVE Core Cell Biology illustrates complex cellular processes in easy-to-understand yet comprehensive animated video lessons. This collection focuses on the essential components and functions of cells, including organelles and membranes, cellular transport, and cell energetics. It is complemented by scientist-in-action videos that demonstrate the application of cell biology in real-world research experiments.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/cellbio.jpg

molecular biology

Molecular Biology

JoVE Core Molecular Biology showcases the molecular processes of the cell through clear and concise animated video lessons. Additionally, in scientist-in-action videos, these concepts' application is demonstrated through real experiments in modern laboratories.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/coremolbio.jpg

anatomy and physiology

Anatomy and Physiology

JoVE Core Anatomy and Physiology showcases the anatomical and physiological details of the human body in comprehensive, clear, and engaging video animations. This collection of lessons focuses on the structures, components, functions, and requirements of the human body. It is complemented by scientist-in-action videos that demonstrate the application of this knowledge in real-world medical and research settings.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/core-anatomy-and-physiology-banner.jpg

pharmacology

JoVE Core Pharmacology provides engaging animations that explain fundamental concepts, including drug effects, classification, and pharmacokinetics. Scientist-in-action videos illustrate real-world research conducted in today's laboratories.

Pharmacology

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/core-pharma.jpg

pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

Jove Core Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics is a comprehensive collection designed to equip students with a solid understanding of the relationship between pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD). This foundational series covers essential topics, including biopharmaceutics, drug behavior modeling, and the correlation between drug concentration and therapeutic response. It is complemented by scientist-in-action videos to demonstrate the real-world application.

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/pharmacodynamics.png

nursing

JoVE Core Nursing offers concise animated lessons on nursing practices, covering health systems, nursing organizations, and health concepts. It includes practical communication, infection prevention, and nursing fundamentals, providing students with a clear understanding of nursing principles.

Nursing

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/core-nursing-banner.jpg

medical-surgical nursing

JoVE Core Medical-Surgical Nursing offers comprehensive animated lessons that cover major systems of the human body, integrating anatomy and physiology with system-specific assessments. This collection encompasses disease conditions based on the body systems, detailing their pathophysiology, medical and surgical management, and nursing interventions. These lessons provide a clear and practical understanding of medical-surgical care, equipping students with essential skills for managing patient care in various clinical settings.

Medical-Surgical Nursing

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/surgical-nursing.jpg

chemistry

Chemistry

JoVE Core Chemistry brings general chemistry concepts to life using concise and easy-to-understand animated video lessons. Plus, in the scientist-in-action videos, we demonstrate classical and original research experiments performed in today's laboratories worldwide.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/corechem.jpg

organic chemistry

Organic Chemistry

JoVE Core Organic Chemistry explains basic concepts of stereochemistry, reactions, and mechanisms using concise and easy-to-understand animated video lessons. Additionally, the scientist-in-action videos demonstrate the application of related concepts in classical and original research experiments performed in today's laboratories worldwide.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/coreorgchem.png

analytical chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

JoVE Core Analytical Chemistry simplifies complex chemical principles by breaking them down into clear, engaging animations, making topics from SI Units to NMR spectroscopy more accessible and straightforward. Additionally, the scientist-in-action videos highlight the application of these concepts in real-world research conducted in laboratories globally.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/core-analytical-chemistry-banner.jpg

physics

Physics

JoVE Core Physics introduces the theory and application of fundamental physics topics, including kinematics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, statics, waves, and acoustics, with concise and easy-to-understand animated videos. Additionally, the scientist-in-action videos demonstrate the application of related concepts in classical and original research experiments performed in today's laboratories worldwide.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/corephysics.png

statistics

Statistics

JoVE Core Statistics introduces the concepts and application of the collection, analysis, presentation, and interpretation of data to students. These animated lessons provide an understanding of statistics beneficial to students from a wide range of disciplines. Additionally, the scientist-in-action videos demonstrate the application of related concepts in classical and original research experiments performed in today's laboratories worldwide

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/corestats2.png

mechanical engineering

JoVE Core Mechanical Engineering offers concise, easy-to-understand animated videos covering key topics such as equilibrium, forces, truss analysis, and structural mechanics. Explore their real-world applications, and witness these concepts in action through scientist-led experiments.


Mechanical Engineering

JoVE Core Mechanical Engineering offers concise, easy-to-understand animated videos covering key topics such as equilibrium, forces, truss analysis, and structural mechanics. Explore their real-world applications, and witness these concepts in action through scientist-led experiments.

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/core-mechanical-engineering-banner.jpg

civil engineering

JoVE Core Civil Engineering offers a foundational exploration of essential construction materials such as bricks, stones, steel, wood, and concrete, along with fluid mechanics topics like flow over immersed bodies, open channel flow, and dimensional modeling. It also covers key surveying concepts, including leveling, traverse adjustments, curve design, topographic mapping, and geospatial technologies (GPS & GIS). Science-in-action videos showcase laboratory research on materials, fluids, and surveying practices in real-world engineering systems.

