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