BioTrekkie Explains!
BioTrekkie Explains!
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Chromatin remodeling in tribbles in Star Trek: Prodigy
In this latest super-brief BioTrekkie video, I talk about a genetics term that showed up briefly in a Star Trek: Prodigy episode: chromatin remodeling. We often think of DNA as a long loose thread, but in reality, it's often tightly wound around proteins called histones, which I talked about in another video (link below). This combination of histones and DNA is called "chromatin". Packaging DNA as chromatin helps protect it from damage. Different stretches of chromatin may be packed tightly, which makes it so the genes there are typically off, or it can be packed loosely, where the genes there can be turned on. Changing from loose to tight packaging or the other way is chromatin remodelin...
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Видео

BioTrekkie With the Admiral, Bloopers/ Outtakes, June 2024 Release
Просмотров 2153 месяца назад
Bloopers/ outtakes from our 2024 recording sessions, discussing Star Trek: Discovery season 5! In this video series more generally, Star Trek science consultant Dr. Mohamed Noor (advised on Discovery seasons 3-4) teams up with Star Trek actress Jayne Brook (Admiral Katrina Cornwell in Discovery seasons 1-2) to teach science using Star Trek: Discovery. Videos use on-screen depictions as springbo...
Origin of mate preferences and of life itself: Biology in Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Episodes 9-10
Просмотров 3173 месяца назад
In our series finale of BioTrekkie with the Admiral, we talk about the series finale episodes of Star Trek: Discovery, season 5, episodes 9-10. Biology topics include the origin of mate preferences, including direct benefits, nuptial gifts, and “sexy son” sexual selection. We speculate that life on other worlds may not be so improbable given the size of the universe, nor may it require intentio...
Cold for Healing, Death Types, & Root Cuttings: Biology in Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Episodes 7-8
Просмотров 7384 месяца назад
In this latest BioTrekkie with the Admiral episode, we talk about biology in episodes 7 and 8 of Star Trek: Discovery season 5, including tissue regeneration, different effects of cold on the healing process, clinical and biological death, and root cuttings. We dig into some fun facts on inflammation and the longest time anyone has been clinically dead. On the production side, we cover the broa...
Molting, Vibration, and Sound Transmission: Biology in Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Episodes 5-6
Просмотров 3504 месяца назад
In today's episode, we talk about biology in episodes 5 and 6 of Star Trek: Discovery season 5, including seasonal plumage in various bird species, soft-shelled crab exoskeletons, and long-distance communication in elephants. We also talk about the use of sound and vibrations in various health applications. On the production side, we talk about the themes of second-chances, characters moving on...
Barbs, Stealth, & Regeneration: Biology in Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Episodes 3-4
Просмотров 3195 месяцев назад
In today's episode, we talk about biology in episodes 3 and 4 of Star Trek: Discovery season 5, including how barbs work in various species, animal approaches to being stealthy, and regrowing injured appendages. We talk porcupine quills, stingray barbs, and how jellyfish stingers (nematocysts) work. And we talk about what animals can actually regrow appendages, either directly or with some help...
Origin of Life and More: Biology in Star Trek Discovery Season 5 Episodes 1-2
Просмотров 5735 месяцев назад
In today's episode, we eagerly discuss the launch of Star Trek: Discovery season 5! In today’s episode, we discuss the origin of life and studies around it (e.g., the Muller Urey experiments) the concept of panspermia, bioluminescence in bacteria, and more. We also talk about the outstanding performances (including several outstanding new characters played by talented actors); themes of connect...
Return of BioTrekkie with the Admiral for 2024!
Просмотров 6635 месяцев назад
Star Trek science consultant "BioTrekkie" Dr. Mohamed Noor (credits in Discovery seasons 3-4) and Star Trek actress Jayne Brook (Admiral Katrina Cornwell in Discovery seasons 1-2) announced that they are re-launching their RUclips mini-series “BioTrekkie with the Admiral” on April 7, 2024, at 10:00am Pacific time, following the international release of Discovery season 5 episodes. They first la...
Ribosome Replacement in a Retrieved Romulan
Просмотров 1907 месяцев назад
This super-brief BioTrekkie video lays out the function of ribosomes and how they are the site within the cell wherein a DNA message (transcribed via mRNA) is translated into amino acids in a protein. Ribosomes came up in the context of a sick Romulan in Star Trek: The Next Generation's season 3 episode "The Enemy", wherein he needs a transfusion of ribosomes to survive. Yet another fun install...
Bone-Eating (Osteophagy) in Real Animals and in Star Trek Moopsies
Просмотров 486Год назад
