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1 online resource (streaming video file) (15 min. 5 sec.) ; 90960278 bytes |
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Considers genetic issues, discussing how genetics might play out in the future.People love the idea of genetics curing disease, but they distrust and even fear human cloning, GM foods and human germ line therapy. Why can't we have the genetics we want, but not the genetics we don't want? Problem is it's all the same technology!The program aims to supply information to support discussion of genetic issues. We outline the problems and possibilities of genetic technology, without being judgemental.Atoms Alive is a series about DNA and genetics, which has been produced to support the biology curriculum for upper secondary students.It seems incredible that all life on earth comes from the information held in a single kind of molecule. DNA is an immense molecule that can direct the fantastically complex chemistry of the cell, reproduce itself, and even self-modify to take advantage of new conditions. You could say that all the different forms of life, from earliest to modern, are simply the different disguises of DNA as it has tried out many containers for itself. How is it conceivable that a molecule made of only four types of building blocks can create such sophistication? |
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Closed captioning in English |
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Broadcast 2015-03-23 at 10:45:00 |
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Classification: G |
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DNA fingerprinting.
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Genetic disorders -- Diagnosis.
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Genetic disorders -- Testing.
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Streaming video
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Kelly, Karina, cast
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Beilby, Dick, host
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Berman, Judith, host
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Edwards, Ian, host
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Ralph, Lynn, host
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