Civil Engineering

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/core-civil-engineering.png

electrical engineering

JoVE Core Electrical Engineering offers easy-to-understand animated videos that cover fundamental concepts of electric circuits along with circuit analysis techniques. It incorporates first-order and second-order circuits using operational amplifiers and circuit transformation concepts. The inclusion of practical design examples and real-world applications through scientist-in-action videos adds significant educational value, making complex concepts accessible.

Electrical Engineering

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/core-electrical-engineering-banner.png

introduction to psychology

JoVE Core Introduction to Psychology offers an engaging learning experience on the fundamental principles of psychology through concise video lessons. Students will explore important topics such as cognitive processes, emotional regulation, and neural mechanisms, establishing a strong foundation in the study of the mind and human behavior. This series provides an accessible and captivating approach to grasp the essential concepts of the discipline.

Introduction to Psychology

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/banners/scicat/core-intro-to-psych.png

microbiology

JoVE Core Microbiology provides an engaging introduction to the microbial world and its influence on health, industry, and the environment. This comprehensive collection covers key concepts such as microbial structure, metabolism, genetics, and ecology. It introduces essential laboratory techniques and microscopy methods through visually engaging animations. Corresponding scientist-in-action videos bridge classroom concepts with real-world research and applications.

Microbiology

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/ftp_upload/microbiology_subject_banner_Microbiology_website_banner_image.png

social psychology

JoVE Core Social Psychology offers a comprehensive learning experience on the principles of social behavior through concise, animated video lessons. The series explores key topics such as self-concept, social cognition, group dynamics, stereotypes, and relationships. It provides a structured foundation for understanding human behavior in social situations. Students gain insights into how individuals think, feel, and behave in social contexts while examining the psychological processes that influence interactions and judgments. By integrating theory with real-world applications, these lessons offer a clear and engaging approach to mastering essential concepts in social psychology.

Social Psychology

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/ftp_upload/social_psychology_subject_banner_Banner_TN.jpeg

math fundamentals

The JoVE Math Fundamentals collection is designed to build a deep and comprehensive understanding of essential mathematics. Covering the foundations of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and analytic reasoning, this course establishes a strong base for future studies. The collection connects core mathematical concepts with real-world practice, equipping learners to solve complex problems, master problem-solving skills, and apply abstract ideas.

Math Fundamentals

https://cloudfront.jove.com/files/ftp_upload/math_fundamentals_subject_banner_Math_Fund.png

jove core

JoVE Core

Video textbooks which explain concepts taught in undergraduate courses through high-impact animations and real-life experiments.

Education

unit 1

Unit 1

key terms and concepts

KEY TERMS AND CONCEPTS

scientists in action

SCIENTISTS IN ACTION

the lymphatic and immune system

The Lymphatic and Immune System

Chapter 25 introduction to lymphatic and immune system

introduction-to-lymphatic-and-immune-system

Introduction to Lymphatic and Immune System

Immunity refers to the body&#39;s ability to resist infections and diseases. All cells and tissues that provide immunity collectively form the immune ...

functions of the lymphatic and immune system

functions-of-the-lymphatic-and-immune-system

Functions of the Lymphatic and Immune System

The lymphatic system provides structural and functional support to the immune system against pathogens.
The lymphoid organs, lymph, and lymphatic vessels ...

lymphatic vessels and lymph transport

Lymphatic Vessels and Lymph Transport

Lymphatic vessels, or lymphatics, transport lymph from peripheral tissues to the venous system.
The journey of lymph begins in the thin-walled lymphatic ...

lymphoid cells and tissues

Lymphoid Cells and Tissues

Lymphoid cells and lymphoid tissues are the two major components of lymphoid organs.
Lymphoid cells consist of immune system cells such as B and T ...

primary lymphoid organs

Primary Lymphoid Organs

The thymus and red bone marrow are the two primary lymphoid organs that are sites for lymphocyte production and maturation.
Red bone marrow is primarily ...

secondary lymphoid organs

Secondary Lymphoid Organs

Secondary lymphoid organs, such as the spleen, lymph nodes, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissues or MALT, are the sites where lymphocytes first ...

detailed structure and function of lymph nodes

detailed-structure-and-function-of-lymph-nodes

Detailed Structure and Function of Lymph Nodes

Lymph nodes are bean-shaped structures that cluster along the lymphatic vessels in the inguinal, axillary, and cervical regions. Each node is divided into ...

development of the lymphatic system

Development of the Lymphatic System

The mesoderm cells of the developing veins form the precursor lymphatic vessels and nodes called lymph sacs.
The paired jugular lymph sacs are the first ...

introduction to innate and adaptive immunity

introduction-to-innate-and-adaptive-immunity

Introduction to Innate and Adaptive Immunity

Present from birth, innate immunity is the body&#39;s first line of defense against a wide range of harmful pathogens.
It provides immediate, non-specific ...

