Protists in Media
- Old & Odd: Archaea, Bacteria & ProtistsThe protist section of this CrashCourse YouTube video starts at minute 8:20.
- Green Algae: Alternation of GenerationsLearn about the life cycle that alternates between gametophytes and sporophytes in this 6:35 minute YouTube video from Biologybyme.
John Bonner's Slime Mold Movies
Dr. Bonner at Princeton University is fascinated by slime mold.
Protists in the News
- Computing with SlimeSlime molds are being used to model logical circuits for computing devices. A 2014 article from esciencenews.com
- How Red Tide Knocks Out Its CompetitionKarenia brevis, a dinoflagellate, releases toxins to disable other protists when it creates red tide. A 2014 article from sciencedaily.com
- Simple Amoeba Holds the Key to Better Treatment for Alzheimer's DiseaseStudy amoeba proteins to better understand the progression of Alzheimer's disease? Researchers in England say the protist is a great model system. A 2014 article from sciencedaily.com
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