Nuclear Damage from Gamma-Rays (Cobalt 60)

Synopsis

Tissue culture cells are shown and abnormal mitoses; including chromosome bridges, multipolar divisions, multinuclear giant cell formation, beginning and completion of detachment of the cytoplasm, and nuclear degeneration. Made from material shot in 1961. An Encyclopaedia Cinematographica film.

Language

English

Country

Germany

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. st. b&w. 5 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1963

Availability

Free loan to members

Notes

Archival interest.

Documentation

Booklet in German available.

Uses

Should be used in conjunction with notes provided and screened with teacher in attendance. Suitable for students with background knowledge of the subject.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

cell damage; gamma radiation

Credits

Director

H Gärtner; K Peters

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Production Company

Name

Institut für den Wissenschaftlichen Film

Distributor

Name

BMA Film and Video Library

Web

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Phone

020 7383 6690

Fax

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Address

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