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