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How Does the Stomach Work?

This animation explains what happens inside our stomach after we have eaten. The main task of the stomach is to temporarily store food in order to pass it on to the bowel in small doses. There the digestion continues. But the stomach does not always work as it is supposed to. Functional dyspepsia i

The Role of Genetics in Obesity

In this video segment adapted from NOVA scienceNOW, learn about obesity and how both genetics and behavior play a role in its development. Obesity researchers Sadaf Forooqi, Stephen O'Rahilly, and Jeffrey Friedman discuss the physiological basis of appetite regulation, including the roles of the hor

The Role of Small-scale Fisheries

This video explores the crucial role of small-scale fisheries. Learn how they contribute to global food security, provide livelihoods, and shape the cultural identity of fishing communities. Join us to understand the vital work supporting this essential sector.#smallscalebusiness #fisheries #artisa

The Role of Microorganisms in the Marine Nitrogen Cycle

For more Science Videos: https://lt.org/ * What happens in the marine nitrogen cycle? In this video, KATHARINA KITZINGER explains that nitrification as carried out by marine microorganisms involves two distinct processes, with ammonia oxidation resulting in nitrite which is then transformed to nitra