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BIOLOGY 1100, 1151 & 1152 SLIDES

Available for check-out and use in the Library with a College of DuPage Library card. Binocular and monocular microscopes are available.
BIOLOGY 1100 slides.
BIOLOGY 1151 & 1152 slides.

GENERAL BIOLOGY / NATURAL HISTORY

ATTENBOROUGH'S LIFE STORIES c2013..
150 min. Renowned naturalist Sir David Attenborough has a remarkable treasure trove of stories following his 60-year career with the BBC. This 3-part series focuses on three areas which have transformed most profoundly over his career: film making, science, and the environment. Also includes: The Ark, in which David Attenborough chooses ten of the most important, and lesser known, animals he would most like to save from extinction. Contents: Life on camera -- Understanding the natural world -- Our fragile planet
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General Q 158.5 .A884 2013.

NATURE'S CHEMISTRY 2006.
29 min. This program shows how naturally occurring chemical compounds inspire scientists to push the boundaries of communication and production technology. Entering the insect world, the video explains how bees, butterflies, and other creatures have developed sophisticated methods of communicating and detecting sensory information, and how alternative versions of these systems have been created in laboratories. The chemical makeup of printer's ink and tire rubber--as well as the manufacturing of computer chips--are also shown to be heavily influenced by our understanding of natural substances.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QD 37 .N388 2006.

ORGANIC COMPOUNDS IN ACTION c1998.
28 min. Demystifies the structure of organic compounds by providing a simple, logical investigation of the significance of structure and its relationship to the behavior of organic compounds.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QD 251.2 .O74 1998.

HARVEST OF ENZYMES c1992.
10 min. Investigates the relationship between the structure and function of enzymes in the human body to show why the enzyme is so attractive to industry. Discusses commercial application of two large classes of enzymes.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QD 251.2 .H3 1992.

BASIC CHEMISTRY FOR BIOLOGY STUDENTS 1993
21 min. Introduces biology students to the basic chemistry of life, including atoms, elements, molecules, ions, isotopes, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleic acids
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QD 415 .B3 1993.

NOTES OF A BIOLOGY WATCHER [1982], c1981.
60 min. Broadcast on PBS as a segment of Nova. Biologist and author Lewis Thomas demonstrates the individuality and interconnectedness in nature through his observations of various creatures, including the courtship of blue crabs, ferocious fights between sea anemones, tiny worms with tinier plants inside them, and termites which turn out to be committees of dozens of different organisms.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 45.5 .N6 1981x.

HOW TO USE THE COMPOUND MICROSCOPE c1991.
19:40 Introduction to the microscope series. Introduces the basic parts of the compound microscope, demonstrates the proper care for and usage of each part, and discusses decisions to be made when illuminating and magnifying specimens.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 212.C6 H6 1991.

INTRODUCING BIOLOGY [1978].
2. Atoms & molecules -- 3. The Cell -- 4. Diffusion -- 5. Photosynthesis & respiration -- 26. Reproduction & meiosis -- -- 31. Basic genetics -- 32. DNA & genes -- 34. Theory of evolution.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 307.2 .I6 1978.

BIOLOGY, THE SCIENCE OF LIFE c2004.
18 videocassettes (ca. 2160 min.) + 6 guidebooks (22 cm.) in 6 containers. OR 12 videodiscs (ca. 2160 min.) : + 6 course guidebooks. Great courses. 72 lectures (30 min. each). Presents a full course of introductory college biology lectures. Explores living systems at all levels, from biological molecules to global ecosystems. Plus, examines pressing questions facing society today, including genetics and cloning, stem cell research, and AIDS.
PT. 1. TAPE 1. 1. The scope of "life" ; 2. More on the origin of life ; 3. The organism and the cell ; 4. Proteins: how things get done in the cell -- PT. 1. TAPE 2. 5. Which molecule holds the code? ; 6. The double helix ; 7. The nuts and bolts of replicating DNA ; 8. The central dogma -- PT. 1. TAPE 3. 9. The genetic code ; 10. From DNA to RNA ; 11. From RNA to protein ; 12. When mistakes happen -- PT. 2. TAPE 1. 13. Dividing DNA between dividing cells ; 14. Mendel and his pea plants ; 15. How sex leads to variation ; 16. Genes and chromosomes -- PT. 2. TAPE 2. 17. Charles Darwin and "The origin of species" ; 18. Natural selection in action ; 19. Reconciling Darwin and Mendel ; 20. Mechanisms of evolutionary change -- PT. 2. TAPE 3. 21. What are species and how do new ones arise? ; 22. More on the origin of new species ; 23. Reconstructing evolution ; 24. The history of life, revisited -- PT. 3. TAPE 1. 25. From cells to organisms ; 26. Control of gene expression I ; 27. Control of gene expression II ; 28. Getting to the right place -- PT. 3. TAPE 2. 29. Genetic engineering and biotechnology ; 30. How cells talk: signals and receptors ; 31. How cells talk: ways that cells respond ; 32. From one cell to many in an organism -- 33. Patterns of early development ; 34. Determination and differentiation ; 35. Induction and pattern formation ; 36. Genes and development -- PT. 4. TAPE 1. 37. Homeostasis ; 38. Hormones in animals ; 39. What is special about neurons? ;Lecture 40. Action potentials and synapses -- PT. 4. TAPE 2. 41. Synaptic integration and memory ; 42. Sensory function ; 43. How muscles work ; 44. The innate immune system -- PT. 4. TAPE 3. 45. The acquired immune system ; 46. Form and function in plants I ; 47. Form and function in plants II ; 48. Behavior as an adaptive trait -- PT. 5. TAPE 1. 49. Energy and resources in living systems ; 50. How energy is harnessed by cells ; 51. Enzymes: making chemistry work in cells ; 52. Cellular currencies of energy -- PT. 5. TAPE 2. 53. Making ATP: glycolysis ; 54. Making ATP: cellular respiration ; 55. Making ATP: the chemiosmotic theory ; 56. Capturing energy from sunlight -- PT. 5. TAPE 3. 57. The reactions of photosynthesis ; 58. Resources and life histories ; 59. The structure of populations ; 60. Population growth -- PT. 6. TAPE 1. 61. What limits population growth? ; 62. Costs and benefits of behavior ; 63. Altruism and mate selection ; 64. Ecological interactions among species -- PT. 6. TAPE 2. 65. Predators and competitors ; 66. Competition and the ecological niche ; 67. Energy in ecosystems ; 68. Nutrients in ecosystems -- PT. 6. TAPE 3. 69. How predictable are ecological communities ; 70. Biogeography ; 71. Human population growth ; 72. The human asteroid?
FORMAT: DVD and VHS. LOCATION: DVD: General QH 307.2 .N69 2004a & VHS: General QH 307.2 .N69 2004.

INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE. 2005.
18 min. Addresses central topics in biology including evolution, cellular structure, and hierarchical organizations. Also discusses the process of scientific inquiry as well as the key contributors to the life sciences in history
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 307.2 .I687 2005.

BIOLOGY, EXPLORING THE LIVING WORLD c1979..
19 min. An overview of the many mysteries of the living world that biology has helped uncover. Examines deserts, caves, forests, and oceans, and shows how plants and animals have evolved, developed, and adapted to their own environment. Points out how man also has benefited from these studies to gain insight into the workings of his own body.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General and Circulation Desk QH 308.7 .B5 1979x.

THE DISSECTED WORLD OF BIOLOGY c1996.
135 min. Standard Deviants video course review. A humorous and easily understood presentation of biology with many examples and answers.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 309 .D5 1996.

LIVING AND NON-LIVING THINGS ARE EVERYWHERE 1987.
12 min. Follows three groups of children as they learn to observe and describe the characteristics of living things in the natural environment.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 309.2 .L5 1987x.

REDISCOVERING BIOLOGY: MOLECULAR TO GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES. 2003.
4 videodiscs (390 min.) Explains recent advances in the field of biology. Features interviews with expert scientists involved in groundbreaking research. Detailed animations provide a micro-level view of biological processes and techniques such as mass spectrometry and microarray analysis Contents Disc 1: Genomics ; Proteins and proteomics ; Evolution and phylogenetics -- Disc 2: Microbial diversity ; Emerging infectious diseases ; HIV and AIDS -- Disc 3: Genetics of development ; Cell biology and cancer ; Human evolution -- Disc 4: Neurobiology ; Biology of sex and gender ; Biodiversity ; Genetically modified organisms.
FORMAT: DVD and Streaming video. LOCATION: General QH 315 .R435 2003. Video on Demand URL: http://www.learner.org/resources/series187.html

ORIGINS OF LIFE c2005.
4 videodiscs in 2 pts. (ca. 720 min.) Great courses. Science & mathematics. Lecturer: Professor Robert M. Hazen of George Mason University and Carnegie Institute of Washington. 24 lectures, 30 minutes each. Contents: Pt. 1. Lecture 1. The Grand Question of Life's Origins ; Lecture 2. The Historical Setting of Origins Research ; Lecture 3. What is Life? ; Lecture 4. Is There Life on Mars? Lecture 5. Earth's Oldest Fossils ; Lecture 6. Fossil Isotopes ; Lecture 7. Molecular Biosignatures ; Lecture 8. Emergence ; Lecture 9. The Miller-Urey Experiment ; Lecture 10. Life from the Bottom of the Sea ; Lecture 11. The Deep, Hot Biosphere ; Lecture 12. Experiments at High Pressure. Pt. 2. Lecture 13. More Experiments Under Pressure ; Lecture 14. Deep Space Dust, Molten Rock, and Zeolite ; Lecture 15. Macromolecules and the Tree of Life ; Lecture 16. Lipids and Membrane Self-Organization ; Lecture 17. Life on Clay, Clay as Life ; Lecture 18. Life's Curious Handedness ; Lecture 19. Self-Replicating Molecular Systems ; Lecture 20. Günter Wächtershäuser's Grand Hypothesis ; Lecture 21. The RNA World ; Lecture 22. The Pre-RNA World ; Lecture 23. Natural Selection and Competition ; Lecture 24. Three Scenarios for the Origin of
Life.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 325 .H394 2005a

ETHICS IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH c2005.
79 min. A four part video series intended to promote thoughtful consideration of the ethical issues that accompany not only biomedical research, but also very basic biological research. Contents: Overview (28 min.) -- Animal subjects (19 min.) -- Genetic alteration (17 min.) -- Scientific integrity (15 min.).
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 332 .E845 2005.

LIFE ON EARTH: A NATURAL HISTORY c1990, 1986.
2 videocassettes (233 min.) Describes how four million life forms came to be as they are on Earth, not as isolated oddities but as elements in a long and continuous story that began billions of years ago.
chp. 1. The infinitive variety. 1.1. Introduction. 1.2. Darwin's discoveries. 1.3. The beginning of life. 1.4. The first complex cells. 1.5. The first cell colonies. 1.6. Jellyfish. 1.7. Corals -- chp. 2. Building bodies. 2.1. Flatworms. 2.2. Mollusks. 2.3. Nudibranchs. 2.4. Nautilus and squids. 2.5. Starfish and their relatives. 2.6. Segmented animals. Horseshoe crabs. 2.7. Robber crab -- chp. 3. The first forests. 3.1. The first plants. 3.2. Millipedes and spiders. 3.3. The first insects. 3.4. Conifers. 3.5. Insects in amber. 3.6. The development of insect flight -- chp. 4. The swarming hordes. 4.1. Locusts and the insect body. 4.2. The first flowers. 4.3. Insects as pollinators. 4.4. Flower mantis. 4.5. Caterpillars. 4.6. Butterflies and moths. 4.7. Parasol ants.4.8. Army ants -- chp. 5. Conquest of the waters. 5.1. The variety of fish. 5.2. The ancestors of fish. 5.3. Sharks and rays. 5.4. The swim-bladder and bony fish. 5.5. Salmon -- chp. 6. Invasion of the land. 6.1. Introduction and mudskippers. 6.2. Coelacanth. 6.3. The first amphibians and modern salamanders. 6.4. Caecilians. 6.5. Frogs and toads. 6.6. The frogs' chorus. 6.7. How frogs breed -- chp. 7. Victors of the dry land. 7.1. The tough skin of reptiles. 7.2. Giant tortoises. 7.3. Marine iguanas. 7.4. Chamaeleon. 7.5. How reptiles breed. 7.6. The rise of dinosaurs. 7.7. The dinosaurs' reign and fall. 7.8. Crocodiles.7.9. Legless reptiles. Snakes. 7.10. Prairie garter snakes. 7.11. Rattlesnakes -- chp. 8. Lords of the air. 8.1. The feather. 8.2. Archaeopteryx. 8.3. Hoatzin. 8.4. The variety of birds. 8.5. The flight of birds. 8.6. Birds of paradise -- chp. 9. The rise of the mammals. 9.1. Egg-laying mammals. 9.2. Marsupials. Animals with pouches. 9.3. Australian marsupials. 9.4. Kangaroos. 9.5. Mammals with placentas -- chp. 10. Theme and variations. 10.1. The early mammals. Tree shrew. 10.2. Desman. 10.3. Anteaters. 10.4. Bats. 10.5. Whales. 10.6. Dolphins. 10.7. The song of the whale -- chp. 11. The hunters and the hunted. 11.1. Grass and grazing animals. 11.2. Animals of the African plains. 11.3. Cheetah. 11.4. The lion ambush -- chp. 12. Life in the trees. 12.1. Lemurs and other primitive primates. 12.2. Howler monkeys. 12.3. Baboons. 12.4. Japanese macaques and leaf monkeys. 12.5. Orangutans. 12.6. Mountain gorilla encounter. 12.7. Chimpanzees -- chp. 13. The compulsive communicators. 13.1. Ape man. 13.2. Upright man. 13.3. Wise man. 13.4. Early cave paintings. 13.5. The spread of the wise man. 13.6. The first settlements. 13.7. The first cities. Writing.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 366.2 .A872 1990.

