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  1. Gm Foods - Safe? (2000 Video)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale Free streamed access on Vega website Online, Videocassette. VHS. col. 60 min., 2000 sale: £25.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

    Made as a pilot for the series THE NEXT BIG THING, this is a panel discussion concerning genetically modified (GM) foods and their implications for the future. Chaired by Colin Blakemore, the panel comprises...

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  2. Development in the Visual Cortex (1973 Video)

    Producer
    David Rowan
    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 9 min.

    Presents the results of Dr Colin Blakemore’s 1970s’ research on plasticity of neuronal responses in the visual cortex. Describes the concept of a ‘sensitive period’ in visual development by reference...

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  3. Recording from Single Neurons (1972 Film)

    Producer
    David Rowan
    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Shows the positioning of a microelectrode for extracellular recording from the cortex of a cat. Shows the actual operation performed to gain access to the brain. Using a diagram, coveres the principles of...

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  4. Transmission of Nerve Impulses (1972 Film, Video)

    Producer
    David Rowan
    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    The discharge of a nerve cell, the propagation of impulses along its axon and the position of the extra-cellular recording micro electrode. Synapses, summation, inhibition and excitation.

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  5. Lateral Inhibition in the Retina (1972 Film, Video)

    Producer
    David Rowan
    Subject
    Biology; Psychology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    The types of cell in the cat’s retina and their basic actions are explained with the help of an animated diagram. Extracellular microelectrode recording from the axon of the ganglion cell is then shown....

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  6. Visual Cortex of the Cat, The (1972 Film)

    Producer
    David Rowan
    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Film (16mm)

    Dr Colin Blakemore explains and demonstrates the experiments used to establish the existence of simple, complex and hypercomplex cells in the visual cortex of the cat. The characteristic properties of these...

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