Unseen life on Earth. [videorecording] : an introduction to microbiology. / produced and directed by Jessica Martin. An Oregon Public Broadcasting production in association with Baker & Simon Associates for the Annenberg/CPB Project.
Format:
[videorecording] :
Publisher:
Annenberg/CPB Project,
Copyright Date:
c1999
Description:
3 videodiscs (120 min. each) in 1 container : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Host/narrator: Jim Leinfelder. "The Annenberg/CPB collection."
Contents:
Disc 1. The microbial universe -- The Unity of living systems -- Metabolism -- Reading the Code of Life -- DISC 2. Genetic transfer -- Microbial evolution -- Microbial diversity -- Microbial ecology -- DISC 3. Microbial control -- Microbial interactions -- Human defenses -- Microbes and human diseases.
Summary:
Explores the vast biotechnological potential micro-organisms hold and discusses their importance in everything from medicine to environmental issues to global politics. Features new techniques in microscopy and computer-generated imagery.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.