LibGuides: Biotechnology: Media and Interactive Tools

Use this page to find different media resources. It includes streaming videos and interactive online content designed to help you learn more about biotechnology.

For additional resources, see the "Video & Virtual Labs" page of the Biology research guide.

Biology: Videos & Virtual Labs

Interactive Anatomy Models

BioDigital This link opens in a new window
Explore 3D interactive anatomy models for various body systems and information about the parts of each system. New users will need to register with your SLCC email account to access the content (use link below).

Interactive Biotechnology Simulations & Labs

LabXchange: Biotechnology
Explore interactive modules, videos, and questions on topics within "Foundational Concepts and Techniques in Biotechnology." From Harvard.
HHMI BioInteractive Classroom Resources
Explore virtual labs, interactive videos, and 3D models. Find materials on the atmosphere, climate, climate change, and more. Philanthropic organization HHMI's BioInteractive materials can be for educational purposes.
Learn.Genetics
From the University of Utah's Genetic Science Learning Center, learn from videos, interactive tools, and text entries. Subjects include: cell biology, ecology, genetics, human health, and more.
PhET Simulations: Biology
Free, interactive, research-based science simulations from the University of Colorado
Virtual Scanning Electron Microscope
Interactive microscope with different samples and ability to change focus, contrast, brightness and magnification
DNA From the Beginning
"An animated primer of 75 experiments that made modern genetics." From Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.

Please note that these interactive resources may not be fully accessible.

Online Biotechnology Videos

Films On Demand Collection This link opens in a new window
A large collection of streaming videos with academic, vocation, and life-skills content on a wide variety of subjects
AVON (Academic Video Online) This link opens in a new window
AVON contains thousands of award winning films covering a wide range of subjects including: anthropology, business, counseling, film, health, history, music, and more.

Try searching the Library's Films of Demand or AVON video databases for "Biotechnology." Access these streaming films using your MySLCC username and password.

Videos on both Films on Demand and AVON have English captions and transcripts available.

UCSD-TV Science
The University of California San Diego Television's page for all science videos, series, and podcasts. Browse by science subjects to find biology-specific films. Videos should have closed captions and transcripts included.
Biotech TED Talks
Browse and view a collection on TED Talks on Biotech topics. Videos should have closed captions and transcripts included.

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Interactive Anatomy Models

Interactive Biotechnology Simulations & Labs

Online Biotechnology Videos

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