Biological Systems & Chemical Networks

What Are Chemicals? | How Drugs Work in the Body | Understanding Homeostasis

We’re all made of chemicals—but what exactly is a chemical? In this video, we break down the basics: chemicals are forms of matter that exist as solids, liquids, or gases. Inside living organisms, these chemicals create complex networks that keep us alive and balanced—a process known as homeostasis.

Drugs are chemicals too! They work by interacting with these biological networks to help restore or adjust how the body functions. Whether you’re a curious learner, a patient, or a future scientist, understanding these fundamentals can empower better decisions about your health and treatment.

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In This Episode, We Explore

- What exactly is a chemical—and why it matters
- The definition of a drug and how it works in the body
- How chemical reactions power life
- Biochemicals: the molecules that make living systems tick
- Cells: the basic building blocks of life
- Types of polymers and their roles in biology
- The languages of life: how nucleic acids and proteins communicate
- DNA and RNA—what they are and what they do
- What happens when genes change: understanding mutations
- The difference between helpful and harmful gene mutations