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"This program examines some of the issues raised by the potential uses and misuses of genetic technology. The program demonstrates the techniques of both ultrasound scanning and amniocentesis as well as explains genetic manipulation techniques and the potential applications of the knowledge gai...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Granada Television, Channel Four (Great Britain), Films for the Humanities (Firm)
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, N.J. : Films for the Humanities & Sciences, [2004]
Series:	New living body (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:	Human reproduction. Human reproductive technology > Moral and ethical aspects. Human Genome Project. Human gene mapping. Genetic engineering > Moral and ethical aspects. Fertility, Human. Biology. Documentary films.

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Summary:	"This program examines some of the issues raised by the potential uses and misuses of genetic technology. The program demonstrates the techniques of both ultrasound scanning and amniocentesis as well as explains genetic manipulation techniques and the potential applications of the knowledge gained from the human genome project. The program provides a complete introduction to the following topics: structure and function of DNA; social, economic, and ethical implications of genetic manipulation; prenatal screening techniques; genetic abnormalities; artificial insemination and embryo transplants"--Container.
Item Description:	Originally released in 1995. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (20 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:	DVD.
Production Credits:	Producer, Nick Peake ; camera, Doug Hallows ; editor, Martin Harris ; series editor, Brian Nixon ; music, Amos Zamorski.