Genetic Fingerprinting
- Synopsis
- Explains the process of gathering forensic material and illustrates this with reconstructions of violent crime. Explains the scope and limitations of the technique. Describes use of DNA fingerprints in immigration cases, and provides a description of the scientific principles and chemical steps that lie behind the creation of the fingerprints themselves. Gives examples of the possibilities of genetic analysis: detecting traces of viral DNA in cells before the symptoms of disease appear, solving the mysteries of cancer, tracing the migration of ancient civilisations, improving livestock, tracing patented products of biotechnology.
- Language
- English
- Country
- Great Britain
- Medium
- Video; Master: SP Betacam/Panasonic MII Videocassette. VHS. col. 25 min.
- Year of production
- 1990
- Availability
- Sale; £42.25 (+VAT +p&p)
- Notes
- Reviewed by Susan Watts in ‘New Scientist’, 10 Nov 1990.
- Subjects
- Biology
- Keywords
- DNA profiling; forensic science; genetic code
Sponsor
- Name
Cellmark
Distributor
- Name
Science Pictures Ltd
- Phone
- 01462 421110
- Fax
- 01462 421092
- Address
- Hitchin, Hertfordshire
SG5 2DF
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