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Genetic engineering : dreams & nightmares /

Examines the mechanics of DNA replication and the subject of genetic engineering. Part I covers the structure and function of DNA, and how coding sequences and promoters create proteins from amino acids. Part II covers the process of genetic engineering, and how reverse transcriptase is used to iso...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors: Films for the Humanities (Firm), Leeds University Television. Media Services
Other Authors: Cove, D. J., Coltman, Peter
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Published: Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2001]
Subjects:
Genetic engineering.
DNA replication.
Genetic engineering > Social aspects.
Educational films.
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Summary:Examines the mechanics of DNA replication and the subject of genetic engineering. Part I covers the structure and function of DNA, and how coding sequences and promoters create proteins from amino acids. Part II covers the process of genetic engineering, and how reverse transcriptase is used to isolate genes, how cloned genes are delivered, and how reporter genes track their effects. Part III explores the applications of genetic engineering, including genetically modified crops, human insulin, vaccines, and the cure of gene-based disease.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:3 videodiscs (51 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.