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Stem Cell Revolutions

Alternative title
Stem Cell Revolutions for Educational Use
Synopsis
Documentary charting the history and scientific evolution of stem cell research - from the earliest experiments that first revealed stem cells in the body, to leading current scientific and clinical developments. The film features beautiful hand-drawn animations and interviews with leading stem cell scientists including 2012 Nobel Laureates Shinya Yamanaka and Sir John Gurdon, Nobel Laureate Sir Martin Evans, as well as Sir Ian Wilmut, creator of Dolly the sheep. Acclaimed novelist Margaret Atwood serves as a non-scientific commentator in the film.
Language
English
Country
Great Britain
Year of production
2011
Subjects
Biology; Medical sciences
Keywords
animation films; cell biology; cloning; medical research; stem cells

Credits

Director
Amy Hardie; Clare Blackburn
Contributor
Ian Wilmut; Martin Evans; Shinya Yamanaka

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 0 PAL
Price
£95.00
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
71 minutes
Year
2018

Production Company

Name

University of Edinburgh

Distributor

Name

Scottish Documentary Insititute

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