BIOL 7887: Freshman Biology Seminar

Explore how viruses replicate and the various ways in which new viruses emerge. Understand the importance of mutation, cross-species transmission, and the significance of wider spread in host species for disease control strategies.

Explore the structure of bones and the key role of the nutrient foramen a small but vital hole. This video will help you understand why this marking is essential for bone health. Discover the answer to what kind of bone marking the nutrient foramen forms

Discover the mechanics of voltage-gated Na+ channels and their role in neuron activity. This video breaks down key neuronal terms like resting potential and threshold to explain precisely when these channels open. You'll come away understanding that voltage-gated Na+ channels open at the threshold state initiating an action potential.

Unpack the properties and significance of unsaturated fats in our diet. Explore the importance of double bonds in the fatty acid chains. Conclude with an insightful evaluation of statements about unsaturated fats.

Explore the influence of atmospheric pressure in our body's functions, particularly its essential role in pulmonary ventilation or the breathing process.

Discover the precise organization of thin and thick filaments in muscle cells as we debunk misconceptions and highlight the vital role of sarcomeres in muscle contraction.