This latest BioTrekkie video delves into Star Trek: Lower Decks season 4's fun yet horrifying introduction of the bone-eating moopsie alien (Episode 2: "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee"). Bone-eating (osteophagy) is a real phenomenon in the animal kingdom, so come learn about some examples of animals that eat bones and their surprising adaptations, as well as a possible science explanation for ...
Biology and Science Consulting in Star Trek: Discovery
Просмотров 292Год назад
This full-length convention talk goes over real-world science depicted or mentioned in the first four seasons of Star Trek: Discovery, as well as discusing how the science consulting process worked in seasons 3-4. Some real-world topics covered include recombination, DNA repair and spooling, tardigrades, fungal biology, natural history, metamorphoses, mitochondrial DNA, prion diseases, polyploi...
Histones, DNA spooling, and broken genes in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Просмотров 235Год назад
In this installment of BioTrekkie Explains, come learn about how DNA is packaged in your cells, why having just a single duplicated genome copy is bad, and more real-world science using depictions from the Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 2 episode "Charades". I try to interpret some brief character lines and text written on computer monitors in the context of what exactly has happened to S...
Star Trek franchise Art Director Timothy Peel Interview for Virtual Trek Con 4
Просмотров 241Год назад
Come meet graphic artist and visual effects professional Timothy Peel. Tim has had vital roles in visuals seen in Star Trek Discovery, Strange New Worlds, and Short Treks. Additionally, he has worked on The Expanse, Pacific Rim, Jumanji, and many other TV series and movies. Find out specifics about his work on the Species 10-C light patterns, hydrocarbon compounds, and more! Interviewed by Dr. ...
Happy new year 2023 from #BioTrekkie With the Admiral!
Просмотров 535Год назад
Happy new year 2023 from #BioTrekkie With the Admiral!
Homoploid hybrid speciation in the real world and in Star Trek: Prodigy
Просмотров 312Год назад
Homoploid hybrid speciation in the real world and in Star Trek: Prodigy
Evolutionary reasons for helping relatives, siblicide, and the Gorn in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Просмотров 2562 года назад
Evolutionary reasons for helping relatives, siblicide, and the Gorn in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
BioTrekkie With the Admiral, Bloopers/ Outtakes May 2022 Release
Просмотров 4382 года назад
BioTrekkie With the Admiral, Bloopers/ Outtakes May 2022 Release
Diversity benefits, organisms, & ethical conundrums: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 12-13
Просмотров 4752 года назад
Diversity benefits, organisms, & ethical conundrums: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 12-13
Commensalism, Chemical Communication, and Directors: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 10-11
Просмотров 5282 года назад
Commensalism, Chemical Communication, and Directors: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 10-11
Animal cooperation, Risk, and Overlapping Dialogue: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 7-9
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Animal cooperation, Risk, and Overlapping Dialogue: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 7-9
Beetles, Fixed Action Patterns, & Lalogi Orb Trees: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 5-6
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Beetles, Fixed Action Patterns, & Lalogi Orb Trees: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 5-6
Suspended Animation, Plant Defenses, & Tilly Leaving: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 3-4
Просмотров 3862 года назад
Suspended Animation, Plant Defenses, & Tilly Leaving: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 3-4
Flying Animals, Surviving Space, Working Together: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 1-2
Просмотров 7402 года назад
Flying Animals, Surviving Space, Working Together: Biology & More in Discovery Season 4 Eps 1-2
"BioTrekkie With the Admiral" returning March 27, 2022, to discuss Star Trek Discovery season 4!
Просмотров 2992 года назад
"BioTrekkie With the Admiral" returning March 27, 2022, to discuss Star Trek Discovery season 4!
On the Origin of Animal Mating Preferences on Earth (& Bajor)
Просмотров 3562 года назад
On the Origin of Animal Mating Preferences on Earth (& Bajor)
Genetics vs. Environment, Heritability, and Alien Drug Addictions in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Просмотров 2452 года назад
Genetics vs. Environment, Heritability, and Alien Drug Addictions in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine
Happy New Year 2022 from BioTrekkie with the Admiral
Просмотров 4852 года назад
Happy New Year 2022 from BioTrekkie with the Admiral
Phylogenetics, Species Relations, and Alien Reptiles in Star Trek: Voyager
Просмотров 2472 года назад
Phylogenetics, Species Relations, and Alien Reptiles in Star Trek: Voyager
DOCTOR, DOCTOR! Answering medical & genetics questions on Star Trek!
Просмотров 1792 года назад
DOCTOR, DOCTOR! Answering medical & genetics questions on Star Trek!
Convergent Evolution, Mimicry, and a Star Trek Alien Planet
Просмотров 2272 года назад
Convergent Evolution, Mimicry, and a Star Trek Alien Planet