LIFE c2010.
4 videodiscs (586 min.) Four years in the making, and filmed over 3000 days across every continent and in every habitat, see 130 incredible stories from frontiers of the natural world. Discover the glorious variety of life on Earth and the spectacular and extraordinary tactics animals and plants have developed to stay alive. This is evolution in action: individual creatures under extreme pressure to overcome challenges from adversaries and their environment Contents Disc 1. Challenges of life -- Reptiles and amphibians -- Mammals -- Disc 2. Fish -- Birds -- Disc 3. Insects -- Hunters and hunted -- Disc 4. Creatures of the deep -- Plants -- Primates
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 501 .L544 2010.

MOLECULAR BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE 1996.
6 videocassettes (92 min.) [pt. 1] An introduction to living cells (23 min.) -- [pt. 2] Carbon chemistry (18 min.) -- [pt. 3] The chloroplast and photosynthesis (13 min.) -- [pt. 4] The mitochondrion and ATP synthesis (14 min.) -- [pt. 5] DNA : replication and mitosis (11 min.) -- [pt. 6] The genetic code : transcription and protein synthesis (13 min.).
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH506 .M662 1996.

BIOMIMICRY: LEARNING FROM NATURE 2002.
2 videocassettes (44 min. each) Based on the book Biomimicry: innovation inspired by nature, by Janine Benyus.
Originally broadcast as a segment of: The nature of things. "Biomimicry is a new science that studies nature's best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems ... Part 1 explores using natural processes as the model for agriculture and business ... Part 2 examines advance sin materials and medicine based on research into natural processes"--Container.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk T173.8 .B56 2002 pt.1 and pt. 2

CAREERS IN BIOSCIENCE

CAREERS IN BIOLOGY c1999.
18 min. Explores careers in the fields of ecology, medical science, veterinary science, environmental science, food production and technology, and molecular biology. Highlights special features and demands of different types of jobs in these fields.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: College and Career Information Center QH 314 .C37 1999.

NOT YOUR ORDINARY DESK JOB: CAREERS IN LIFE SCIENCE. 2007.
25 min. Examines the potential of a career in the life sciences, guiding students through fields that offer huge possibilities for discovery. Explores the current work of life scientists in fields from the microscopic world of DNA, to the complex behavior of ants, to the mysteries of human physiology.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: College and Career Information Center QH 314 .C374 2007.

BIOSCIENCE: REAL JOBS, REAL PEOPLE c1999.
10 min. Follows four high school students as they visit working companies on "Bioscience Career Day". These students speak with individuals in a broad range of careers such as research, product development, manufacturing, and management. Also examines some common themes about the bioscience industry.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: College and Career Information Center TP 248.215 .B567 1999

BIOTECHNOLOGY OCCUPATIONS c2000.
44 min. Covers 6 occupations that represent many of the top biotechnology jobs that will grow fastest in upcoming years. Biological scientists – Genetic research technicians – Biomedical engineers – Clinical research associates – Chemical technicians – Biomedical equipment technicians.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: College and Career Information Center HF 5382.5.U5 E6 B5 2000

CLASSIFICATION

CLASSIFICATION: BRINGING ORDER TO DIVERSITY c1996.
29 min. Biology essentials ; [pt. 6]. Explains how biologists try to organize the 4 1/2 million species of life and how they document the process of evolution.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 83 .C47 1996.

CLASSIFYING LIVING THINGS 1985.
20 min. Explains taxonomy, or systematics, the science of biological classification that groups and names the approximately two million species of living things on earth. Includes animation.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 83 .C49 1985.

CLASSIFICATION OF LIVING THINGS c2000.
2 videocassettes (60 min.) v.1. Monera, protista & fungi -- v. 2. Animal & plantae.
Provides an introduction to taxonomy, the science of classifying living things and the history of the modern system of classification. Discusses the similarities and differences of organisms, plant and animal life.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 83 C537 2000.

THE FIVE KINGDOM CLASSIFICATION 1986.
20 min. Explains why biologists changed from the old two kingdom classification of plant and animal to the modern five kingdoms of: plant, animal, protista, monera, and fungi. Shows new methods which have revealed previously unknown differences and similarities among organisms.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 83 .F5 1986.

ORGANIZATION & DIVERSITY. 2005.
19 min. Cambridge core science series. Bio Basics. Defines key terms, classifies the kingdoms and domains of life, outlines Linnean hierarchical system, contrasts evolutionary taxonomy with cladistic analysis, and provides powerful DNA evidence supporting the unity of life."--Container
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 83 .O743 2005

THE SHAPE OF LIFE: ANIMAL LIFE AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE 2001.
2 videodiscs (480 min.) National Geographic Society special. Using innovative camera techniques and computer animation this series of programs describes the eight biological designs that are the underpinnings of most animal life. Contents: v. 1. Origins: sponges (episode 1) -- Life on the move: cnidarians (episode 2) -- First Hunter: flatworms (episode 3) -- Explosion of life: annelids (episode 4) -- v. 2. Conquerors: arthropods (episode 5) -- Survival game: molluscs (episode 6) -- Ultimate animal: echinoderms (episode 7) -- Bones, braw, and brains: chordates (episode 8)
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 325 .S453 2001

THE CLASSIFICATION OF ORGANISMS 2010.
21 min. Highlights the major advances concerning the classification of life, more specifically focusing on current trends in systematics and taxonomy. Contents: Introduction -- Abundance of life -- Classification hierarchy -- Basis for classification -- Taxonomy -- Modern classification systems -- Video review -- Video assessment.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 501 .C537 2010.

EVOLUTION

BONES, STONES AND GENES: THE ORIGIN OF MODERN HUMANS 2012.
2 videodiscs. Holiday lectures on science ; 2011. In four presentations, leading scientists John Shea of Stony Brook University, Sarah Tishkoff of the University of Pennsylvania, and Tim White of the University of California, Berkeley, guide us on a global exploration spanning millions of years to illuminate the rise of modern humans. Contents: Disc 1. Lecture 1. Human evolution and the nature of science / Tim White. Lecture 2. Genetics of human origins and adaptation / Sarah Tishkoff. Lecture 3. Stone tools and the evolution of human behavior. / John Shea. Lecture 4. Hominid paleobiology / Tim White. -- Disc 2. Click and learn. Discussions. Animations. Meet the scientists.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General GN 281 .B664 2012.

DARWIN'S DILEMMA 2009.
ca 27min. Explores the Cambrian explosion and the scientific controversy that still surrounds it. Where are the missing transitional forms that Darwin's theory requires? Can any undirected evolutionary process explain the origin of animals? Filmed on four continents, this fascinating documentary examines some of the most important fossil discoveries ever made and with them, a mystery deeper than Darwin ever imagined.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QE726 .D379 2009.

DARWIN AND THE GALAPAGOS [199-?].
14 min. Observes the many species found on the Galapagos Islands and gives insight
into the delicate balance that exists between organisms and their environment. Explains how a visit to the islands gave Darwin the inspiration for his theory of evolution.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 198.G3 D3 1994.

THE ECOLOGY OF THE GALAPAGOS c1997.
30 min. Discusses the ecology of the Galapagos Archipelago which consists of 13 major islands, 48 small islets, and 26 rocks. Presents the unique and fascinating species of plants and animals found on the islands and examines some of Darwin's studies and observations. Also discusses some major ocean currents and seasonal changes affecting the islands' ecosystem.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 198.G3 E3 1997.

THE GALAPAGOS ISLAND c1992.
32 min Presents the unique and fascinating species of plants and animals found on the islands and examines some of Darwin's studies and observations which led him to formulate his theory. Contents: pt. 1. Natural history -- pt. 2. Darwin's laboratory of evolution.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 198.G3 G3 1992.

THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS [1997], c1996.
21:30 min. Ecosystems in action. The Galapagos Islands, made famous by Darwin, are still alive and well 150 years after his visit. Explore this unique ecosystem to learn more about the connections between ecosystems and evolution and the fight to save endangered species. Gives general information on ecosystems.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 198.G3 G3 1997.

VOYAGE TO THE GALAPAGOS 2000.
60 min. Originally presented as an episode of Scientific American frontiers in 1999. Bienvenidos A Galapagos -- Darwin's Eden -- Evolving beaks -- Lizards of the sea -- Masked killers -- Paradise lost?
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 198.G3 V693 2000.

IN THE BEGINNING [1992], c1986.
10 min. Originally broadcast in 1992 as a segment of: Organic evolution. Although the Biblical account of creation was widely accepted, several 18th century scientists challenged the creation model. This program examines the contributions of Carl Linnaeus, le Comte de Buffon and Jean Lamarck to the modern theory.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 325 .I6 1992.

LIFE'S BIG! QUESTIONS 1994.
53 min. Originally broadcast as a magazine-format television series on PBS, October 1994, as Show 501 of: Scientific American frontiers. How did the universe begin? -- Where did life come from? -- Are we alone? - - How did earth get animals? -- Will robots take over?
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 325 .L5 1994.

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF LIFE 2002.
65 min. Takes a look at the workings of DNA and the flagella on unicellular organisms to present a case for the theory of intelligent design.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 325 .U546 2002.

POPULATIONS c1992.
14 min. Ecology. Discovers that there are limits to any population's growth including environmental and biolbiological factors. Realizes that human settlements have affected other populations, increasing some while endangering others.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 352 .P6 1992

THE POPULATION PICTURE [1992].
10 min. Originally broadcast in 1986 as a segment of: Organic evolution. Uses the Hardy-Weinberg model to focus on how the equilibrium of a population may be disturbed. Examines stabilizing, directional, disruptive evolutionary phenomena, and the theory of random genetic drift.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 352 .P66 1992.

POPULATION ECOLOGY [198-?].
19 min. Biology program. Unit 1, Ecology. Originally released as motion picture in 1963. Examines some of the factors which limit the growth of plant and animal populations in their natural environments; explains how man's success in controlling his environment has affected the growth rate of the human population; and considers some of the problems related to the population explosion.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 352 .P668 1985.

APE TO MAN 2005.
100 min. Chronicles the discoveries and theories that have led to our current understanding of evolution, including discarded postulates, an elaborate hoax that baffled science and the key elements that separate man from ape.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 361 .A64 2005.

THE ORIGIN OF SPECIES : AN ILLUSTRATED GUIDE c2003.
30 min. This program brings Charles Darwin's "The origin of the species" to life, clearly capturing the thesis of each chapter. Supported by outstanding nature photography, this elegant examination of speciation, domestic breeding, natural and sexual selection, and the relationship between all living things is an excellent introduction to the subject of evolution.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 365 .O25 B33 2003.

DARWIN, NATURALLY [1992], c1986.
10 min. Originally broadcast in 1992 as a segment of: Organic evolution. Presents overview of concepts expounded by Charles Darwin in On the origin of species. The theory of natural selection explains how variations within species are preserved or rejected.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 365 .O8 D37 1992.

BEYOND GENESIS : ORIGIN OF SPECIES BY CHARLES DARWIN c1996.
50 min. Originally broadcast on TLC : The Learning Channel. An exploration of Darwin's The origin of the species. Follows Darwin's voyage on the HMS Beagle and includes discussions with Darwinian scholars and modern creationists about how the theory of "natural selection" has been used to advance science and challenge religion.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 365 .O8 B4 1996.

EVOLUTION c1972.
11 min. Uses animation to show the evolution of animals, from one-celled, water organisms, to complex human beings.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 366.2 .E855 1972x.

EVOLUTION 2006 (c1991)
23 min. Discusses theories scientists have advanced on the emergence and evolution of the species. It begins with a segment on fossils, then retraces the major steps of evolution as they were uncovered by science.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 366.2 .E856 2006.

EVOLUTION c2001.
8 videocassettes (ca. 600 min.) and 4 videodiscs (ca. 480 min.)Videocassette release of the 7-part documentary originally produced for the PBS television series Nova.
VHS version: [v. 1.] Darwin's dangerous idea (ca. 120 min.) -- [v. 2.] Great transformations. 60 min.) -- [v. 3.] Extinction! (ca. 60 min.) -- [v. 4.] The evolutionary arms race (ca. 60 min.) -- [v. 5.] Why sex? (ca. 60 min.) -- [v. 6.] The mind's big bang /(ca. 60 min.) -- [v. 7.] What about God? (ca. 60 min.) -- [v. 8.] Learning and teaching evolution. Evolving ideas : videos for students [7 segments] ; Teaching evolution case studies [4 segments] /
DVD version [v. 1.] Darwin's dangerous idea (ca.120 min.) -- [v. 2.] Great transformations (ca. 60 min.) -- Extinction! (ca. 60 min.) -- [v. 3.] The evolutionary arms race (ca. 60 min.) -- Why sex? (ca. 60 min.) -- [v. 4.] The mind's big bang (ca. 60 min.) -- What about God? Page (ca. 60 min.) Volume 4 of this DVD set contains an Internet link for a PC. System
FORMAT: VHS and DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 366.2 .E86 2001.

EVOLUTION: CONSTANT CHANGE AND COMMON THREADS c2006.
2 videodiscs Holiday lectures on science. "Join two leading biologists on an exploration of how key developmental genes, natural selection, and time fuel the evolutionary process"--Cover. Disc 1. Lecture 1. Endless forms most beautiful / Sean B. Carroll -- Lecture 2. Selection in action / David M. Kingsley -- Lecture 3. Fossils, genes, and embryos / David M. Kingsley -- Lecture 4. From butterflies to humans / Sean B. Carroll -- Disc 2. Discussion session and interviews. The discs include: Four full-length presentations with detailed chapter stops ; direct access to animations to illustrate a topic ; special interactive feature on visualizing gene activity ; discussion on evolution and religion featuring two theological experts.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 366.2 .E865 2006.

EVOLUTION: FOSSILS, GENES AND MOUSETRAPS c2007
90 min. Leading evolution educator Ken Miller discusses the controversy surrounding the teaching of evolution, presents compelling evidence for evolution and reasons why "intelligent design" is not scientific. The presentation features Dr. Miller's responses to questions from a live audience of high school students.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 366.2 .E8654 2007.

