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

Credits

Contributor

Rachel Fink

Production Company

Name

Sinauer Associates

Email

http://www.sinauer.com/contact

Web

http://http://www.sinauer.com External site opens in new window

Phone

(413) 549 4300

Address

23 Plumtree Road
PO Box 407
Sunderland, MA
01375-0407
USA

Sponsor

Name

American Society for Cell Biology

Distributor

Name

Macmillan Distribution Ltd, Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hants RG21 6XS, tel 01256 302699, fax 01256 364733, www.palgrave.com

Web

http://www.palgrave.com External site opens in new window

Phone

01256 302699

Fax

01256 364733

Address

Macmillan Distribution Ltd
Houndmills
Basingstoke, Hants
RG21 6XS