Genetic engineering : dreams and nightmares. Part 2, Genetic engineering : how genes are engineered /
Part of a three-part series presented by David Cove, coauthor of A primer of genetics. Dr. Cove addresses the mechanics of DNA replication and the subject of genetic engineering. This episode introduces the process of genetic engineering. How does cDNA differ from normal DNA? Can a bullet really imp...
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| Format: | Video VHS |
| Language: | English |
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[Princeton, N.J.] :
Films for the Humanities,
[2001]
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| Summary: | Part of a three-part series presented by David Cove, coauthor of A primer of genetics. Dr. Cove addresses the mechanics of DNA replication and the subject of genetic engineering. This episode introduces the process of genetic engineering. How does cDNA differ from normal DNA? Can a bullet really implant genes? And why is a gene for bioluminescence so valuable to researchers? This program answers those and other questions. Dr. David Cove deftly explains how reverse transcriptase is used to isolate genes, how isolated genes are cloned, how cloned genes are delivered via benign virus or "DNA gun," and how the effects of delivered genes are tracked by reporter genes. |
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| Item Description: | Part title from cassette label and container. Videorecording. |
| Physical Description: | 1 videocassette (14 min.) : sound, color ; 1/2 in. |
| Format: | VHS. |