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Dna: The Story of the Pioneers Who Changed the World (2004)

Subject

Biology; Medical sciences

Distribution

Sale, DVD (300 minutes), £24.95

A double DVD consisting of five programmes (four of them broadcast on Channel 4) tracing the history of one of the greatest scientific discoveries of the 20th century - the double-helix structure of DNA.

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Cloning (2003)

Subject

Biology

Distribution

Free streamed access on Vega website Online, 35 min.

Looks at the hot scientific topic of cloning. The panel, chaired by Colin Blakemore and consisting of Dr Robin Lovell-Badge (MRC), Dr Michael Antoniou (King’s College), and Dr Michael West (Advanced Cell...

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Discovering Dna (2003)

Subject

Biology

Distribution

Sale, VHS (PAL, 22 minutes), £35.00

The structure and function of DNA are described using graphics and relevant footage, as well as DNA transcription and translation. Covers structure of the DNA molecule; replication of the DNA molecule; DNA...

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Genetic Engineering - Dreams and Nightmares (2001 Video)

Subject

Biology

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 47 min., 2001 sale: £10.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Professor David Cove presents a three-part programme based on his book of the same name looking at the real issues in genetic engineering. He explains what genetic engineering is and how it works, and then...

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Code Breakers, The (2001)

Subject

Biology

Distribution

Sale, VHS (PAL, 10 minutes), £ 15 per item or £ 100 for the whole set (inclusive)

One of a series of 13 short films about remarkable scientific discoveries by Nobel prizewinners and their colleagues. This programme looks at human genetics, how heredity works and the work of the Nobel...

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Gene Tech Tapes Part 4 (2001 Video)

Subject

Biology; Philosophy

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 35 minutes), £49.00 (DVD), £20.00 (1 Year Digital Licence), £49.00 (3 Year Digital Licence)

Part 4 in the GENE TECH series features leading international ethicists and scientists in a compilation of interviews that canvas key ethical issues in the controversial world of new genetic technologies....

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Date of Birth: 2023 (2000 Video)

Director

Joost Hunningher

Subject

Medical sciences

Distribution

Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 20 minutes), £25.00

A trigger video looking at the repercussions of the scientific and technological advances in reproductive medicine. A drama centres on the many types of screening and treatment faced by a couple in the year...

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Food and Agriculture (2000 Video)

aka: Ethical Implications of Agricultural Genetics, The

Subject

Agriculture; Biology

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 24 min., 2000 sale: £40.00 (+VAT +p&p)

A compilation of interviews examining key ethical issues related to new genetic technologies, including the question of regulation, the need for genetic foods to help feed the world, the labelling of...

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For Spares or Repair (2000 Video)

Subject

Biology

Distribution

Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 30 min., 2000 sale: £30.00 (+VAT +p&p)

Examines how the field of genetics has been radically altered by the successful cloning of Dolly the sheep. Looks at the possibility of growing organs outside of the body for spare-part surgery, and also at...

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Genetic Engineering 3 (2000 Multimedia)

Subject

Biology

Distribution

CD-ROM

Explores DNA manipulation and gene transfer. Examines procedures for transferring a human insulin gene to bacteria, showing the genetic changes from a cellular point of view. Topics include: DNA composition...

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