Комментарии

  • @darrinandruthsutherland3070
    @darrinandruthsutherland3070 2 месяца назад

    Truly insightful discussion. 🖖

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      I appreciate it-- thanks! 🖖

  • @darrinandruthsutherland3070
    @darrinandruthsutherland3070 2 месяца назад

    Always enjoy your videos! 🖖

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      Thanks- you're very kind! 🖖

  • @darrinandruthsutherland3070
    @darrinandruthsutherland3070 2 месяца назад

    Excellent discussion! 🖖

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      Thanks much! 🖖

  • @TheRealSnowCat
    @TheRealSnowCat 2 месяца назад

    Fantastic explanation, as always! But now, I'm hungry, because those chromatin illustrations bore a striking resemblance to French Macarons!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      Ha ha ha! And thanks!

  • @montanawardog
    @montanawardog 2 месяца назад

    I couldn't help myself, being the odd man out and NOT having watched the new season yet, I just HAD to know!! Thank you, my friend!!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      Thank YOU Wardogheim! 🖖

  • @3fatlobsters
    @3fatlobsters 2 месяца назад

    Tribbles with teeth?! Oh, RIIIGHT! Chromatin remodeling. :)

  • @georgecharalambous8665
    @georgecharalambous8665 2 месяца назад

    Though not yet reached the specific episode, it's always nice to get a new video from @Biotrekkieexplains 🖖🖖🖖LLAP from Cyprus

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      Thanks for watching and enjoy the season! I hope I didn't spoil the episode too badly! 🖖

  • @daveagreg
    @daveagreg 2 месяца назад

    I was waiting for this from in S2Ep1. It's nice hearing old definitions from college courses but getting a more fun explanation. Thanks for the extra learning...er...teaching @BioTrekkie ! SCIENCE RULES!!!! 💙💙💙🤓🖖🏾

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      You're always so kind-- thanks much, Dave! Glad you enjoyed this! 🖖

  • @bobd2659
    @bobd2659 2 месяца назад

    Short, sweet, and a nice explanation! Pretty certain Chromatin is also 'trademarked' by a company that sells ChromaQ Green Screens...in a tin... *Trademark quoted because they have rights over how it's used in a commercial/non-biological way...

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      Very interesting-- I didn't know about the trademarked version! Thanks Bob! 🖖

  • @franciscosison4163
    @franciscosison4163 2 месяца назад

    I was checking on Dr Noor’s channel while I was watching it to see if there would be an explanation. Last I checked was Wednesday when I finished watching Series 2. Glad I checked again today. Thank you Dr. Noor!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      Glad you caught this! Thanks for watching! 🖖

  • @annmarie6985
    @annmarie6985 2 месяца назад

    I love thinking about chromatin!!!!

  • @annmarie6985
    @annmarie6985 2 месяца назад

    🧬🖖🧬🖖🧬

  • @mayborello1461
    @mayborello1461 2 месяца назад

    Thanks Mohamed! Always fun to learn from BioTrekkie Explains!!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 2 месяца назад

      Thank YOU, May! 🖖

  • @JRPoole57
    @JRPoole57 2 месяца назад

    👨🏾‍🎓 there’s so much to know and learn

  • @KyleGrayYoung
    @KyleGrayYoung 3 месяца назад

    This was lots of fun! I'm sad that the end of Disco is here. I hope you two will be back when Strange New Worlds starts up again! Long live BioTrekkie & The Admiral! 🖖

  • @georgecharalambous8665
    @georgecharalambous8665 3 месяца назад

    Enjoyable as always watching your videos. Thank you @Biotrekkieexplains and @JayneBrook Still in denial that 'Biotrekkie with the Admiral' is over. LLAP from Cyprus 🖖

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Always great to see you, George! Best wishes from the USA! 🖖

  • @annmarie6985
    @annmarie6985 3 месяца назад

    Looooove!!!!

