Cellfie Life: Recent Episodes
Nikaela Aitken - MCAT review
I’m going to start this episode with a little story. When I decided I was going to be crazy and start this podcast, I was trying to think of a name for it, and I came up with the name Cellfie Life. I was running it by my best friend who is a social media manager. She does social media for a living, and she wasn’t exactly a fan of the name because she thought it sounded like a prison podcast, which is not at all what I was going for, but I was excited and proceeded to tell her all about Robert Hooke….
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Unveiling the Microscopic World: Bacteria, Archaea, Fungi, and More!
This podcast delves into the fascinating realm of microscopic life. We’ll begin by cracking the code on the key difference between prokaryotes (bacteria and archaea) and eukaryotes (organisms with complex cells). We’ll explore how scientists classify these organisms using a ranking system, journeying from domain all the way down to species.
Get ready to meet the extremophiles known as archaea, who thrive in unbelievably harsh environments. We’ll also encounter the diverse world of bacteria, some beneficial and some pathogenic. Buckle up as we explore how bacteria are classified and how they reproduce.
The microscopic tour continues with a look at fungi, whose cell walls are made of a unique material called chitin. We’ll discover how fungi can reproduce both sexually and asexually. Finally, we’ll encounter the mysterious prions, misfolded proteins that can wreak havoc on cellular functions.
This podcast promises a captivating journey into the microscopic world, packed with fun facts and insights!
This episode is the second part of a series on embryogenesis, which is the formation and development of an embryo in the first eight weeks.
The episode picks up right after implantation. It covers the formation of the three germ layers: ectoderm, mesoderm and endoderm. These germ layers give rise to different tissues in the body.
Neurulation is the process where the neural tube forms. The neural tube will later form the brain and spinal cord.
The episode also talks about teratogens, which are things that can interfere with development and cause defects. Some examples of teratogens include alcohol, environmental chemicals, and viruses.
Stem cells are also discussed. Stem cells are cells that can differentiate into many different types of cells. The episode talks about the different types of stem cells and how they differentiate.
The last topic covered in the episode is fetal circulation. Fetal circulation is different from adult circulation because the fetus is not using its lungs to take in oxygen. The fetus gets its oxygen from the mother through the placenta.
I have the script notes from all the episodes, so if you want to print out and use them to aid in your studying, the transcripts are available under the episodes. Download the full transcript!
This episode teaches about the formation and development of an embryo in the first eight weeks. Fertilization is explained, detailing how sperm meets egg and delivers its genetic material. We cover the stages of embryo development: zygote, morula, blastula, and blastocyst. Each stage is described along with its key features. Finally, the episode discusses how the blastocyst implants itself in the uterus and the beginning stages of placenta development.
I have the script notes from all the episodes, so if you want to print out and use them to aid in your studying, the transcripts are available under the episodes. Download the full transcript!
Cracking the Code on Periods: Unravel the Mysteries of Ovulation and Your Cycle
This episode dives deep into the fascinating world of female reproduction. We’ll crack the code on ovulation, transform you into a master of the menstrual cycle, and have you rocking the lingo like a pro: luteal phase, follicle phase, corpus luteum, progesterone – no sweat!
Get ready to go beyond the basics and truly understand what’s happening inside you each month.
Welcome to the Cellfie Life. Thank you so much for listening!!! Seriously, My name is Nikaela and today we are going to be reviewing the cell cycle, Meiosis and Mitosis. If you have questions or comments or corrections. Please let me know- the best way to reach me is on insta handle: @thiscellfielife or the contact form on the contact page!
I have the script notes from all the episodes, so if you want to print out and use them to aid in your studying, the transcripts are available under the episodes. Download the full transcript!
Welcome to the Cellfie Life. Thank you so much for listening!!! Seriously, My name is Nikaela and today we are going to be reviewing the cell cycle, Meiosis and Mitosis. If you have questions or comments or corrections. Please let me know- the best way to reach me is on insta handle: @thiscellfielife or the contact form on the contact page!
I have the script notes from all the episodes, so if you want to print out and use them to aid in your studying, the transcripts are available under the episodes. Download the full transcript!
Welcome to the Cellfie Life. Thank you so much for listening!!! Seriously, My name is Nikaela and today we are going to be reviewing the cell cycle, Meiosis and Mitosis. If you have questions or comments or corrections. Please let me know- the best way to reach me is on insta handle: @thiscellfielife or the contact form on the contact page!
I have the script notes from all the episodes, so if you want to print out and use them to aid in your studying, the transcripts are available under the episodes. Download the full transcript!
Let's talk about the plasma membrane, the components of the cytoskeleton, the organelles, and introduce the different types of membrane transportation. We will review membrane fluidity, fluid mosaic model, and cell theory.
Pathogens!! In this episode, we will be talking about fungus, archaea, bacteria, virus, and prions specifically as they relate to the human condition.
Embryogenesis II- we finish up the embryology review by going over gastrulation, neurulation, and getting into a discussion on the germ layers, teratogens, stem cells, and fetal circulation.
Let's talk about fertilization and implantation, and cleavage and morulas, and blastocysts and the trophoblasts and the inner cell mass. And how the inner cell mass gives rise to the bilaminar disk which ultimately gives rise to the germ layers. This episode is dense but has so much good info! buckle up and get ready for embryogenesis!!
This episode contains sexual health material
Are you guys ready for this? You all know that females have complicated reproductive system and it’s cause we can grow new humans. New humans. That is just crazy to me. So take a deep breath and dive in.
This episode contains sexual health material.
Let's talk about sex, baby! Let's talk about you and me…or let's talk about reproductive systems, and hormones, and the anterior pituitary, and the endometrium, and the epididymis.
Let's talk about the Cell Cycle, Mitosis, and Meiosis and how giant chocolate cake fits in with these processes.
Cell-fie Life is an educational podcast that reviews topics that are covered on the MCAT.