Cellebration

Synopsis: A collection of 19 real-time and time-lapse sequences demonstrating the dynamics of cell locomotion, nuclear division, membrane trafficking, and organelle movements. Uses a wide variety of microscopic and imaging techniques including DIC, fluorescence and 3-D computer animation. Sequences include muscle cells contracting on thin rubber substrata, synchronous mitosis of ‘Drosophila’ embryonic nuclei, an ear hair cell vibrating to music, and fern sperm release.
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS (NTSC only). col. ? min.
Year of production: 1995
Availability: Sale; 2000 sale: £75.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)
Notes: Reviewed by Adrian Jowett in ‘Life Sciences Educational Computing’ Vol 8 No 1 (3/97), p29-30.
Documentation: Accompanying handbook.
Uses: Undergraduate biology.
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: cell biology; cell function; cell membranes; organelles

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Fax: 01256 364733
Address: Macmillan Distribution Ltd
Houndmills
Basingstoke, Hants
RG21 6XS

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