EVOLVE 2008.
4 videodiscs (550 min. ; discs 1-3, 150 min. ; disc 4, 100 min.) Originally broadcast on History in 2008. Explores what has propelled creatures large and small to survive. Traces the history and importance of these adaptations from their earliest beginnings to today. Contents: [v.1]. Eyes ; Sex ; Size -- [v. 2]. Skin ; Flight ; Communication -- [v. 3]. Guts ; Venom ; Speed -- [v. 4]. Jaws ; Shape.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 366.2 .E965 2008

FACTORING IN MENDEL [1992].
10 min. Originally broadcast in 1986 as a segment of: Organic evolution.
Explains how evolution was influenced by dominant and recessive traits. Explains what Gregor Mendel's experiments and the Hardy-Weinberg law prove.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 366.2 .F33 1992.

JUDGMENT DAY: INTELLIGENT DESIGN ON TRIAL 2008.
112 min. Originally broadcast on Nov. 13, 2007 as an episode of: Nova. Presents the case of Kitzmiller v. Dover School District, a landmark battle over the teaching of evolution in public schools. In 2004, the Dover school board ordered science teachers to read a statement to high school biology students about an alternative to Darwin's theory of evolution called intelligent design--the idea that life is too complex to have evolved naturally and so must have been designed by an intelligent agent. The teachers refused to comply, and both parents and teachers filed a lawsuit in federal court accusing the school board of violating the constitutional separation of church and state. Features trial reenactments based on court transcripts and interviews with key participants and expert scientists. Contents: Darwin in the classroom -- Evolution or intervention? -- Taking stands -- Darwin and the human genome -- Dover divided -- The bacterial flagellum -- The smoking gun -- The wedge -- The verdict and its aftermath
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH366.2 .J834 2008.

THE LADDER OF CREATION [1988], c1974.
52 min. Originally broadcast as a segment of: Ascent of man. Explores the controversy around the theory of evolution developed simultaneously by Alfred Wallace and Charles Darwin.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 366.2 .L3 1988.

THE THEORY OF EVOLUTION: A HISTORY OF CONTROVERSY c2002.
2 videodiscs (360 min.) Great courses. Lecturer: Edward J. Larson, University of Georgia. Surveys the history of the theory of evolution. lectures (30 min. each). lecture 1. Before Darwin -- lecture 2. Evolution in the air -- lecture 3. Darwin's inspiration -- lecture 4. An intellectual revolution -- lecture 5. Debates over Mechanism -- lecture 6. Missing links -- lecture 7. Genetics enters the picture -- lecture 8. Social Darwinism and Eugenics -- lecture 9. America's Anti-Evolution crusade -- lecture 10. The Neo-Darwinian synthesis -- lecture 11. Scientific creationism -- lecture 12. Selfish genes and intelligent design.
FORMAT: DVD . LOCATION: General QH 366.2 .L377 2002.

THREE BILLION YEARS OF LIFE: THE DRAMA OF EVOLUTION c1976.
73 min. Traces evolution from the origins of life to the appearance of Homo sapiens. Discusses the Paleozoic, Mesozoic, and Cenozoic eras. pt. 1. The conquest of the water : the origins of life -- pt. 2. The conquest of the water : early life in the water -- pt. 3. The conquest of the land : the first invaders -- pt. 4. The dinosaurs -- pt. 5. The age of mammals -- pt. 6. Human evolution.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 366.2 .T47 1976.

THREE BILLION YEARS OF LIFE : THE DRAMA OF EVOLUTION 1976.
240 slides : col. ; 2x2 in. & 3 cassettes (70 min.).Discusses evolution as a scientific hypothesis starting in part 1 with the origins of life and its development through the Paleozoic period. Part 2 covers the rise and fall of the great reptiles during the Mesozoic period. Part 3 deals with the cultural and physical evolution of Homo sapiens.
FORMAT: Slide/Tape. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 366.2 .T47x

CHARLES DARWIN AND THE TREE OF LIFE c2009.
ca. 60 min. A personal insight from naturalist David Attenborough into Darwin's theory of evolution, exploring why it is more important now than ever before. Special feature: Darwin's struggle: the evolution of the Origin of species / written and produced by Jeremy Bristow.
FORMAT: DVD . LOCATION: General QH 367 .C437 2009.

EVOLUTION: WHY BOTHER? c2005.
28 min. Presents an excellent, non-technical exploration of evolution and natural selection in our lives. Prominent biologists and science educators explain how evolutionary theory is being used today in science, agriculture, health, industry and ecology. Drugs -- Crime -- Food -- Education -- Disease -- Ecology -- Invasive species -- Endangered species.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 367 .E844 2005.

LOWER THAN THE ANGELS [1988?], c1974.
52 min. Originally broadcast as a segment of: Ascent of man. Looks at the evolutionary changes which gave rise to man's superiority among the animals.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 367 .L6 1988.

MECHANISMS OF EVOLUTION c2004.
28 min. Explores the three main mechanisms of evolution--genetic drift, mutation and natural selection. Using computer modeling, the program shows the mechanical process of evolution.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 367 .M434 2004.

DID DARWIN GET IT WRONG? [1982], c1981.
59 min. Originally broadcast on PBS as a segment of Nova. Shows how Darwinian evolutionary theory is currently being challenged by both religion and science. A creationist argues the religious viewpoint, a lawyer argues the rules of evidence, and a paleontologist argues the fossil record.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 371 .D5 1982x.

THE GLOBAL BRAIN [1985].
35 min. Explores the idea that the Earth is an integrated, self-regulating living organism, and asks what function humanity might have for this planetary being. Presents a rich variety of images, ranging from atomic particles to galaxies, and from specially generated graphics to collages.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 371 .G5 1985.

THE HUMAN FACTOR IN EVOLUTION c1992.
30 min. Evolution. Discusses the possibility of humans affecting the natural evolutionary processes of animals. Includes information on artificial and natural selection.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 371 .H8 1991.

PLANET OF LIFE c1995.
4 videocassettes (ca. 350 min.) "Discovery Channel video." Follows the evolution of life on this planet, from the formation of DNA molecules in the Earth's primordial soup to the development of humankind and beyond. v. 1. The birth of Earth ; Ancient oceans -- v. 2. When dinosaurs ruled ; Creatures in the sky -- v. 3. The insect world ; Apes to man -- v. 4. Evolution's next step.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 371 .P56 1995.

DARWIN'S REVOLUTION 1986.
52 min. The day the universe changed. Reveals how Darwin's writings undermined the concept of an orderly, unchanging universe and with it the belief in the biblical theory of creation. Also considers how aspects of Darwinism were used to political and economic advantage to justify nazism, robber baron style capitalism, and communism.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 375 .D3 1986.

NATURAL SELECTION [198-], c1963.
16 min. EBE biology program. Unit 5, Heredity and adaptive change. Reports on three experiments concerning the role of natural selection in evolution: a study of bird predation as a factor in the survival of variant species of moths, at Oxford University; a study of natural selection among plant populations, at Carnegie Institute; and a study of the resistance of mosquitoes to modern insecticides, at the University of Western Ontario.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 375 .N3 1963.

ACCIDENTS OF CREATION c1993.
55 min. David Suzuki. Originally broadcast as a segment of the television program: Secret of life.
Discusses changes through mutations and origins of new species.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 390 .A3 1993.

GENETICS AND EVOLUTION. 2005.
24 min. Cambridge core science series. Bio basics. What does genetic diversity mean, and what is its relationship to evolution? This menu-driven DVD answers that intriguing question as it summarizes the theory of natural selection and describes the process of trait inheritance. Advances stemming from the Human Genome Project--an ever-deepening understanding of life on Earth, improvements in disease detection and treatment, and applications of genomics to agriculture, the environment, and forensic science--are also discussed
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 390 .G464 2005.

MUTATION AND ALL THAT [1992].
10 min. Originally broadcast in 1986 as a segment of: Organic evolution. Only mutation can account for the upward progression of a species. Discusses the relation of mutation to the rate of evolution by examining the structure of DNA and the alteration of the genetic code.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 390 .M8 1992.

GENETICS: DNA & Principles of Heredity

SCIENCE IN EVERYDAY LIFE: GENETICS VIDEO CLIPS, http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1603443~S0 c2008.
1 streaming video (24 min.) This collection of 7 dazzling video clips focuses on various aspects of genetics ranging from history's DNA eureka moment, paternity testing, structural degradation of DNA, and tumor research using transgenic mice; to a human death gene and the role of stem cells in a freshwater polyp known as the hydra; to a case of gender/chromosome mismatch in which a girl is unable to naturally mature into a woman.
Contents: Genes: the discovery of DNA (3:19) -- Genes: paternity test (3:24) -- Genes: the recipe of DNA (3:12) -- Genetically modified mice (3:45) -- Cellular death: the genetics of mortality (3:42) -- Cellular death: immortal hydra (1:05) -- Gender: that little genetic difference (4:24) -- Science bite (0:41)
FORMAT: Streaming video. http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1603443~S0

VCU LIFE SCIENCES SECRETS OF THE SEQUENCE VIDEO SERIES http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1329159~S0 2004.
50 streaming video segments
Using a popular magazine format that presents subject matter in a thoughtful and insightful manner, takes students and their teachers to laboratories where scientists are investigating fascinating questions. SOSq creates an avenue for students to learn from leading scientists and ethicists about the profound moral, ethical and legal impact of recent discoveries in the life sciences. "With funding from the National Academy of Sciences and the Pfizer Foundation, Virginia Commonwealth University has assembled 50 of the best video segments from the public television series, Secrets of the Sequence to assist teachers in the application of genetic research across the biology curriculum."
PLAYLIST: A gene called ACE: blood pressure (8 min. 51 sec.) -- A green light for biology: making the invisible visible (9 min, 59 sec.) -- A link for the missing: DNA fingerprinting (7 min 33 sec.) -- Air war: biological weapons (8 min. 54 sec.) -- Bar flies: alcoholism (7 min. 58 sec.) -- Bioethics: drawing the line (12 min. 4 sec.) -- Cloning around: champion trees (7 min. 13 sec.) -- Fighting fat: new ways to win (10 min. 34 sec.) -- First shot: vaccinations (11 min. 10 sec.) -- From slime to sublime: evolutionary paths (11 min. 21 sec.) -- Justice DNA: freeing the innocent (12 min. 19 sec.) -- Malaria: surrogate mosquitoes (8 min. 46 sec.) -- Naming the dead: forensic identification (9 min. 52 sec.) -- Perfect pitch: the musical gene (9 min. 13 sec.) -- Rhythm and snooze: circadian genes (9 min. 51 sec.) -- Risk-taking genes: genes, environment, or both? (7 min. 49 sec.) -- Salt of the Earth: engineering salt-tolerant plants (8 min. 56 sec.) -- Sickle cell anemia: hope from gene therapy (10 min. 4 sec.) -- Six-legged spies: bugs, bombs and bioaccumulation (5 min. 19 sec.) -- Super bugs: bacterial drug resistance (9 min. 45 sec.) -- Testing zygosity: are they identical or not? (8 min. 57 sec.) -- The case of bad hives: genetically engineered honeybees (9 min. 33 sec.) -- The chosen child: screening genetic content (9 min. 21 sec.) -- To hear: genetic deafness (8 min. 35 sec.) -- What if? A world without code: DNA (9 min. 7 sec.) -- Are there voices in the genes: schizophrenia (9 min. 33 sec.) -- By land or by sea: comparative anatomy (7 min. 55 sec.) -- Cancer: compiling the catalog (8 min. 51 sec.) -- Case of the missing gene: breast cancer (8 min. 42 sec.) -- Deadly patterns: toxicogenomics (5 min. 37 sec.) -- Eugenics: controlled breeding (7 min. 52 sec.) -- Facts of life: gender determination (8 min.) -- For personal use only: individualized drugs (8 min. 54 sec.) -- Got silk? Biotech applications (9 min. 7 sec.) -- Heal thyself: research centers (9 min. 4 sec.) -- In the blood: leukemia (10 min. 25 sec.) -- On aggression: what makes us flight (9 min. 35 sec.) -- On down: Down syndrome (9 min. 21 sec.) -- Quick fix: smoking in the genes (9 min. 31 sec.) -- Rover redefined: pet genetics (11 min. 12 sec.) -- Send in the marine: help from the oceans (8 min. 47 sec.) -- Skin deep? Race and disease (10 min. 3 sec.) -- Sugar rays: evolutionary plant theories (9 min. 8 sec.) -- Sweet genes: a very sweet protein (8 min. 58 sec.) -- The cloning conflict: Parkinson's disease (5 min. 48 sec.) -- The diabetes cure: creating hope (8 min. 47 sec.) -- The secret of life: discovery of DNA structure (9 min. 12 sec.) -- Tissue engineering: building body parts (7 min. 44 sec.) -- Xenografts: alternative transplants (8 min. 14 sec.)
FORMAT: Streaming video. http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1329159~S0

INTERACTIVES:DNA, http://www.learner.org/interactives/dna/index.html.
Website. In this Web site, you will learn how DNA was discovered and how it functions. You will see how the ability to study whole genomes has revolutionized the study of DNA. You also will learn how this information gives scientists the means to manipulate DNA, enabling the discovery and production of new drugs and better food -- and creating new and unexpected controversies over how this technology will shape our lives and our future. Scientists' interest in DNA began with an understanding of genetics -- the science of heredity, or organisms' inheritance of characteristics from their parents.
FORMAT: Internet website. http://www.learner.org/interactives/dna/index.html

THE MEIOTIC MIX [1992].
10 min. Originally broadcast in 1986 as a segment of: Organic evolution. Explains the difference between mitosis and meiosis. Shows how variations are generated by chromosomes matching during meiosis.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 401 .M45 1992

BASIC GENETICS c1978.
29 min. Introducing biology. Defines concepts involved in genetics. Discusses how different traits are inherited and shows how to chart possible variations. Includes both plant and human genetic variation.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 430 .B37 1978x.

CHILDREN OF THE FUTURE 1984.
55 min. Explains the basic principles of genetics by way of a cinematic journey through the interior of the cell, documents recent advances in the field of genetic engineering, and examines ethical differences within the scientific community with respect to the applications of genetic engineering.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 430 .C42 1984.

CHROMOSOMAL BASIS OF HEREDITY 1979.
17 min. An animated film which defines the process of meiosis and mitosis and describes their roles in heredity. Discusses the transmission of genetic material and some methods of understanding genetic problems.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 430 .C45 1979x.

