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Breaking the Code: Applying Genetic Techniques to Human Disease

Synopsis
Outlines the principles of genetic engineering and looks at its application to the study and treatment of three major inherited diseases: haemophilia A, Huntington’s disease and cystic fibrosis.
Language
English
Country
Australia
Medium
Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 38 min.
Year of production
1996
Availability
Sale; 2004 sale: £39.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)
Documentation
Accompanying teacher’s guide.
Subjects
Biology
Keywords
cystic fibrosis; DNA; genetic disorders; genetic engineering; haemophilia; Huntington’s chorea

Production Company

Name

Video Education Australasia

Web
http://www.vea.com.au External site opens in new window
Notes
Acquired by ClickView.

Distributor

Name

Boulton-Hawker Films Ltd

Email
sales@boultonhawker.co.uk
Web
http://www.boultonhawker.co.uk/ External site opens in new window
Phone
01449 616 200
Fax
01449 677 600
Address
Combs Tannery
Stowmarket
Suffolk
IP14 2EN
Notes
Distributor of over 400 DVDs and videos for use in teaching at GCSE level and above. Particularly strong in science-based subjects which the company used to produce themselves, but now sources from the USA, Canada and Australasia. Titles cover the subject areas of biology, business studies, careers, chemistry, child development & the family, citizenship, design & technology/food technology, English, geography/ecology, home economics, ICT, maths, media studies, PE/sport studies, physics and PSHE. Sale with free preview.

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