Germ Genie, The

Synopsis: The genetic engineering revolution makes it possible to create designer germ weapons that could devastate populations by spreading deadly diseases against which there may be no defence. Despite the efforts of governments worldwide, the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries are still able to carry out this work. Looking into top secret US military establishments, the film looks at why international efforts to curb the proliferation of biological weapons are being frustrated by the biotechnology industry.
Series: Assignment, Series
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 45 min.
Year of production: 1994
Availability: Sale; 149.00 (+p&p) (Films for the Humanities and Sciences- NTSC version only) 1995 sale: £55.00 (inclusive) (BBC) 1998 sale: US$
Notes: Broadcast on BBC2 on 26/11/94.
Documentation: Transcript available separately.
Subjects: Biology
Keywords: biological weapons; biotechnology

Producer

David Baillie

Contributor

Keith Bowers

Cast

David Shukman

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