HEREDITY 1980.
15 min. Uses microphotography and animation to illustrate the genetic basis of heredity and to explain the role of DNA in the transmittal of genetic information. Defines genetic disorders such as Down's syndrome and sickle-cell anemia and describes amniocentesis, a technique used to identify genetic defects before birth.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 430 .H4 1980x.

PATTERNS OF INHERITANCE: UNDERSTANDING GENETICS 1994.
33 min. Presents Gregor Mendel's ideas and principles of genetics and describes some advances since Mendel.
pt. 1. Mendel's principles -- pt. 2. Modifying Mendel.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 430 .P3 1994

CRACKING THE CODE OF LIFE c2001.
120 min. Nova. Describes the race to decode human DNA and raises questions of whether or not we may want to know what's in our genes and whether decoding DNA will lead to cures.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 431 .C733 2001.

DISCOVERING DNA c2002.
22 min. Takes an in-depth look at DNA; its structure; how replication, transcription and translation occur; where DNA is found; and how technologies like genetic engineering and DNA sequencing are impacting us.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 431 .D573 2002.

THE GENE MACHINE c1989.
26 min. An explanation of human DNA and the Human Genome Project, which proposes to map and read each of the three billion links thought to make up the human genome.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 431 .G38 1989.

GENERATION UPON GENERATION [1988?], c1974.
52 min.. Originally broadcast as a segment of: Ascent of man. Examines the complex code of human genetics, from the experiments of Gregor Mendel to the discoveries of modern laboratories.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 431 .G4 1988.

HEALTH NEWS AND INTERVIEWS: GENETICS VIDEO CLIPS. c2007.
28 min. "This collection of 18 video clips takes a close look at genetics."--Container. Contents: Junk DNA -- Living longer -- Secrets of the Y chromosome -- Tiny genes, big role -- Genome ABCs -- Custom cures -- SIDS test -- Blame your mother -- Mom's genes -- Exercise gene -- Dying to be thin -- Maternal separation -- Models of health --Age accelerator -- Redefining race -- Egg regs -- Sex cells.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 431 .H435 2007.

HEREDITY & ENVIRONMENT c2011.
38 min, Is it our DNA or our environment that makes us who we are? Examines the structures and chemistry of DNA molecules. Shows how genes are passed from parents to offspring and how they determine the traits of an individual. Discusses how environmental factors, inside or outside of the womb, can affect a child's health later in life. Also examines genetic disorders and how counseling and screening can provide health information before or during pregnancy. Contents: DNA 101 -- Meiosis -- Inheritance -- Xs and Os -- Genetic disorders -- Genetic counseling -- Nature vs. nurture.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 431 .H468 2011

HEREDITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT: BLUEPRINTS FOR A BABY c1996.
28 min., 37 sec. Discusses the various aspects of conception, the function of genes and chromosomes, and the process of cell division. Explores how environment affects the fertilization of the egg by sperm in the passing on of genetic traits. Also discusses the potentially dangerous effects of genetic and chromosomal abnormalities and the field of genetic counseling.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 431 .H47 1996.

UNDERSTANDING GENETICS: DNA, GENES, AND THEIR REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS 2008.
4 videodiscs (720 min.) Great courses. Science & mathematics. 24 lectures by David Sadava. Outlines the connections between the science of genetics and the health-related problems that plague us in modern society, and illuminates how studying genetics can be instrumental in solving those problems. Contents: Pt. 1. Disc 1, Lecture 1. Our inheritance ; lecture 2. ; Mendel and genes ; lecture 3. Genes and chromosomes ; lecture 4. The search for the gene: DNA ; lecture 5. DNA structure and replication ; lecture 6. DNA expression in proteins -- disc 2, lecture 7. Genes, enzymes, and metabolism ; lecture 8. From DNA to protein ; lecture 9. Genomes ; lecture 10. Manipulating genes: recombinant DNA ; lecture 11. Isolating genes and DNA ; lecture 12. Biotechnology: genetic engineering. Pt. 2. Disc 1, lecture 13. Biotechnology and the environment ; lecture 14. Manipulating DNA by PCR and other methods ; lecture 15. DNA in identification: forensics ; lecture 16. DNA and evolution ; lecture 17. DNA and human evolution ; lecture 18. Molecular medicine: genetic screening -- disc 2, lecture 19. Molecular medicine: the immune system ; lecture 20. Molecular medicine: cancer ; lecture 21. Molecular medicine: gene therapy ; lecture 22. Molecular medicine: cloning and stem cells ; lecture 23. Genetics and agriculture ; lecture 24. Biotechnology and agriculture.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 431 .S233 2008.

THE SCIENCE OF SELF c2009.
4 videodiscs (720 min.) Great courses. Science & mathematics Lecturer: Professor Lee M. Silver, Princeton University. Dr. Silver provides a foundation for understanding how life works at the level of genes and molecules that interact in complex networks to drive human development, evolution, and behavior. Pt. 1. Disc 1: 1. A scientific approach to understanding life ; 2. What is life? ; 3. What is a human being? ; 4. Mendel's theory of genetic inheritance ; 5. Why identical twins are not identical ; 6. Chromosomes and sexual reproduction -- Disc 2: 7. Digital DNA and the secret of inheritance ; 8. From genes to cells ; 9. Tools of genomics and biotechnology ; 10. The landscape of the human genome ; 11. Why your liver is not your heart ; 12. Natural selection and species evolution -- Pt. 2. Disc 3. 13. Individual human variation ; 14. Evolution of the human genome ; 15. Hidden whispers from past lives ; 16. Family pedigrees and simple disease traits ; 17. Global human genetics ; 18. Genetic divergence in human populations -- Disc 4. 19. The genetic foundation for human morality ; 20. A recipe for constructing the brain ; 21. Brain chemistry and personality ; 22. The genetics of mental disease ; 23. The paradigm-shifting impact of genetics ; 24. The future of the human species
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 431 .S354 2009.

THREADS OF LIFE 2002.
59 min Drawing from an array of examples, this program uses graphics and metaphors to understand genes. Laboratory and real-life cases also show the dramatic effects of mutations.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 431 .T474 2002.

NATURE/NURTURE c1987.
52 min. Shows that both nature and nurture create the unique individual. Presents evidence that heredity may predispose some to be risk-takers and others to be shy and retiring. Shows similarities in the personalities of identical twins separated at birth. Includes interviews with parents, educators, and experts in child development.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 438.5 .N3 1987.

THE GHOST IN YOUR GENES 2006.
50 min. With commentary from leading scientists in the field, explores a wide variety of clinical evidence for epigenetic inheritance. Suggests that genes have a memory and that things people experience, like nutrition and stress, cause heritable effects.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 438.5 .G456 2006.

WHO ARE YOU? c1993.
55 min. David Suzuki. Originally broadcast as a segment of the television program: Secret of life.
Describes how behavior springs from the complex interaction of genes, culture, experience and chance.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 438.5 .W4 1993.

TRANSLATING THE CODE: PROTEIN SYNTHESIS c1991.
27:05 min. A dynamic presentation of the current state of knowledge of the genetic code. Combines a clear and concise illustration of the basic elements comprising the Central Dogma of molecular genetics with fascinating examples of notable exceptions to the rule.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 450.2 .T73 1991.

SECRET OF PHOTO 51 c2003.
60 min. Originally broadcast as an episode of: Nova. On April 25, 1953, James Watson and Francis Crick published their groundbreaking discovery of the double helix structure of DNA, the molecule essential for passing on our genes and the secret of life. But their crucial breakthrough depended on the pioneering work of another biologist, Rosalind Franklin. She would never know that Watson and Crick had seen a crucial piece of her data without her permission. This was an X-ray image, Photo 51, that proved to be a vital clue in their decoding of the double helix.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 506 .S437 2003.

THE GENETIC CODE c2001.
14 min. Visualizing cell processes ; program 5. Protein nature of life -- Protein structure -- Transcription -- Translation and protein synthesis -- Gene regulation in prokaryotes -- Exons and introns -- Mutations -- Renegade DNA: the viruses -- HIV: an RNA virus. Through live action and animated models, illustrates basic biochemical processes of genetics.
Downloadable teaching guides available at: www. ebiomedia. com.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .G46 2001.

DNA REPLICATION, MITOSIS, AND CELL REPRODUCTION c2001.
15 min. Visualizing cell processes ; program 4. Mitosis: chromosome condensation -- Mitosis and cytokinesis -- Meiosis -- DNA: nucleotide structure and bonding -- DNA: replication enzymes -- DNA: replicating the leading and lagging strands -- DNA: topoisomerase and the twisting problem - - DNA: proofreading and repair -- DNA review. Through live action and animated models, illustrates the involvement of DNA in cell reproduction. Downloadable teaching guides available at: www.ebiomedia.com.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .D63 2001.

THE CHROMOSOMES OF MAN 1967.
21 min. Biology, heredity and adaptive change. Demonstrates methods of preparing cells for chromosome study in the laboratory, and follows the progress made in the study of man's chromosomes after the discovery of methods for obtaining living human material.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 605 .C45 1995.

CELL CYCLE AND MITOSIS: COPYING THE DNA BLUEPRINT c1996.
29 min. Biologix. Unit 3, Cells, chromosomes and DNA ; program 21.
Examines the changes in cell division during aging and compares a typical cell cycle to that of a cancer cell. Discusses the detection and various treatments for cancer.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 605 .C455 1997.

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS [1988?].
22 min. Presents the phenomenon of cell division in normal somatic cells and the formation of germ cells. Depicts the replication of DNA.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 605 .M58 1988.
MITOSIS & MEIOSIS: CELL REPRODUCTION 2002.
23 min. "This easy-to-understand program uses exceptional microscopic images and animated sequences to show the processes of mitosis and meiosis. The first part of the program is devoted to the subjects of the interphase state, DNA replication, and chromosome structure, and offers a detailed look at each stage of mitosis. The second part looks at the diploid and haploid states, at fertilization, and at the various stages of meiosis." ---DVD Container
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 605 .M586 2002.

MEIOSIS: THE KEY TO GENETIC DIVERSITY c1991.
26 min. Focuses on two important functions of meiosis. Meiosis insures that individuals in a sexually reproducing species maintain the same number of chromosomes in their cells generation after generation and is also a key mechanism for the diversity found in any sexually reproducing species.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 605.3 .M4 1991.

CLOCKWORK GENES: DISCOVERIES IN BIOLOGICAL TIME c2002.
240 min. Holiday lectures on science ; 2000. Lecturers explain what circadian clocks are, how they work and what relevance this knowledge may have for human health, also describing the scientific techniques used to discover the components of the circadian clock Contents:Biology in four dimensions / Joseph S. Takahashi -- Unwinding clock genetics / Michael Rosbash -- PERfect TIMing / Michael Rosbash -- The mammalian timekeeper / Joseph S. Takahashi.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QP 84.6 .C56 2002.

THE MEANING OF SEX : GENES [AND] GENDER c2003.
240 min. Holiday lectures on science; 2001.Why does sex exist, and what is its purpose and function? What decides whether an individual will be male of female? How are chromosomes, genes, and molecules involved in determining sex? In four lectures, two leading scientists in the field of sex-determination research answer these questions. Contents: Lecture 1. Deciphering the language of sex -- lecture 2. Hermaphrodites, the safer sex -- lecture 3. Sex and death, too much of a good thing -- lecture 4. Sexual evolution, from X to Y. Special features includes interviews with the speakers who discuss why they chose careers in science and what they enjoy most about their work.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QP 278.5 .M43 2003

THE DOUBLE LIFE OF RNA 1995.
2 videocassettes (240 min.) Holiday lectures on science ; 1995. Four lectures presented by Dr. Thomas R. Cech on the discovery of RNA catalysis. The ability of RNA catalysts (ribozymes) to cut and splice RNA molecules has sparked efforts to develop them as new therapeutic agents against viruses, cancer, and genetic diseases. Contents: Tape 1. Lecture 1. Catalysis, chemical and biochemical -- Lecture 2. RNA as an enzyme: discovery, origins of life and medical possibilities -- Tape 2. Lecture 3. How to accelerate a reaction 100 billion times using only RNA -- Lecture 4. Life at the end of the chromosome: another RNA machine
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 623.5.C36 D68 1995.

THE CHEMISTRY OF HEREDITY I: IDENTIFICATION OF GENETIC MATERIAL AND DNA STRUCTURE 1979.
15 min Life science, heredity and evolution Reenacts experiments through which DNA was proved to be the genetic material. Explains how Griffith's transformation principle led to the first convincing evidence that DNA is the genetic material
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 624 .C43 1979x.

THE CHEMISTRY OF HEREDITY II: PROTEIN SYNTHESIS 1979.
15 min Life science, heredity and evolution Shows how an understanding of protein synthesis in cells led to the cracking of the genetic code. Explains how DNA works through RNA to synthesize protein. Examines the part played by each of the three kinds of RNA in transcribing and translating the genetic code into protein. Also illustrates how nature insures against transmitting the genetic code in error.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 624 .C44 1979x.

THE LIVING CELL: DNA 1976.
20 min Illustrates how genetic information contained in the DNA molecule directs the synthesis of proteins in the cell and how information in the DNA molecule is duplicated and passed on to new cells.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 624 .L5 1976.

DNA TO PROTEIN c1997-1999.
1 computer optical disc "An interactive educational multimedia program"--Disc surface.
Includes a sequenced presentation with narration and sound effects, a jump presentation mode that allows the user to view the presentation by topic, interactive tutorials, pre- and post-tests, and online glossary with sound, and online help. Introduces students to the process by which DNA is transcribed and translated into proteins. Through the use of diagrams, animations, photographs, and narratives, this program explains the one gene-one polypeptide hypothesis, the structures of DNA and RNA, and the molecules and processes involved in transcriptions and translation.
FORMAT: CD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 624.75.P74 F76 1999.

BIOTECHNOLOGY
DNA Fingerprinting, GMOs, Stem Cells/Cloning,
Human Genome Project, Genes & Disease

AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES [2006].
240 min. A compelling combination of storytelling and science, this series uses genealogy, oral histories, family stories and DNA to trace roots of several accomplished African Americans down through American history and back to Africa. Contents: Listening to our past -- The promise of freedom -- Searching for our names -- Beyond the middle passage.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General E 185.96 .A453 2006.

