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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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social psychology

Social Psychology

JoVE Core Social Psychology brings the foundations of our social world to life. Through 66 concise and easy-to-understand animated video lessons, we explain key concepts in the field. Plus, in another 25 scientist-in-action videos, we demonstrate classical and original research experiments performed in the laboratory.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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 heart

The Heart

Chapter 23 overview of the heart

Overview of the Heart

The heart is a hollow muscular organ that pumps blood through the body.
It is cone-shaped and weighs about 250 to 300 grams on average.
The heart is ...

location and orientation of the heart

Location and Orientation of the Heart

The heart is located in the mediastinum and spans from the first rib to the diaphragm. It lies anterior to the vertebral column, posterior to the sternum, ...

layers of the heart wall

Layers of the Heart Wall

The heart wall has three layers&#8212;the epicardium, the myocardium, and the endocardium.
The outermost layer, the epicardium, is the visceral layer of ...

chambers of the heart

Chambers of the Heart

The heart has four chambers&#8212;the right atrium, right ventricle, left atrium, and left ventricle.
Externally, the coronary sulcus separates the atria ...

heart valves

Heart Valves

The heart valves open and close in response to the pressure gradients created by the contracting heart chambers.
These valves regulate the blood flow by ...

overview of systemic and pulmonary circulation

overview-of-systemic-and-pulmonary-circulation

Overview of Systemic and Pulmonary Circulation

The pulmonary and systemic circuits work sequentially to move blood between the heart, lungs, and peripheral tissues.
Pulmonary circulation transports ...

coronary circulation

Coronary Circulation

The myocardium has its own network of blood vessels, separate from the systemic and pulmonary circuits, called the coronary circulation.
The left and ...

conduction system of the heart

Conduction System of the Heart

Autorhythmicity refers to the innate ability of the heart to initiate electrical signals and trigger muscle contractions.
This intrinsic conduction system ...

electrocardiogram

Electrocardiogram

An electrocardiogram, abbreviated as ECG, or EKG, is a test that captures a record of the heart&#39;s electrical activity.
It is performed by placing ...

cardiac cycle

Cardiac Cycle

The cardiac cycle comprises the contraction, or systole, and relaxation, or diastole, during one heartbeat.
During atrial systole, cardiac action ...

correlation between ecg and cardiac cycle

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Correlation between ECG and Cardiac Cycle

The electrical signals recorded on an electrocardiogram (ECG) occur before the mechanical processes of contraction and relaxation during the cardiac ...

disturbances in heart rhythm

Disturbances in Heart Rhythm

Disturbances in the heart rhythm, or arrhythmia, can cause irregular heartbeats.
If the heart rate falls below fifty beats per minute, it is called ...

heart sounds

Heart Sounds

Heart sounds are mainly produced when valve closures cause turbulence in the blood.
These are best heard at chest locations slightly away from the valves ...

cardiac output and stroke volume

Cardiac Output and Stroke Volume

Cardiac output is the blood volume ejected from the ventricles into the blood vessels each minute. It is calculated by multiplying the stroke volume by ...

regulation of stroke volume

Regulation of Stroke Volume

The stroke volume, which is the volume of blood ejected by a ventricle with each heartbeat, is regulated by three factors: preload, contractility, and ...

regulation of heart rates

Regulation of Heart Rates

The brain's cardiovascular center activates the ANS based on inputs received from sensory receptors.
For example, proprioceptors in muscles and joints ...

exercise and cardiac output

Exercise and Cardiac Output

Physical activity is beneficial for cardiovascular health.
For example, the American Heart Association recommends moderate-intensity aerobic exercises, ...

imbalances in cardiac output

Imbalances in Cardiac Output

Congestive heart failure, or CHF, can reduce the heart's pumping efficiency.
In CHF, an increase in preload excessively stretches the myocardium, ...

development of the heart

Development of the Heart

Development of the heart starts on the 18th or 19th day post-fertilization from a group of mesodermal cells called the cardiogenic area.
By day 20, these ...

continuous venous-arterial doppler ultrasound during a preload challenge

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Continuous Venous-Arterial Doppler Ultrasound During a Preload Challenge

A preload challenge (PC) is a clinical maneuver that, first, increases the cardiac filling (i.e., preload) and, second, calculates the change in cardiac ...

troubleshooting focus image acquisition: patient positioning, transducer manipulation, and image optimization

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Troubleshooting FoCUS Image Acquisition: Patient Positioning, Transducer Manipulation, and Image Optimization

Focused cardiac ultrasound (FoCUS) is a limited, clinician-performed application of echocardiography to add real-time information to patient care. These ...

fully endoscopic mitral valve repair with percutaneous cannulation of groin vessels

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Fully Endoscopic Mitral Valve Repair with Percutaneous Cannulation of Groin Vessels

Endoscopic mitral valve surgery (EMS) has become a standard of care at specialized heart centers, further reducing surgical trauma compared to a ...

Core - Anatomy and Physiology

The Heart