surface membrane barriers

Surface Membrane Barriers

Surface barriers such as the skin and mucous membranes are the body&#39;s initial defense against pathogens, offering physical and chemical protection.
...

cells of the innate immune response

Cells of the Innate Immune Response

The two essential cells involved in the innate immune responses are phagocytes and natural killer, or NK cells.
Phagocytes &#8212; microphages and ...

antimicrobial proteins

Antimicrobial Proteins

Antimicrobial proteins, such as interferons, the complement system, iron-binding proteins, and antimicrobial peptides, enhance the immune response by ...

complement system

Complement System

The complement system consists of about 20 plasma proteins, working together to fortify the body&#39;s defense against infections through opsonization, ...

immune surveillance by nk cells and phagocytes

immune-surveillance-by-nk-cells-and-phagocytes

Immune Surveillance by NK Cells and Phagocytes

Immune surveillance involves monitoring peripheral tissues to detect pathogens and infected or cancerous body cells.
Natural killer, or NK cells, which ...

inflammatory response

Inflammatory Response

An inflammatory response is a localized, non-specific immune reaction marked by redness, swelling, heat, pain, and occasional loss of function.
Any ...

special features of adaptive immunity

Special Features of Adaptive Immunity

The adaptive immune system provides a specialized defense using T and B lymphocytes with specific features to combat infections effectively.
These cells ...

cells of the adaptive immune response

Cells of the Adaptive Immune Response

In the bone marrow, the common lymphoid progenitor cells give rise to precursors for T and B lymphocytes.
Next, these precursors mature to gain ...

antigens involved in adaptive immunity

Antigens Involved in Adaptive Immunity

Complete antigens, or simply antigens, are large, complex foreign molecules, mainly proteins, that initiate an immune response.
They possess two key ...

diversity of antigen receptors

Diversity of Antigen Receptors

Antigen receptors are multiprotein complexes on the B and T cell membranes that recognize specific antigens.
A B cell antigen receptor, or BCR, is a ...

antigen presenting cells

Antigen Presenting Cells

Antigen-presenting cells, also known as APCs, process foreign antigens, such as fragments from pathogens, for recognition by T cells.
When an APC engulfs ...

antigen processing pathways

Antigen Processing Pathways

The antigen-processing pathways break down antigens for presentation to lymphocytes.
The endogenous and exogenous pathways are the two main ...

t cell activation and clonal selection

T Cell Activation and Clonal Selection

Naive T cells express membrane proteins called the cluster of differentiation, or CD markers with the T cell receptor or TCR.
There are two major T cell ...

t cell types and functions

T Cell Types and Functions

Activated T cells with CD4 markers give rise to the effector helper and regulatory T cells, while the effector cytotoxic T cells arise from T cells with ...

cytotoxic t cells-mediated immune response

cytotoxic-t-cells-mediated-immune-response

Cytotoxic T Cells-mediated Immune Response

Cytotoxic T cells target body cells infected by viruses, intracellular bacteria, or parasites. They also eliminate cancerous cells and foreign cells ...

b cell activation and differentiation

B Cell Activation and Differentiation

Naive B cells become sensitized when they encounter their corresponding antigen, which binds to the B cell receptor, or BCR, on the cell surface.
After ...

antibody structure and classes

Antibody Structure and Classes

Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are soluble proteins produced by effector B cells called plasma cells in response to foreign substances like ...

antibody actions

Antibody Actions

Antibodies recognize and bind antigens to form antigen-antibody complexes for pathogen elimination.
After binding to an antigen, the antibody neutralizes ...

immunological memory

Immunological Memory

Immunological memory is the ability to react faster to the antigens that have previously activated the immune response.
This occurs due to long-lived ...

active versus passive immunity

Active versus Passive Immunity

Active immunity refers to the process by which an individual&#39;s immune system is stimulated to produce a protective response to a pathogen, typically ...

development of immunocompetence

Development of Immunocompetence

Cell-mediated immunity in a fetus begins at the third month of growth, and active antibody-mediated immunity follows about one month later.
The first ...

defense against bacterial pathogens

Defense Against Bacterial Pathogens

The immune defense against pathogenic bacteria involves phagocytes like macrophages from the innate system along with the T and B cells from the adaptive ...

immune response against viral pathogens

Immune Response Against Viral Pathogens

Upon viral infection, cells secrete interferons to protect uninfected cells and activate the patrolling NK cells to initiate a non-specific innate immune ...

immunodeficiency diseases

Immunodeficiency Diseases

Immunodeficiency diseases occur due to exposure to immunosuppressive agents, poor development of lymphoid organs, or viral infections.
Prolonged use of ...

hypersensitivities

Hypersensitivities

Hypersensitivity, or allergic reaction, occurs when the immune system overreacts to an allergen.
Hypersensitivity can be of four types.
Type I or ...