AFRICAN AMERICAN LIVES 2 c2008.
240 min. Genealogical investigations and DNA analysis help participants discover where they come from and who they are. Contents: The road home -- A way out of no way -- We come from people. -- The past is another country.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General E 185.96 .A4532 2008.

THE NEW GREEN REVOLUTION http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1564117.
. [2007], c2007.
1 streaming video (59 min.) What will it take to create an eco-friendly global economy? This program addresses the financial, technological, and organizational obstacles that must be overcome before human society and planet Earth can truly coexist. Drawn from the series Ethical Markets: Growing the Green Economy and futurist Hazel Hendersons book by the same title, the program contains powerful insights from engineers, energy experts, venture capitalists, and product development specialistsall of whom are committed to building a greener world. Interviews with Tradelink president Keith Bronstein, National Venture Capital Association president Mark Heeson, Cleantech chairman Nicholas Parker, and many others enliven the discussion. Contents: Market Trading for Energy Conservation (5:38) -- Green Revolution: Lucrative Investment Opportunity (3:00) -- Green Revolution: Fuel Cell Technology (4:10) -- Alternative Forms of Energy and Energy Investments (3:15) -- Venture Capital and Alternative Energies (4:48) -- Alternative Energy Sources and Third World Development (3:03) -- Renewable Energy: Natural Capitalism (3:55) -- Energy Savings and Healthy Environments (4:12) -- Environment: Air Quality (3:07) -- Environment: Access to Potable Drinking Water (3:27) -- Environment: Organic Food Supply (3:30) -- Environment: Organic Food Industry (3:52) -- Global Agriculture vs. Small Farmers (3:25) -- Corporate Responsibility for a Better World (3:04) -- Future of Sustainable Resources (3:05).
FORMAT:. Streaming video http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1564117 LOCATION:GE 195.7

FOOD FOR ALL: GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND THE DEVELOPING WORLD. http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1564184 [2008], c2007
1 streaming video (47 min.) Terra report. Satisfying one's hunger is a primal act which most Westerners never connect to global issues. But the diets and farming systems of wealthy countries can be directly linked to starvation in the underdeveloped world. This program sheds light on the international tragedy of hunger and malnutrition, emphasizing that the problem is one of distribution, not production. Filmed in Asia, South America, and sub-Saharan Africa, the film shows how geopolitics, economic isolation, regional conflicts, and lack of infrastructure render poor countries unable to feed their own people. Biotechnology, land use priorities, government corruption, the fast food industry, and the vicious cycle of child hunger are all featured topics. Contains scenes of breastfeeding. Contents: U.S. Obesity vs. World Hunger (3:15) -- Sub-Saharan Hunger (3:00) -- Asia and the Hunger Problem (2:10) -- Underfed Mothers and Children in Third World (4:07) -- Malnourishment and African Nomads (2:44) -- Unequal Distribution of Arable Land (3:04) -- Obesity, Fast Foods, and Nutrition (4:32) -- Epidemic Obesity (2:33) -- World Hunger: Water Scarcity/Money Scarcity (3:23) -- Green Revolution: Benefits and Harms (0:40) -- Importance of Biotechnology (3:20) -- Transgenic Food Production: Multinational Profits (2:56) -- Biotechnology at the Service of the People (3:01) -- Unbalanced Access to Food (3:02).
FORMAT: Streaming video http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1564184. LOCATION: HD 9000.6

THE CASE FOR INNOCENCE c2000.
90 min. Originally broadcast in 1999 as a segment of the television program: Frontline. Inmates accused of rape and murder have been freed because DNA tests proved their innocence in a way that evidence and eyewitness accounts never could, however, prosecutors and courts are reluctant to use this scientific test. This program examines the cases of those whose protests of innocence could be confirmed by DNA testing, but who may remain imprisoned anyway.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General HV 8073 .C37 2000.

CRIMEBUSTERS c1989.
27 min. Originally broadcast as a segment of: Innovation. Reports on DNA "fingerprinting", a technique based on genetic analysis which can determine whether a suspect is the source of blood, semen, hair, skin, or other body traces found at the scene of a crime. Also reports on the forensic use of lasers to detect faint or blurred images of finger and palm prints, on the use of computers to digitize fingerprints and speed identification, to age an individual by means of computer graphics, and to track drug smuggling and organized crime activities.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General HV 8073 .C7 1989.

DNA: CRITICAL ISSUES FOR THOSE WHO WORK WITH VICTIMS 2007.
24 min. Raises awareness for victim advocates, criminal justice practitioners, and others who work with crime victims, about the issues involved for those whose cases involve DNA evidence. Highlights issues such as collection and preservation of evidence, the crime's impact on the victim, victim notification at points along the process, and victim involvement and participation in the process. Contents: Role of SANEs -- Evidence -- Building cases -- Indian country -- Cold cases -- Justice for victims..
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General HV 8073 .D633 2007.

WHAT JENNIFER SAW c1997.
60 min. Originally broadcast Feb. 25, 1997 on PBS as a segment of: Frontline. Examines the reliability of eyewitness identification and the implications of DNA evidence for the American justice system. Considers the case of Ronald Cotton who spent eleven years in prison before DNA evidence proved him innocent of rape.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk KF 9666.5.Z9 W4 1997.

AFTER INNOCENCE c2006.
95 min. Tells the story of seven men who were exonerated after being imprisoned for decades and released after DNA evidence proved their innocence.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General KF 9756 .A384 2006.

THE NEWS HOUR WITH JIM LEHRER : TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, [1998] c1998.
57 min. Topics included in the program are a summary of the day's news and a report on developments in the use of DNA sampling to solve crimes and exonerate persons accused of crimes.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General PN 4784.T4 N38 Oct.13, 1998

BIOINFORMATICS, GENOMICS, AND PROTEOMICS 2009.
25 min. Biotechnology in the 21st century Provides a look into the fields of genomics, proteomics, bioformatics, and how biotechnology is being used in the field of medicine. Features Drs. Brian Athey and Elliott Hill from the University of Michigan, Bill Worzel and Jeanne Orhnberger of Genetics Squares, and Bob Forgey of ProNAi Therapeutics.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 324.2 .B382 2009.

GENETICS, MAN THE CREATOR [199-?]
19 min. Examines the implications of genetic engineering. Includes sperm and egg selection, embryo transplant, test-tube babies, and cloning.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 438.7 .G46 1995.

COMPUTERS AND BIOTECHNOLOGY c1998.
28 min. Originally broadcast in 1997 as a segment of: Cybernation.
Explores genetic engineering and the use of computers to investigate the properties of DNA. Examines the moral implications of issues related to genetic engineering.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 442 .C6 1998.

ETERNAL LIFE 2009.
44 min. Originally broadcast as a segment of: That’s impossible. To find out how close humanity is to defeating death, this program investigates cryonics, cloning, plans to grow replacement body parts in labs, microscopic robots that could wipe out deadly diseases, and the possibility that aging can be reversed.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 442 .E847 2009.

GENE BLUES : DILEMMAS OF DNA TESTING c1997.
31 min. Looks at the moral and social implications of genetic engineering.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 442 .G426 1997.

THE MOUSE THAT LAID THE GOLDEN EGG c1993.
60 min. David Suzuki. Originally broadcast as a segment of the television program: Secret of life.
Examines the promises and dangers of industrial genetic manipulation and the interaction of science with the marketplace.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 442 .M6 1993.

UNDERSTANDING. THE POWER OF GENES. PART 1-2 c1998.
ca. 53 min. Originally broadcast as a segment of: Assignment discovery. Explores the power of genes for cloning and crime solving, and their use in creating genetically-altered animals.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 442 .U52 1998.

WEB OF LIFE c1996.
58 min. Originally broadcast on PBS in 1989 as a segment of: Smithsonian World. Scientists, historians, social analysts, and a philosopher/poet consider the origins, myths, and potential of mankind's attempts to control the genetic basis of life.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 442 .W4 1996.

CLONE c2002.
58 min. Originally broadcast on PBS as a National Geographic special. Explores the benefits and controversy surrounding cloning from frozen zoos to super chickens to companies that offer DNA copyright for celebrities.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 442.2 .C486 2002.

THE CLONE AGE, c1999.
51:01 Originally broadcast on the Discovery Channel as a segment of: Assignment discovery. Explains the science that undergirds the controversial practice of cloning. Shows how cells functions and how we can manipulate their reproduction. Discusses some of the ethical dilemmas of cloning.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 442.2 .C5 1999.

A CLONE OF FROGS c1979.
15 min. An award-winning documentary in which Dr. John Gurdon of Cambridge University details his experiments in cloning frogs by the technique of nuclear transplantation. Uses time-lapse photography to show the development of an embryo into an exact genetic duplicate.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 442.2 .C56 1979x.

CLONING: HOW AND WHY c1998.
31 min. Presents some of the details of cloning techniques and identifies implications of what this technology might mean in the future. Includes visits to the Roslin Institute in Scotland and Neal First's laboratory at the University of Wisconsin.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 442.2 .C5645 1998.

CLONING, MIRACLE OR MISTAKE? c1999.
21 min. "Examines the facts, the fears, and the likely future of cloning. Possible applications, inevitable legal ramifications, and probable abuse of genetic technologies associated with cloning are investigated."--Container.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 442.2 .C65 1999.

CREATION c2002.
50 min. Presents the latest advances in cloning, stem cell development, and genetic science. Includes an overview of the cloning research of Jose Cibelli, and comments by noted scientists Lee Silver and Paul Nurse on how these developments have changed human life.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 442.2 .C743 2002.

FOR SPARES OR REPAIRS c2006.
26 min. Explores the successes of cloning animals and specialized cells, the use of cultured neurons to combat degenerative diseases such as Parkinson's, and the future of tissue engineering, as well as the ethical dilemmas attending the science of genetics.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 442.2 .F67 2006.

THE HUMAN CLONING RACE c2001.
46 min. Medical and legal minds investigate the ramifications of human cloning.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 442.2 .H853 2001.

IS CLONING ETHICAL? c2002.
23 min., 45 sec. Opposing viewpoints live radio for television. Speakers Dr. Larry Goldstein, UCSD Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Investigator, Howard Hughes Medical Institute and Bruno J. Leone, Professor of European Intellectual History, SDSU, Author/Lecturer on Cloning and Creationism vs. Evolution take on the issue of cloning in this stimulating debate. Can science be trusted to behave ethically? Is cloning inherently bad?
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 442.2 .I7 2002.

CHARLIE ROSE. SHOW #2707, HUMAN GENOME SERIES, PT. I 2000.
57 min. Charlie Rose interviews Dr. J. Craig Venter, Mr. Marshall Peterson, Dr. Hamilton Smith, and Dr. Francis Collins on issues concerning human genome mapping.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 445.2 .C4 2000 pt.1.

CHARLIE ROSE. SHOW #2708. HUMAN GENOME SERIES, PT. II 2000.
57 min. Charlie Rose interviews Francis Collins on issues concerning the decoding of the human genome.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 445.2 .C4 2000 pt.2.

CHARLIE ROSE. SHOW #2709, HUMAN GENOME SERIES, PT. III 2000.
57 min. Charlie Rose interviews James Watson, Harold Varmus, Arthur Levine, and Savio Woo on how decoding the human genome will make possible breakthroughs in the battle against disease.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 445.2 .C4 2000 pt.3.

CHARLIE ROSE. SHOW #2710, HUMAN GENOME SERIES, PT. IV , 2000.
57 min. Charlie Rose interviews Nicholas Wade and Richard Preston, who have been covering the human drama in the race to decode the human genome, and William Haseltine and Viren Mehta, on the business of genetics and how the genome may pay off big for investors.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 445.2 .C4 2000 pt.4

CHARLIE ROSE. SHOW #2711, HUMAN GENOME SERIES, PT. V 2000.
57 min. Charlie Rose interviews various people active in the race to decode the human genome.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 445.2 .C4 2000 pt.5

DECODING THE BOOK OF LIFE 1989.
58 min. A segment from the television program: Nova. Looks at the controversial genome project whose goal is to determine the location and makeup of individual genes in the human genome.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 445.2 .D43 1989.

THE HUMAN GENOME PROJECT: EXPLORING OUR MOLECULAR SELVES [2001?]
1 computer optical disc, 1 poster (42 x 68 cm.) 1 VHS (15 min.) Titles of video segments: The secret of our lives, and
El secreto de nuestras vidas
FORMAT: Kit/VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 445.2 .H8 2001.

YOUR GENES, YOUR CHOICES c1997.
10 min. Program Discusses the Human Genome Project, the science behind it, and the ethical, legal and social issues raised by the project.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 445.2 .Y65 1997.

HUMAN GENOME c2002.
52 min. Learn about how scientists are discovering which human genes are responsible for specific human traits.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 447 .H863 2002.

MEDICINE AND MOLECULES c2006.
30 min. This program guides students through advances to biotechnology and genetic engineering that may lead to long-sought medical treatments and cures. Presenting the 19th-century development of aspirin as the first synthetic imitation of a naturally derived medicinal substance, the video demonstrates large-scale present-day experiments on fungi and plant material that make gene-based medical breakthroughs almost inevitable. The creation of smart plastics for surgical applications will further expand students' understanding of where medicine and nanotechnology meet.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 506 .M445 2006.

STEM CELLS c2002.
24 min. University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers Timothy Mulcahey, Neal L. First, Lloyd M. Smith, and Robin Alta Charo are featured in this presentation on stem cells, stem cell research, and the ethics of stem cell research.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 587 .S725 2002.

MAPPING STEM CELL RESEARCH: TERRA INCOGNITA [2008].
84 min. Discusses the work of Dr. Jack Kessler, head of the Neurology Department at Northwestern. Examines his work using embryonic stem cells to cure spinal cord injuries. Through his story, the stem cell debate is brought to the public for discussion.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 588.S83 M573 2004.

