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COI synopsis: Testing fungus for its ability to destroy harmful bacteria.
The observation of the behaviour of atta ants, whose normal habitat is equatorial America, was made possible for the first time due to experiments conducted in the laboratory. Gives a detailed study of a...
Misinformation. 2010 [1970–1987]. GB. DVD. 101 minutes. BFI DVD. Price: £14.99 About the reviewer: Professor Martin Iddon is Head of School and Professor of Music and Aesthetics at the University of...
Giant mushrooms.
COI synopsis: Fighting disease with a fungus is a principle of crucial importance in medicine since the discovery of penicillin. Now it’s found to work in the plant world too: pear trees are being...
COI synopsis: To satisfy the increasing demand for timber in a world where timber resources are decreasing, scientists in Britain are making a concerted effort to understand more about a little known subject...
A review of the history and natural history of ergot. Contrasts the poisonous and medicinal properties of the fungus. Shows the life cyle in detail (the first time this has been done), and describes the...
In the high forests of northern Trinidad, a rich and varied habitat, two kinds of ant have adopted contrasting ways of making a living. The driver ants are wandering hunters which scour the forest floor for...
Looks at how to chose the best wood for a job by doing simple tests in the workshop. Shows tests for the following: hardness, stiffness, density, toughness, glueability; splitting and checking, finish,...
Discusses the discovery of the penicillin-producing fungus, and subsequent development of the various forms of penicillin including the semi-synthetic varieties. Actiona and application are fully described.
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