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Genetic discoveries, disorders, and mutations /

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Analyzes the contributions of Mendel and Darwin, the transmission of single- and multiple gene disorders, and genetic mutation. The principles of heredity are applied to the spread of congenital conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, myotonic dystrophy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Th...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Other Authors: Somerville, Brian W.
Format: Video VHS
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities and Sciences, [2000]
Series:Genetics (Princeton, N.J.)
Subjects:
Genetic disorders > Popular works.
Disease susceptibility > Genetic aspects.
Mutation (Biology)
Genetic Predisposition to Disease.
Chromosomes.
Genetic Diseases, Inborn > genetics.
Mutation.
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Summary:Analyzes the contributions of Mendel and Darwin, the transmission of single- and multiple gene disorders, and genetic mutation. The principles of heredity are applied to the spread of congenital conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, myotonic dystrophy, and Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The second half of the program centers on types of mutation.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videocassette (26 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 1/2 in.
Production Credits:Brian W. Somerville. (, M.D.)