MIRACLE CELL c2004.
57 min. With unprecedented and exclusive access to current clinical trials, this program appraises the successes and future potential of regenerative medicine. One featured patient is Joy Veron - paralyzed while trying to save her children from a car accident - who has stem cells from her nose transplanted into her back. The film also follows a heart attack victim who has his own bone marrow stem cells injected into his heart. Do these treatments represent the start of a great revolution in medical technology?
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General QH 588.S83 M573 2004.

POTENT BIOLOGY: STEM CELLS, CLONING AND REGENERATION 2007.
2 videodiscs Holiday lectures on science ; 2006. Explores progress toward the goal of harnessing stem cells to treat diabetes, nerve damage, and heart disease. Contents: Disc 1. Lecture 1. Understanding embryonic stem cells / Douglas A. Melton. Lecture 2. Adult stem cells and regeneration / Nadia Rosenthal. Lecture 3. Coaxing embryonic stem cells / Douglas A. Melton. Lecture 4. Stem cells and the end of aging / Nadia Rosenthal ; Animations: Human embryonic development ; Differentiation and the fate of cells ; Creating embryonic stem cell lines ; Newt limb regeneration ; Zebrafish heart regeneration ; Somatic cell nuclear transfer ; Video clips: Using a DNA chip to study gene expression ; Human ES cells differentiating into heart cells ; The fire-bellied newt ; Regeneration of deer antlers ; Cloning by somatic cell nuclear transfer ; Cause and effect of a heart attack -- Disc 2. Interviews and discussion session.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General QH 588.S83 P677 2007.

DNA 2003.
5 videodiscs (285 min.) This programs tells the story of how researchers have developed radically new ways to treat cancer by tracing it back to its origins: its DNA. The program focuses on two pioneering efforts: the race between Dr. Mary Claire King and Dr. Mark Skolnick, founder of Myriad Genetics to isolate the gene linked to breast cancer, and Dr. Brian Druker's work that eventually led to an anti-cancer drug which cures Chronic Myeloid Leukemia. Also looks at the work of David Botstein in discovering gene markers and Per Lonning, Botstein and partner Pat Brown who developed a micro-array technique to reveal differences between seemingly identical cancers. [pt. 1.] The secret of life -- [pt. 2.] Playing God -- [pt. 3.] The human race -- [pt. 4.] Curing cancer -- [pt. 5.] Pandora's box.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 624 .D63 2003 pt. 1, pt. 2, pt. 3, pt. 4, pt. 5

DNA, THE SPICE OF LIFE c1988.
24 min. Presents a look at one of the most remarkable developments in DNA research: the bacteria E. coli has been made to produce human insulin by having the gene for insulin inserted in it. Explains the scientific background for this process and its importance.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 624 .D7 1989.

THE IMMORTAL THREAD c1993.
55 min. David Suzuki. Originally broadcast as a segment of the television program: Secret of life.
Describes the significance of DNA and genetic mapping.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 624 .I6 1993.

CELL WARS c1993.
56 min. David Suzuki. Originally broadcast as a segment of the television program: Secret of life. Looks at the immune system, a powerful search-and-destroy mechanism that can defeat almost any invader. When it fails, vaccines can sometimes intervene. Gene technology offers the hope of creating vaccines for today's incurable diseases.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QR 189 .C4 1993.

CRACKING THE CODE c1998.
58 min. Follows two young couples who have children born with the genetically transmitted illness epidermolysis bulosa. Each family wants to have another child, but only with the guarantee of a healthy child. A technique called preimplantation genetic diagnosis is used: eggs from the mother's body are fertilized, embryos are tested, and only genetically sound ones are implanted into the mother's womb. Interwoven with these stories are those of a four-year-old with SCID (boy-in-a-bubble syndrome), and the first child to have three biological parents--a mother, father, and a donor whose healthy cytoplasm made the mother's eggs viable for pregnancy. Examines the ethical questions that arise from the use of these technologies.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General R 853 .H8 C73 1998.

BIOMEDICINE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY c2004.
47 min. Originally broadcast as a segment of: Future medicine. Examines how scientists are growing and harvesting pharmaceuticals from common plants and farm animals, attempting to replicate organs, and transferring islet cells to patients with diabetes.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General R 856.4 .B566 2004.

MURDER, RAPE & DNA c1993.
57 min. Broadcast as a segment of: Nova. Discusses DNA profiling for identifying criminals and exonerating the innocent. Discusses the present stage of this technology, its future developments, and its legal and social implications.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk RA 1057.55 .M8 1993.

PROOF OF INNOCENCE 2008. .
50 min. Shows how DNA analysis was used to overturn the convictions of three men who spent years in prison for crimes they did not commit.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General RA 1057.55 .P764 2008.

HARD EVIDENCE c1994.
ca. 47 min. Broadcast on CBS as a segment of: 48 hours. Analyzes the use of forensic evidence in the Nicole Simpson/Ronald Goldman murder case and other cases. Examines the question of whether scientific evidence can solve crimes.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General RA 1061 .H3 1994.

THE GENETIC GAMBLE 1985.
58 min. Originally broadcast on the television program: Nova. Examines the technical and ethical problems of applying breakthroughs in genetic science to curing human illness. Focuses on a family and a physician willing to take the genetic gamble.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General RB 155 .G4 1985x.

HEREDITY, HEALTH, AND GENETIC DISORDERS 1985.
44 min. Describes sickle-cell anemia, PKU, Tay-Sachs disease, Down's syndrome, and other genetic disorders. Also provides information about genetic screening, counseling, and the most recent advances in medical technology for treating genetic disorders in the future.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk RB 155 .H4 1985x.

SCANNING LIFE'S MATRIX: GENES, PROTEINS, AND SMALL MOLECULES c2003.
2 videodiscs (240 min.) + program notes. Holiday lectures on science; 2002. Four lectures on genomic science and chemical genetics, with emphasis on how molecular biology, robotics, and advanced computation are combining to characterize a new generation of biomedical research. Reading genes and genomes / Eric S. Lander (60 min.) -- Probing genes and genomes / Stuart L. Schreiber (60 min.)
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk RB 155 .S33 2003

A QUESTION OF GENES: INHERITED RISKS c1997.
116 min. Explores the ethical, moral and medical implications of the powerful new technology of genetic testing as it follows the personal journey of 7 individuals and families who discover potential inherited genetic weaknesses.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk RB 155.5 .Q8 1997

BREAKING THE CODE: APPLYING GENETIC TECHNIQUES TO HUMAN DISEASE 200?.
38 min. Outlines the principles of genetic engineering and looks in detail at their application to the study and treatment of several major inherited diseases affecting humans. Explains some key genetic engineering techniques used and the role of these techniques in various procedures.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk RB 155.8 .B743 2005.

CHILDREN BY DESIGN c1993.
55 min. David Suzuki. Originally broadcast as a segment of the television program: Secret of life.
Describes influencing the outcome of conception's genetic lottery and the new world of gene therapy.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk RB 155.8 .C4 1993.

BIOTECHNOLOGY AND YOUR HEALTH 2009.
24 min. Biotechnology in the 21st century. Explains the function of infection-fighting antibiotics, vaccinations, insulin, recombinant drugs, and stem cells. Contents Chapters: Introduction -- Antibiotics -- Vaccination & Insulin -- Recombinant Drugs -- Stem Cells -- Summary --
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General RS 380 .S332 2009.

BIOTECHNOLOGY ON THE FARM AND IN THE FACTORY 2009.
28 min. Biotechnology in the 21st century. Examines the use of biotechnology in agriculture and industry in the twenty-first century. Topics include genetic engineering to increase crop yields; animal agriculture; and industrial applications of biotech in the manufacturing of chemicals, textiles, beverages, and fuel.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General S 494.5 .B563 2009.

A SILENT FOREST: THE GROWING THREAT, GENETICALLY ENGINEERED TREES 2005.
46 min. Examines the threats posed by the introduction of genetically engineered trees into our environment.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General SD 399.5 .S554 2005.

SUPER SEEDS; FROM BENEATH THE ASHES c1997
ca. 50 min. First program originally broadcast in 1993 and second program originally broadcast in 1991 as segments of: The new explorers. In the first part of this video, researchers take viewers into their labs to explain the biotechnology that is involved in creating improved crops, soil and fertilizer. On same VHS as: From beneath the ashes.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General SB 113.7 .S8 1997.

RISKY BUSINESS: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE [1998]
25 min. Explores the benefits and risks of genetic engineering and shows how the new biotechnology promises to revolutionize agriculture.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk TP 248.6 .R575 1998.

TRANSFORMING FOOD: GLOBAL LOOK AT GENETIC MODIFICATION. http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1564259 [2009], c2008.
1 streaming video (52 min.) While the debate over genetically modified foods is far from settled, a growing number of food producers are taking a GM-friendly approach. This program presents arguments in favor of GM technology and suggests ways in which it can boost crop yields and reduce global hunger. Presented by Jim Doherty, a long-time advocate for sustainable agriculture in the U.K., the program travels to Bavaria, Argentina, Uganda, and Pennsylvania as it depicts vast GM farming operations in action. Barley, soy, and other modified crops are studied, while Doherty makes the case that all farming is, in essence, the scientific alteration of wild plant strains. Contents: Revolution in Argentinean Farming (2:52) -- Soy Meal Feeds the World's Livestock (3:12) -- Genetic Modification of Food in Britain (5:15) -- History of Selective Breeding (2:30) -- What Is Genetic Modification? (4:07) -- Health Benefits of Genetically Modified Food (3:16) -- Pros and Cons of GM (2:56) -- Amish Tradition and GM Farming (4:29) -- GM Crops Require Fewer Pesticides (2:15) -- GM Crops: Impact on Nature (1:53) -- GM Foods in America (3:02) -- Africa's Crop Productivity (3:07) -- Ugandan Banana Crop (3:17) -- GM Banana Plants in Uganda (4:20) -- Potential of GM Technology (2:58).
FORMAT: Streaming video http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1564259 LOCATION:SB 123.57

KING CORN: YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT. 2008.
ca. 90 min. Fueled by curiosity and a dash of naiveté, college buddies Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis return to their ancestral home of Greene, Iowa, to find out how the modest corn kernel conquered America. With the help of real farmers, powerful fertilizer, government aid, and genetically modified seeds, the friends manage to grow one acre of corn. Along the way, they unlock the hidden truths about America's modern food system.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General SB 191 .M2 K564 2008.

FRIEND OR FOE c2001.
55 min. "Genetic science holds the keys to life itself. How should this knowledge be used? Enhanced by outstanding 3-D computer animations and microscopic imaging, this engaging program, featuring Dr. Cary Fowler, takes a balanced looks at the biotechnological revolution. Among the topics surveyed are genetic engineering, cloning, gene therapy, genetically modified food crops, gene patenting, DNA fingerprinting, gene banks, and the use of transgenic animals for organ transplants. An overview of heredity, natural selection, and the mechanics of DNA is provided."--Container.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk TP 248.2 .F754 2001.

THE ETHICS OF BIOTECHNOLOGY c2009.
24 min. A group of experts discuss the ethical and moral implications of biotechnology including cloning, stem cell research, and animal testing.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General TP 248.23 .M672 2009.

RISKY BUSINESS: BIOTECHNOLOGY AND AGRICULTURE [1998?]
25 min. Explores the benefits and risks of genetic engineering and shows how the new biotechnology promises to revolutionize agriculture.
FORMAT: DVD and VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk (DVD) and General (VHS) TP 248.6 .R575 1998a

BRAVE NEW FOODS : THE BIOTECH REVOLUTION c2002.
24 min. Shows how our food today is the product of thousands of years of "natural" genetic manipulation that changed bitter tasting, poison-filled plants into tasty and nutritious foods. Food, science, and technology have worked together for thousands of years to feed humans.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk TP 248.65.F66 B72 2002.

DECONSTRUCTING SUPPER c2002.
47 min., 30 sec. Documentary film that looks at the way modern food is produced through genetic modification and through organic farming in Canada, Europe, India, and United States. A gourmet chef, John Bishop, leads us on an investigation of various genetically modified food products and the leader in genetic engineering, Monsanto.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk TP 248.65.F66 D43 2002a.

THE FUTURE OF FOOD [2006]
2 videodiscs (88 min.) the trend of unlabeled genetically-modified foods which have become increasingly prevalent in grocery stores. Unravels the complex web of market and political forces that are changing the nature of what we eat. Explores organic and sustainable agriculture as alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General TP 248.65 .F66 F888 2004

THE GMO TRILOGY [c2004]
2 videodiscs (ca. 205 min.) "Why genetically modified organism threaten your health, the environment and future generations."--Container Three discs on genetically modified foods. Disc 1: Unnatural Selection, talks about the threats of breeding genetically modified foods to the natural environment and farmers; Disc 2: Hidden Dangers in Kids Meals contains a movie explaining why genetically engineered foods are dangerous and should be removed from children's meals, a taped lecture given by Jeffrey M. Smith to a live audience alleging that biotech companies rig research, cover up health dangers and pressure government regulators to approve foods that even FDA scientists say are unsafe, and a segment showing the dramatic results of learning and behavior at an Appleton, Wisconsin high school after switching to organic foods; Disc 3: You're eating what? is an audio lecture by Jeffrey Smith alleging that biotech companies rig research, cover up health dangers and pressure government regulators to approve foods FDA scientists consider unsafe . contents: Disc 1: Unnatural selection (60 min. ; 2004) -- Disc 2: Hidden dangers in kids' meals: genetically engineered foods (ca. 28 min.); Health dangers of genetically engineered foods and their cover-up (60 min); Impact of fresh, healthy foods on learning and behavior / Natural Ovens Bakery (15 min.; 2004) -- Disc 3: You're eating what? (102 min.; 2005)
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General TP 248.65.F66 G66 2006

HARVEST OF FEAR c2001.
120 min. A Frontline/NOVA special presentation. Explores the intensifying debate over genetically-modified (gm) food crops. Interviewing scientists, farmers, biotech and food industry representatives, government regulators, and critics of biotechnology, this two-hour report presents both sides of the debate, exploring the risks and benefits, the hopes and fears, of this new technology.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General TP 248.65.F66 H378 2001

NOT FOR SALE c2002.
31 min. Demonstrates the connection between biodiversity and cultural diversity, between resistance to globalization and social and environmental justice. Looks at farmers, indigenous people, and global justice activists who oppose patents on life and advocate for a world where life is not a commodity. Explores some little-known aspects of world trade like the WTO and discusses biotechnology and our food supplies.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: General TP 248.65.F66 N6 2002a
2008.
109 min. Monsanto Company is the world's leader in agricultural chemicals, seed and genetically modified crops, as well as being one of the most controversial companies in industrial history. This film uses hitherto unpublished documents and testimonies of victims, scientists and politicians to expose Monsanto's lack of care in protecting the environment and the health of those exposed to their products. Shows how the company promoted such products as Roundup (glyphosate), bovine growth hormone, and genetically modified plants.
FORMAT:: DVD LOCATION: General TP 248.65 .F66 W675 2008

DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1564288 [2009], c2007.
1 streaming video (29 min.) Although genetic modification of plants and animals has been going on since the dawn of agriculture, technological changes of unprecedented scope have taken place in the food industry within the past few decades. This program explores the impact of technology on food production and the development of new and emerging foods. Viewers are introduced to recently devised methods of genetic modification and selective breeding which have expanded both crop and livestock yields. Other topics include the growth of the novelty food industry and new approaches to food packaging design, reflecting concern over ecological issues. Prominent academics add commentary. Contents: Genetically Modified Animals (4:46) -- Genetically Modified Plants (5:02) -- Selective Breeding (4:05) -- Novel and Functional Food (3:40) -- Consumer Demand and Food Technology (5:01) -- Developments in Food Packaging (4:58).
FORMAT: Streaming video http://lrc.cod.edu/record=b1564288 LOCATION: TP 370

CELL BIOLOGY

THE DRAMA OF REPRODUCTION c1990.
15:14 min. Cell biology series. Introduces the variety of ways in which organisms reproduce.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 471 .D7 1990.

