Medical animator David Bolinsky presents 9 minutes of stunning animation that show the bustling life inside a cell. Built by his company, XVIVO, to teach Harvard medical students, the clip features sweeping cinematic values and even a little drama. It communicates not only the facts of life, but life's truth and beauty. Watch the video HERE. You can see more of Bolinsky's videos at XVIVO.
Showing posts with label biology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label biology. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Fantastic Voyage Inside A Cell
Medical animator David Bolinsky presents 9 minutes of stunning animation that show the bustling life inside a cell. Built by his company, XVIVO, to teach Harvard medical students, the clip features sweeping cinematic values and even a little drama. It communicates not only the facts of life, but life's truth and beauty. Watch the video HERE. You can see more of Bolinsky's videos at XVIVO.
Monday, April 14, 2008
'Alien' Jaws Help Moray Eels Feed
Moray eels have a unique way of feeding reminiscent of a science fiction thriller, researchers at UC Davis have discovered. After seizing prey in its jaws, a second set of jaws located in the moray's throat reaches forward into the mouth, grabs the food and carries it back to the esophagus for swallowing. Read FULL STORY.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Lungless Frog
Frogs With No Lungs Discovered in Borneo
An unassuming little frog from Borneo has been found to have an exceedingly rare anatomical feature – introducing Barbourula kalimantanensis, the only known frog with no lungs. The Bornean flat-headed frog gets all of its oxygen through its skin. Read the FULL STORY.
Labels:
amphibians,
animals,
biology,
borneo,
environment,
evolution,
frogs,
herpetology,
lungs,
natural selection,
oxygen
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