  • @mattboardman8837
    @mattboardman8837 3 месяца назад

    Haha!! That was a lot of fun!

  • @I_am_Locutus_of_Borg
    @I_am_Locutus_of_Borg 3 месяца назад

    That was fun, thank you for posting this :)

  • @oidirk
    @oidirk 3 месяца назад

    Jayne played my favorite admiral in all of Trek. I was so sad when she met her end.

  • @mayborello1461
    @mayborello1461 3 месяца назад

    Love you two and your BioTrekkie discussions! I'm hoping for more of these on the next ST series!! 💜

  • @daveagreg
    @daveagreg 3 месяца назад

    Fun fun!!! Thanks @mafnoor @JayneBrook @BioTrekkie 😛

  • @chucka.3520
    @chucka.3520 3 месяца назад

    Bloopers are fun!

  • @louisea966
    @louisea966 3 месяца назад

    you guys are fabulous

  • @theholyghost
    @theholyghost 3 месяца назад

    This is dope.

  • @magnusvontesla
    @magnusvontesla 3 месяца назад

    Thank you, Discovery! BioTrekkie and the Admiral, please do the next series seasons too!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the kind words! 🖖

  • @Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P
    @Capt.Marco-Hawk-L.L.A.P 3 месяца назад

    I really enjoyed these episodes, will miss them and a huge thank you for doing them.

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      You're very kind to write this-- thank you so much! We had fun too! 🖖

  • @I_am_Locutus_of_Borg
    @I_am_Locutus_of_Borg 3 месяца назад

    Thanks so much for these shows, I really enjoyed them and hope we'll see Jane again on your channel :)

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the kind words and glad you enjoyed the content! 🖖

  • @montanawardog
    @montanawardog 3 месяца назад

    A lovely wrap up to Discovery with BioTrekkie and the Admiral! Today was a crazy day so I missed the Live Chat, but the rewatch did still have it, so I vicariously hung out with #ChatPack!! Hoping for more of these insights for more shows @BioTrekkie and @Jayne Brook!!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for joining us, Wardogheim! We appreciate you! 🖖

  • @jacquelyncorbin8116
    @jacquelyncorbin8116 3 месяца назад

    I really want a show just about Sector 4.

  • @georgecharalambous8665
    @georgecharalambous8665 3 месяца назад

    @BioTrekkie and @JayneBrook I refuse to accept that this series of videos is over. I know that denial is the first step towards acceptance, but this is step that I want to stick to. Denial. No, it's not over. Sometime later, there will come anger, compromise, depression and then acceptance. But for now, no, I am in denial. 🖖 LLAP from Cyprus 🖖

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Thanks for joining us, George-- always appreciated seeing your name pop up! And hope the acceptance comes smoothly! 😂 🖖

  • @chucka.3520
    @chucka.3520 3 месяца назад

    Nice video, Mohamed and Jayne. I have always enjoyed your content.

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Thanks much, Chuck! 🖖

  • @daveagreg
    @daveagreg 3 месяца назад

    Great send-off @Mafnoor @BioTrekkie and @JayneBrook - please, PLEASE come back for continuing Trek series where you see appropriate because we're going to miss you. Here's to Science, Production, and Trek! ❤💛💙💙💙🤓🖖🏾

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      You are the best, Dave-- so appreciate your kindness and generosity. We'll see what the future holds! Thanks for taking this ride with us! 🖖

  • @mayborello1461
    @mayborello1461 3 месяца назад

    Thanks so much Jayne and Mohamed!! This was so fun to watch! Loved your reviews on Discovery!!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Thanks much, May, also for joining the live chats! We appreciate you! 🖖

  • @johndavis6119
    @johndavis6119 3 месяца назад

    Great episode

  • @gloriagenx569
    @gloriagenx569 3 месяца назад

    Thank you guys for BioTrekkie! I’m going to miss this! LLAP 🖖❤️

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      We appreciate you joining us for this journey and all your enthusiasm, Gloria! 🖖

  • @tsonialitz5911
    @tsonialitz5911 3 месяца назад

    Thank you for doing BioTrekkie! We love you both.