MOLECULAR BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE 1996.
6 videocassettes (92 min.) [pt. 1] An introduction to living cells (23 min.) -- [pt. 2] Carbon chemistry (18 min.) -- [pt. 3] The chloroplast and photosynthesis (13 min.) -- [pt. 4] The mitochondrion and ATP synthesis (14 min.) -- [pt. 5] DNA : replication and mitosis (11 min.) -- [pt. 6] The genetic code : transcription and protein synthesis (13 min.).
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 506 .M662 1996.

THE CELL: A FUNCTIONING STRUCTURE. PART 1 c1972.
28 min. Uses cinemicroscopy and special-effects animation to present the cell as a functioning entity as well as a stable, reproducible structure. Shows ways cells obtain nourishment, and discusses cellular reproduction and cell structure. Features Dr. David Suzuki and Dr. Richard McIntosh.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .C4 1990x, pt.1.

CELL MOVEMENT AND TRANSPORT c2001.
15 min. Visualizing cell processes ; program 2. Structure and behavior of the plasma membrane -- Osmosis -- Transport proteins -- Phagocytosis -- Pinocytosis -- Receptor-Mediated Endocytosis --Golgi function -- Lysosomes and hydrolytic digestion -- Microtubules -- Cilia -- Actin and myosin motor proteins. Through live action and animated models, illustrates the basic mechanisms of cell movement and biological transport. Downloadable teaching guides available at: www.ebiomedia.com.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .C445 2001.

CELLS: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE c1996.
22 min. Describes the eukaryotic and prokaryotic types of cells. Illustrates the major components of eukaryotic cells using 3-D animation. Discusses the importance of the cell membrane and cellular processes such as respiration, photosynthesis and reproduction.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .C45 1996.

CELLS: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE c2005.
16 min. Cambridge core science series. Bio basics. This video takes a close-up look at the lowest common denominator of all life: the cell. It illustrates essential cellular processes - transportation of materials, communication, energy transfer, protein-building, waste disposal, movement, and the all-important mitosis and meiosis -- as well as key cellular landmarks like the nucleus, ribosomes, mitochondria, the Golgi complex, the endoplasmic reticulum, and lysosomes. Special attention is given to recent advances in biotechnology
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .C452 2005.

CELLS AND MOLECULES c2001.
14 min., 52 sec.. Visualizing cell processes ; program 1. Introduces the processes and structures of living cells. Tells the story of how cells evolved, examines the kinds of cells, dissects the molecules of life, and presents a grand view of the topics covered. Contents: Cell machinery introduction -- Organic molecules: biological macromolecules -- Prokaryote evolution and diversity -- Independently living eukaryotic cells.
Downloadable teaching guides available at: www.ebiomedia.com.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .C455 2001.

DISCOVERING THE CELL c1992.
28 min. Surveys the early history of microscopes and examines the discovery of cells.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .D5 1992.

DNA REPLICATION, MITOSIS, AND CELL REPRODUCTION c2001.
15 min. Visualizing cell processes; program 4. Mitosis: chromosome condensation -- Mitosis and cytokinesis -- Meiosis -- DNA: nucleotide structure and bonding -- DNA: replication enzymes -- DNA: replicating the leading and lagging strands -- DNA: topoisomerase and the twisting problem - - DNA: proofreading and repair -- DNA review.
Through live action and animated models, illustrates the involvement of DNA in cell reproduction.
Downloadable teaching guides available at: www.ebiomedia.com.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .D63 2001

THE EVOLUTION OF THE CELL c1992.
27 min. Cell biology series. Discusses the process by which cells have developed over a period of many billions of years, from the most primitive single-celled organism to complex multi-cellular life forms.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk AND General QH 581.2 .E96 1992.

THE GENETIC CODE c2001.
14 min. Visualizing cell processes ; program 5. Protein nature of life -- Protein structure -- Transcription -- Translation and protein synthesis -- Gene regulation in prokaryotes -- Exons and introns -- Mutations -- Renegade DNA: the viruses -- HIV: an RNA virus. Through live action and animated models, illustrates basic biochemical processes
of genetics. Downloadable teaching guides available at: www. ebiomedia. com.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .G46 2001LOCATION = Circulation Desk.

INTRODUCTION TO CELLS c1998.
22:16 min. Describes the universal nature of cell structures in living systems, compares plant and animal cells, and contrasts prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell types.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .I58 1998.

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE CELL. PART TWO, CELL FUNCTIONS : A CLOSER LOOK [2000], c1997.
21 min. Examines three main activities of the cell: energy storage and release, protein synthesis, and cell reproduction. Takes a closer look at important organelles such as mitochondria and chloroplasts, and the roles they play in cell metabolism.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .J687 2000.

THE LIVING CELL 1972.
30 min. Presents an overview of the structure and function of living plant and animal cells, showing how different aspects of cell structure and function are best studied in selected cells of different kinds of organisms.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .L5 1994.

THE OUTER ENVELOPE c1990.
12 min. Examines the remarkable properties of the plasma membrane and illustrates how molecules and larger food items are transported through the cell's outer envelope.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 581.2 .O8 1990.

THE STRUCTURE OF THE CELL c1992.
22 min. Cell biology series. Examines the fundamental unit of life (the cell) within a variety of organisms, including both plants and animals. Through close observation of an amoeba, students learn about the structure and function of the nucleus, cytoplasm, and other cell components.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 581.2 .S77 1992.

VISUALIZING CELL PROCESSES c2003.
75 min. "A complete curriculum for cell biology instruction. 50 full motion live-action and animated modules highlight the processes of cellular life"—Container. Contents: Overview of living cells -- DNA structure and cell division -- Genetic code and protein synthesis -- Organic molecules -- Cell movement & transport -- Photosynthesis -- Cellular respiration – Viruses.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .V578 2003.

VOYAGE INSIDE THE CELL c2004.
14 min., 30 sec. Presents computer-generated images which transport the viewer inside a living cell following a hormone as it passes through the cell's membrane, reaches the nucleus and induces mitosis. Cell components such as proteins, enzymes, the endoplasmic reticulum and cytoplasm are all identified.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General QH 581.2 .V693 2004

UNDERSTANDING CELL MEMBRANES c1996.
2 videocassettes (32 min.) Discusses the physical anatomy of the cell membrane and how each component of the cell is organized to allow for passive and active cellular transport.
FORMAT: VHS LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 601 .U6 1996.

THE CHROMOSOMES OF MAN 1967.
21 min. Demonstrates methods of preparing cells for chromosome study in the laboratory, and follows the progress made in the study of man's chromosomes after the discovery of methods for obtaining living human material.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 605 .C45 1995.

CELL CYCLE AND MITOSIS: COPYING THE DNA BLUEPRINT c1996.
29 min. Examines the changes in cell division during aging and compares a typical cell cycle to that of a cancer cell. Discusses the detection and various treatments for cancer.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 605 .C455 1997.

MITOSIS AND MEIOSIS [1988?].
22 min. Presents the phenomenon of cell division in normal somatic cells and the formation of germ cells. Depicts the replication of DNA.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 605 .M58 1988.

MEIOSIS: THE KEY TO GENETIC DIVERSITY c1991.
26 min. Focuses on two important functions of meiosis. Meiosis insures that individuals in a sexually reproducing species maintain the same number of chromosomes in their cells generation after generation and is also a key mechanism for the diversity found in any sexually reproducing species.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 605.3 .M4 1991.

DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS c1973.
14 min. EBE biology program. A study of diffusion as it takes place in living cells. Uses photomicrography, time-lapse photography, simple laboratory demonstrations, and models to explain diffusion and to clarify how a selectively permeable membrane functions. Demonstrates osmosis, the diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane, and includes practical examples of diffusion and osmosis.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 615 .D5 1973.

DIFFUSION AND OSMOSIS 2000.
16 min. Modern biology series (Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.) Examines the process of cell osmosis and diffusion and the importance of the process for the cell's survival.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 615 .D548 2000.

CELL DIFFERENTIATION: THE SEARCH FOR THE ORGANIZER [200-?]
15 min. Recreates classic experiments by Hans Spemann which led to discoveries about cell differentiation in an embryo. Explains that amphibian eggs are similar to human eggs and uses time-lapse microphotography and dye to study the progression of cell division in salamander embryos. Shows Walter Vogt's "fate map," which tells what portions of the egg cell will become certain areas of the body.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QL 963.5 .C455 2000.

ENERGY FLOW & RESPIRATION

(more on Photosynthesis in Botany AV Guide)

THE CONCEPT OF ENERGY FLOW c1992.
10 min. From the 1984 television program: Energy flow. Utilizes the second law of thermodynamics to explore the concept of entropy, using for study purposes a closed system represented by a disabled space shuttle.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 510 .C6 1992.

ENERGY FLOW IN AGRICULTURE c1992.
10 min. From the 1984 television program: Energy flow. Examines the role of energy flow, first in a primitive and then a modern agricultural society. Computer animation illustrates energy concepts in a present-day system, including extensive use of machinery and fertilizers.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 510 .E64 1992.

ENERGY FLOW IN AN ECOSYSTEM c1992.
10 min. From the 1984 television program: Energy flow. Solar energy captured by photosynthesis is the earth's primary source of energy. Discusses the food chain and examines the increasing loss of energy with progress up the trophic levels.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QH 510 .E642 1992.

SOLAR ENERGY IN THE BIOSPHERE 1997.
27:14 min. Simply science ; no. 1. Compares the earth to a spaceship that travels through space carrying everything needed for survival. Students see the effects of light energy on matter and find evidence that light causes chemical reactions in plants. This leads to a discussion of the importance of solar energy in sustaining life and driving weather systems on our planet.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 515 .S6 1997.

PRODUCERS CAPTURE SOLAR ENERGY c1997.
ca. 28 min. Simply science ; no. 2. Describes how energy flow through the biosphere is facilitated by different types of organisms - producers, consumers and decomposers. A farm provides the backdrop to explain how producers and consumers acquire energy. Cell differences between plants and animals are identified and used to explain the different functions of these two types of organisms.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 541 .P7 1997.

PHOTOSYNTHESIS AND CELLULAR RESPIRATION c2001.
15 min. Visualizing cell processes ; program 3. Contents: Glycolysis and fermentation -- Mitochondrion structure -- Krebs cycle: more energy through aerobic respirations -- Electron transport chain and ATP synthesis -- Photosynthesis: Chloroplast structure -- Light-dependent reactions -- Light-independent reactions.
Through live action and animated models, illustrates the basic biochemical processes involved in photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Downloadable teaching guides available at: www.ebiomedia.com.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 581.2 .P46 2001.

THE CELL AND ENERGY [1992], c1988.
10 min. Cellular respiration. Examines the cell's energy molecule, glucose. Illustrates the cell respiration process of extracting energy from glucose and transferring it to ATP in specific organelles.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 633 .C4 1992.

CELLULAR RESPIRATION: ENERGY FOR LIFE c1995.
23 min Explains the process by which cells convert the energy in glucose and other nutrient molecules to ATP.
FORMAT: VHS and DVD. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 633 .C44 1995. and QH 633 .C44 1995a

GLYCOLYSIS 1 [1992], c1988.
10 min. Cellular respiration. Follows the sequential breakdown of glucose through the process of glycolysis that leads to the production of ATP molecules. Discusses the first half of this process.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 633 .G5 1992 pt.1.

GLYCOLYSIS 2 [1992], c1988.
10 min. Cellular respiration. Discusses the second half of the glycolysis process, ending with the production of the molecule pyruvate. Also looks at how simple life forms produce alcohol.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 633 .G5 1992 pt.2.

THE KREBS CYCLE. [1992], c1988.
10 min. Cellular respiration. The chemical process known as the Krebs cycle is examined in detail.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 633 .K7 1992.

METABOLISM AND NUTRITION [1992], c1988.
10 min. Cellular respiration. Examines the role of ATP in biological systems and looks in detail at one specific example of ATP use, the action of muscle fibers. Illustrates the interplay of glucose, fats, and proteins in the processes of cellular respiration.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 633 .M4 1992.

OXIDATIVE PHOSPHORYLATION [1992], c1988.
10 min. Cellular respiration. Examines the process of oxidative phosphorylation. Shows that the process depends on the creation of a hydrogen gradient that in turn drives the synthesis of ATP molecules.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 633 .O9 1992.

ENERGY FLOW AT THE CELLULAR LEVEL c1992.
10 min. From the 1984 television program: Energy flow. Examines energy flow at the cellular level, where a single cell is likened to a micro-ecosystem.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH 634.5 .E6 1992.

