Of Gann and Genes

Synopsis: Cancer is always associated with the alteration of the genetic material, and many cancer-causing genes, or oncogenes, have now been identified. However, the exact causes of the disease, and the reasons why it develops the way it does, remain unsolved. The role of radiation in the environment in carcinogenesis is described with reference to thecontinuing work of the Radiation Effects Research Foundation in Hiroshima, Japan; an extensive analysis of statistical data of survivors of the 1945 atomic bomb has been undertakenn an event which caused a significant increase in certain forms of cancer. Looks at the role of retroviruses in cancer and describes efforts the Japanese have made to reduce cancer incidence through public health education.
Series: Genetics, Course S298
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1986
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Medical sciences
Keywords: cancer; carcenogenesis; health education; Japan; nuclear radiation

Producer

Nick Brenton

Cast

Lesley Judd

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