The Invisible enemy : weaponized smallpox /

This blend of dramatization and documentary looks at the weaponization and deployment of smallpox (or any lethal virus) from stockpiles and by laboratory manufacture from mail order genetic material and online genome maps. Also addresses the culturing of unnamed animal viruses that are capable of ju...

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Corporate Authors: European Commission, DG Research (Firm), Colourfield (Firm), Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm)
Other Authors: Höfer, Petra, Röckenhaus, Freddie, D'Amicis, Francesca, Mitchell, James
Format: Video DVD
Language:English
Language Notes:Closed captioned.
Published: [New Zealand] : Colourfield ; [2008]
Series:Virus empire. Silent killers and invisible enemies.
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Summary:This blend of dramatization and documentary looks at the weaponization and deployment of smallpox (or any lethal virus) from stockpiles and by laboratory manufacture from mail order genetic material and online genome maps. Also addresses the culturing of unnamed animal viruses that are capable of jumping the animal/ human genetic boundary. Presents a what-if scenario of bioterror possibilities combined with cutting-edge virology.
Item Description:Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (52 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.