C5E5: The Fungus Among Us

C6E10: The Central Dogma - Translation

Chapter 6, Episode 10 This episode is a continuation of the central dogma, focusing on the process of translation and how ribosomes create proteins from messenger RNA.

C6E9: The Central Dogma - Transcription

Chapter 6, Episode 9 This episode introduces the central dogma and the genetic code. We'll discuss how cells create protein from genes, and point out the differences in the process of transcription between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.

C6E8: DNA Replication - Copying the Code

Chapter 6, Episode 8 In this episode we'll discuss the process of DNA replication and point out the subtle differences between linear chromosomes and circular chromosomes and how they are replicated. We'll also cover the important enzymes involved in this process, and how proofreading prevents mutations.

C6E7: The Genome

Chapter 6, Episode 7 In this episode, we'll review the DNA molecule in detail, talk about how chromosomes are organized in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, and discuss how this organization sets cells up for replication.

C5E6: Protists and Helminths

Chapter 5, Episode 6 In this episode we finish the chapter on eukaryotes by discussing algae, protozoa and helminths. We review the life cycle of Plasmodium, the protozoa that causes malaria, and cover the different classifications of helminths.