AGING AND DEATH

GROWING OLD IN A NEW AGE 1993.
13 episodes on Streaming video. These programs look at various aspects of aging in American society of the latter 20th century. Older people share their views on each subject. Learn about the impact of aging on both society and individuals as 75 diverse elders relate their experiences. The four ways that age is measured — chronologically, biologically, psychologically, and socially — are the basis for discussing the quality of life in later years. The series examines common misconceptions about aging and provides a springboard for analyzing new roles for elders, intergenerational alliances, resource allocation, and artificial attempts to prolong life. These programs are particularly useful for students of psychology, gerontology, sociology, family studies, human development, and health sciences. Contents: v. 1, Myths and realities of aging -- v. 2, How the body ages -- v. 3, Maximizing the physical potential of older adults -- v. 4, Love, intimacy & sexuality -- v. 5, Learning, memory & speed of behavior -- v. 6, Intellect, personality and mental health -- v. 7, Social roles & relationships in old age -- v. 8, Family & intergenerational relationships -- v. 9, Work, retirement and economic status -- v. 10, Illness & disability -- v. 11, Dying, death & bereavement -- v. 12, Societal and political aspects of aging -- v. 13, The Future of aging.
FORMAT: Streaming Video. http://learner.org/resources/series84.html.

GROWING OLD c2007.
74 min. Explores the varied landscape of aging in America, presenting the realities - physical, medical, emotional, and economic - of growing old in a youth-obsessed society. Whether they are well off in retirement, financially marginalized, in good health, or terminally ill, the film's participants provide moving and provocative commentary and raise several challenging questions. What exactly is the healthy way to grow old? Is age a disease to be battled or a beautiful stage of life to be embraced and celebrated? Perhaps most importantly, how can we reverse our society's neglect of the elderly?
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General HQ 1064 .U5 G689 2007.

HOW THE BODY AGES 1993.
57 min. Growing old in a new age; 2. Describes the changes in appearance and organ function that accompany aging and how other changes can be prevented.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General HQ 1064 .U5 G7 1993.

LIVING OLD c2006.
60 min. Americans are living longer and healthier lives, thanks to medical advances, but at what cost? For many, this longevity also means physical decline, less available caregivers, and an overburdened healthcare system. Take a look at this newest challenge.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General HQ 1064 .U5 G689 2007.

ETERNAL LIFE c2009.
44 min Originally broadcast as a segment of: That’s impossible. To find out how close humanity is to defeating death, this program investigates cryonics, cloning, plans to grow replacement body parts in labs, microscopic robots that could wipe out deadly diseases, and the possibility that aging can be reversed.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QH 442 .E847 2009.

THE FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH c1985.
30 min. The Adult years: continuity and change ; no. 103. Describes the two directions of research on aging, the two major theories of biological aging, and examples of biomarkers for aging. Offers a contemporary view of the fountain-of-youth myth.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 528.5 .F6 1985.

DEATH c1995.
23 min. Explains scientifically what death is and how death is an essential element in the survival of the species. Also covers the psychological and social dimensions of death, mourning, and the acceptance of death.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QH530 .D4 1995.

DEATH BY DESIGN c1995.
75 min. Discusses and portrays the invisible world of cells, how they "communicate with each other, work together, reproduce, and die, all to benefit the larger organism of which they are a part." Includes interviews with noted biologists.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QH 582.4 .D42 1995.

POTENT BIOLOGY: STEM CELLS, CLONING AND REGENERATION 2007.
2 videodiscs Holiday lectures on science ; 2006. Explores progress toward the goal of harnessing stem cells to treat diabetes, nerve damage, and heart disease. Contents: Disc 1. Lecture 1. Understanding embryonic stem cells / Douglas A. Melton. Lecture 2. Adult stem cells and regeneration / Nadia Rosenthal. Lecture 3. Coaxing embryonic stem cells / Douglas A. Melton. Lecture 4. Stem cells and the end of aging / Nadia Rosenthal; Animations: Human embryonic development; Differentiation and the fate of cells ; Creating embryonic stem cell lines; Newt limb regeneration; Zebrafish heart regeneration; Somatic cell nuclear transfer; Video clips: Using a DNA chip to study gene expression; Human ES cells differentiating into heart cells; The fire-bellied newt; Regeneration of deer antlers; Cloning by somatic cell nuclear transfer; Cause and effect of a heart attack -- Disc 2. Interviews and discussion session.
FORMAT: DVD LOCATION: General QH 588.S83 P677 2007

STEALING TIME: THE NEW SCIENCE OF AGING c1998.
3 videocassettes (162 min.) Explores the natural history of aging, from the time-lapse death of a mouse and the slower decline of humans, to the potential immortality of bristlecone pines (1st pt.). Scientists offer clues to the mechanisms of aging that can unlock its biological mystery (2nd pt.). Through cutting edge research and lifestyle choices, it seems we are on the verge of keeping the intellect forever young (3rd pt.). episode 1. Quest for immortality -- episode 2. Turning back the clock -- episode 3. Mastering the mind.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QP 85 .S7 1998.

AGE HAPPENS c2001 [i.e. 2000].
ca. 28 min. Originally broadcast as part of the television series: The human condition. This program focuses on the psychological and physiological aspects of aging, and factors that assist older people in maintaining their health and functional independence.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QP 86 .A356 2000.

AGING [1988], c1984.
26 min. Segment from the television program: The Living body. Covers the physical processes of aging in the human body, examining the various body systems to see how and why they change with age. Discusses the changes that are unavoidable and those that can be slowed down or reversed.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 86 .A4 1988.

AGING c1995.
23 min. Originally broadcast in 1990 on the television program: The science show. Discusses the biological and physiological aspects of aging and ways to slow the process. Discusses the cause of Alzheimer's disease and the development of effective treatments.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QP 86 .A456 1995.

FACTORS IN HEALTHY AGING 1991, c1990.
28 min. The Doctor is in. Discusses the process of aging, identifying factors that affect its progression. Presents normal and abnormal conditions (with special focus on progeria), through testimonials and discussion of new research.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General QP 86 .F3 1991.

NEVER SAY DIE : THE PURSUIT OF ETERNAL YOUTH [1996].
60 min. Originally produced for television in 1992. Examines efforts to stop aging, including plastic surgery; progeria, the genetic disease which accelerates aging, but which may offer clues to extending life; the Pritikin Longevity Center which uses a demanding exercise program and vegetarian menus; a retirement community in Arizona; the German health spa in Baden-Baden; advocates for living longer through megavitamin supplements; and efforts to reanimating people through cryonic suspension. Concludes with the latest research on aging with the possibility that in the future, life expectancy could rise well past 100 years old.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk and General QP 86 .N49 1996.

THE SCIENCE OF STAYING YOUNG: UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF LONGEVITY c1996.
22 min. New research about how our brains work, about the diseases associated with old age, and about nutrition is leading scientists to redefine what it means to grow old. This program examines this research, looking at a study of a new way to prevent the onset of age-related dementia, the effects of the hormone DHEA on aging, and therapy aimed at helping Alzheimer's patients re-activate their memories.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: Circulation Desk QP 86 .S3 1996.

SENSATION, PERCEPTION, AND THE AGING PROCESS c2006.
4 videodiscs (ca. 720 min.) Great courses. Science & mathematics. Professor Francis Colavita offers a biopsychological perspective on the way we humans navigate and react to the world around us as we age. Part 1. Lecture 1. Sensation, perception, and behavior -- Lecture 2. Sensation and perception--a distinction -- Lecture 3. Vision--stimulus and the optical system -- Lecture 4. Vision--the retina -- Lecture 5. Vision--beyond the optic nerve -- Lecture 6. Vision--age-related changes -- Lecture 7. Hearing--stimulus and supporting structures -- Lecture 8. Hearing--the inner ear -- Lecture 9. Hearing--age-related changes -- Lecture 10. The cutaneous system--receptors, pathways -- Lecture 11. The cutaneous system--early development -- Lecture 12. The cutaneous system--age-related changes Part 2. Lecture 13. Pain--early history -- Lecture 14. Pain--acupuncture, endorphines, and aging -- Lecture 15. Taste--stimulus, structures, and receptors -- Lecture 16. Taste--factors influencing preferences -- Lecture 17. Smell--the unappreciated sense -- Lecture 18. Smell--consequences of anosmia -- Lecture 19. The vestibular system--body orientation -- Lecture 20. The kinesthetic sense--motor memory -- Lecture 21. Brain mechanisms and perception -- Lecture 22. Perception of language -- Lecture 23. The visual agnosias -- Lecture 24. Perception of other people/course summary.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General QP 431 .C659 2006.

FOREVER YOUNG? 2008.
58 min. Originally produced in 2007 as a segment of Nanotechnology, the power of small. Discusses the use of nanotechnology to improve medical care and enhance the human body.
FORMAT: DVD. LOCATION: General T 174.7 .N377 2008 pt. 2.

TRANSPLANTATION

TRANSPLANTS c2004.
51 min. Kill or cure : a history of medical treatment. Presents a history of the emerging field of transplant surgery, highlighting breakthroughs in surgical procedures and related drugs, as well as looking at how cutting-edge technologies will change its future. Includes interviews with several organ recipients and several transplant pioneers, including Dr. Thomas Starzl who helped develop immunosuppressive medicines.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General RD 120.7 .T736 2004.

XENOTRANSPLANTATION:THE INTERNATIONAL DEBATE c2003.
39 min. Offers a dynamic cross-section of views on xenotransplantation and the ethical questions it raises. Also includes a history of allotransplantation.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General RD 120.7 .X46 2003.

A CHILD'S GIFT c2002.
10:09 min. Interviews parents of young children who need a transplant to go on living and parents who found the courage and compassion to donate their own child's organs
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General RD 129.5 .C45 2002.

BIOCHEMICAL WARFARE

LAST BATTLE OF THE GULF WAR c1998.
60 min. An episode of the television program: Frontline. The story of how Gulf War Syndrome came into existence, examining the psychology of war, the politics of veterans' affairs, and the role of the media and the biomedical research community.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General RB 152.7 .L37 1998.

CHEMICAL & BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS c2001.
46 min. Originally broadcast on the History Channel as a segment of the special series: Ground zero, America.
Presents the history of chemical and biological warfare. Focuses on military uses and gives examples from history on the use of chemical and biological weapons. Also covers the recent Anthrax mailings.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447 .C453 2001

SILENT KILLERS: POISONS AND PLAGUES c2003.
ca. 120 min. Originally broadcast as a segment of: Avoiding armageddon. Biological and chemicals weapons...can claim more lives over greater distances than a nuclear bomb and are relatively easier to make--and use--by anyone willing to do the unthinkable. This episode looks at these weapons--where they come from, who has them, who might use them.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447 .S55 2003

BIOWAR c1999.
5 videocassettes (95 min.) Originally broadcast Oct. 1, 5-8, 1999 as 5 segments of: Nightline. Depicts the hypothetical impact of a fictional terrorist anthrax attack in the subway system of an unidentified city in the United States.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447.8 .B5 1999.

BIOTERROR 2002.
58 min. Originally broadcast in 2001 as a segment of the television program Nova. Judith Miller, Stephen Engelberg, and William Broad, authors of the book Germs: biological weapons and America's secret war, trace the history of "black biology" and investigate U.S. involvement in the development of biological weapons.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447.8 .B567 2002.

CLOUDS OF DEATH : THE SCOURGE OF BIOCHEMICAL WARFARE 1999.
47 min. Originally broadcast in 1998 on the History Channel as a segment of the television program History undercover. Traces the grim history of biological and chemical warfare, from the medieval practice of catapulting plague-contaminated flesh into enemy strongholds to the use of Sarin gas in World War I. Also examines modern cases like the attack in the Tokyo subway and Saddam Hussein's efforts to develop chemical weapons for Iraq.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447.8 .C56 1999.

THE GERM GENIE c1997.
44 min. Originally broadcast in 1994 as an episode of the television program: Assignment. Biological weapons offer a cheap alternative to nuclear weapons for smaller states and terrorist groups. This program traces the history of biological warfare from the Middle Ages, then looks at the latest biological weapons research under way in laboratories in the U.S. and U.K. While military experts offer defensive strategies, skeptical scientists discuss whether defense against germ warfare is possible. A reconstruction of anthrax fermentation demonstrates the ease with which the bacteria can be produced.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447.8 .G4 1997.

HISTORY OF BIOTERRORISM: BIOLOGICAL WARFARE AND TERRORISM 2003.
26 min., 34 sec. Parts of this video were adapted from Biological warfare and terrorism : the military and public health response, coproduced by the United States Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1999"—Container Short segments describe the Category A diseases which include: smallpox, anthrax, botulism, plague, tularemia, and viral hemorrhagic fevers. Discussion includes the history of these diseases, how they spread, and how this information can help prepare in the event these germs were used to intentionally infect people.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447.8 .H578 2003.

INSIDIOUS KILLERS: CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL WEAPONS c1998.
47 min. Originally broadcast in 1996 on the History Channel television program entitled: 20th century with Mike Wallace. Describes history of chemical and biological weapons.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447.8 .I575 1998.

PLAGUE WAR c1999.
60 min. Originally broadcast in 1998 as a segment of Frontline. Presents new evidence culled from scientists, intelligence agencies, and policymakers to examine the threat biological warfare poses to world security and the responses the U.S. is frantically developing.
FORMAT: VHS. LOCATION: General UG 447.8 .P534 1999.

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BIOLOGY 1100, 1151 & 1152 SLIDES

GENERAL BIOLOGY / NATURAL HISTORY

CAREERS IN BIOSCIENCE

CLASSIFICATION

EVOLUTION

GENETICS: DNA & Principles of Heredity

BIOTECHNOLOGY DNA Fingerprinting, GMOs, Stem Cells/Cloning, Human Genome Project, Genes & Disease

CELL BIOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW & RESPIRATION

AGING AND DEATH

TRANSPLANTATION

BIOCHEMICAL WARFARE

BIOTECHNOLOGY
DNA Fingerprinting, GMOs, Stem Cells/Cloning,
Human Genome Project, Genes & Disease