Genetic Engineering - Dreams and Nightmares

Synopsis

Professor David Cove presents a three-part programme based on his book of the same name looking at the real issues in genetic engineering. He explains what genetic engineering is and how it works, and then looks at a number of examples before addressing the underlying ethical questions. Part 1 explains the nature of DNA, the function it performs and how it replicates; part 2 explains with examples how genetic engineering is performed; part 3 looks at some examples of genetic engineering and the associated risks.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 47 min.

Year of production

2001

Availability

Sale; 2001 sale: £10.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Documentation

Accompanying worksheets.

Uses

Sixth form students.

Subjects

Biology

Keywords

DNA; genetic engineering

Credits

Writer

David Cove

Cast

David Cove

Production Company

Name

University of Leeds Media Services

Notes

see Leeds University Television

Distributor

Name

Leeds University Television

Contact

Sally Popplewell (Sales supervisor)

Email

mediaservices@leeds.ac.uk

Web

http://mediant.leeds.ac.uk/vtcatalogue/ External site opens in new window

Phone

0113 343 2660

Fax

0113 343 2669

Address

Media Services
University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9JT