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Aw, thank YOU for joining! Really appreciate it!

  • @annmarie6985
    @annmarie6985 3 месяца назад

    Yes!!!!! 🖖🖖🖖🖖 …will need you both back for the Starfleet Academy show!!!

    • @daveagreg
      @daveagreg 3 месяца назад

      Great idea Ann Marie!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 3 месяца назад

      Thank you both-- you're both awesome!!! 🖖

  • @magnusvontesla
    @magnusvontesla 3 месяца назад

    Regarding the use of cold for healing, I took it to be a reference to the idea from DS9 about the Breen homeworld being a frozen planet, and that the armors were actually refrigeration suits. Of course, L'ak doesn't wear a suit, or maybe he used tech that did the same, and the other Breen wear the armor for ceremonial purposes. Or perhaps he can resist the higher temperature by using the more solid shape the other Breen shun.

  • @majorkaios
    @majorkaios 3 месяца назад

    Is it true that I never saw a Muslim or Chinese name in any Star Trek or its hybrids?

  • @donaldlococo954
    @donaldlococo954 4 месяца назад

    Typical post-Roddenberry theme ... technology saves. Other than that existential idiocy, season 5 is the best written and produced.

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      We enjoyed the season!

  • @I_am_Locutus_of_Borg
    @I_am_Locutus_of_Borg 4 месяца назад

    Love these episodes, please keep them coming :)

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      One more coming in 2 weeks! 🖖

  • @montanawardog
    @montanawardog 4 месяца назад

    Wonderful review of these very epic themes, both biologically and philosophically. When I had my knee replaced this past year, part of my at home therapy was the use of a cold compress device to help with the swelling attendant to the healing process. I did something similar with my shoulder replacement, but the cool toy I got to take home was next level for the process. Basically running water chilled to less than 40 degrees through a compress I wrapped around my knee. "Cool stuff" for sure and certain!. I'm still fascinated with the Breen and the possibilities of their biology and their cold suits, just like the Aenar and their Andorian cousins living on a frozen world, yet still producing to bipedal species. Thanks for the science and the philosophy!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      Thanks @Wardogheim ! Glad you enjoyed it, and glad the cold therapy helped with your knee! 🖖

  • @daveagreg
    @daveagreg 4 месяца назад

    Thanks so much @BioTrekkie @Mafnoor and Jayne - I always leave informed and the chat was great today! I had to watch the last 10-15 min since I was walking into a panel, but I didn't want to miss this! ❤💛💙🤓🖖🏾

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      Thanks, Dave-- we always appreciate your positivity and insights! You're awesome! 🖖

  • @gloriagenx569
    @gloriagenx569 4 месяца назад

    Thank you so much, it’s always a pleasure to listen to your insights; I’m going to miss this! ❤️🖖

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      We've appreciated your positive feedback throughout this project-- thank you, Gloria! 🖖

  • @lesliedavid1244
    @lesliedavid1244 4 месяца назад

    I had cold compression therapy after shoulder surgery. It really helped with pain.

  • @chucka.3520
    @chucka.3520 4 месяца назад

    Nice content and information. Thank you, Mohamed and Jayne.

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      Thanks Chuck-- glad you liked it! 🖖

  • @annmarie6985
    @annmarie6985 4 месяца назад

    Dream team!!!!!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      You're the best!!! 🖖

  • @darkelement209
    @darkelement209 4 месяца назад

    Hello my favorite people!! I love your videos Dr. Mohamed and Admiral Jayne !!!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      Very kind of you-- thanks, and glad you like them! 🖖

  • @mayborello1461
    @mayborello1461 4 месяца назад

    Thanks so much Mohamed and Jayne! I loved hearing your insights on episodes 7 and 8! So fun!!

    • @BioTrekkie
      @BioTrekkie 4 месяца назад

      Thanks much, May! 🖖