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  1. Mechanisms of Evolution (2005)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, DVD (Region 2 PAL, 28 minutes), £49.00 (DVD), £20.00 (1 Year Digital Licence), £49.00 (3 Year Digital Licence)

    Covers the three main ways in which evolution occurs, with chapters on genetic drift, mutation and natural selection. Gregor Mendel’s genetic theory is explained using coloured counters to represent genes.

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  2. Understanding Evolution: Inheritance & Change (2003)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (PAL, 30 minutes), £35.00

    Uses live-action photography and computer generated animation to survey and explore evolution through natural selection and explores the role of genetic mutations in creating new species. Explains DNA and...

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  3. Superbugs: A Case of Natural Selection (1999 Video)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 19 min., 2004 sale: £29.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

    Examines the serious threat posed by antibiotic-resistant bacteria (suberbugs) and explains the evolutionary principles behind their development, why the problem is getting worse and how it is being dealt...

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  4. Hopeful Monsters (1998 Video)

    Director
    Bryn Higgins
    Producer
    Peter Goodchild
    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 50 min., 2000 sale: £99.00 (+VAT +p&p)

    When biologist Mike Levine came across a picture of a mutant fruit fly, with two perfectly formed legs in place of its antennae, he had found the key to the toolkit nature uses to evolve new creatures. The...

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  5. Meiosis: The Key to Genetic Diversity (1991 Video)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 26 min., 2004 sale: £35.00 (+VAT inc. p&p)

    In two parts. 1: Stages of Meiosis: Shows each step of meiosis, from prophase I through to telophase II. Explains how meiosis reduces by half the normal diploid number of chromosomes in a cell, to ensure...

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  6. Genetic Code, The: Transcription, Protein Synthesis, Mutations (199 Video)

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, Videocassette. VHS. col. 14 min.

    Covers the three areas of transcription, protein synthesis, and mutations, using mainly computer-generated graphics. After an initial sequence showing the uses of proteins in living cells, the genetic code...

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  7. Patterns of Inheritance

    Subject
    Biology
    Distribution
    Sale, VHS (NTSC, 25 minutes), $189.00

    Graphics and real-world illustrations are designed to help students sort out the complexities of Mendelian genetics. Traces the processes and logic of Mendel’s experiments with peas to demonstrate the...

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