Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Juan Orozco: Whether escaping from predators in the wild or just playing on a sports team, coordination is key. No matter the animal, knowing how to move is extremely important. But, even the smallest changes at the molecular level can affect this coordination. Join me as I explore how changing tiny chemical components in neurons can completely alter how animals move.
This video is part of our Virtual Scientist in a Classroom program: https://hmnh.harvard.edu/virtual-scientist-classroom. School teachers may be able to arrange a live Q&A session with this presenter.
Animation by Marco Orozco – Instagram @uppercutt__ , tiktok @uppercutt_
Juan Orozco: Whether escaping from predators in the wild or just playing on a sports team, coordination is key. No matter the animal, knowing how to move is extremely important. But, even the smallest changes at the molecular level can affect this coordination. Join me as I explore how changing tiny chemical components in neurons can completely alter how animals move.
This video is part of our Virtual Scientist in a Classroom program: https://hmnh.harvard.edu/virtual-scientist-classroom. School teachers may be able to arrange a live Q&A session with this presenter.
Animation by Marco Orozco – Instagram @uppercutt__ , tiktok @uppercutt_
