The NewsHour human biology /
Genetic and neurological research has led to increasingly sophisticated medical capabilities-resulting in a growing number of moral and ethical quandaries. This cluster of NewsHour segments surveys recent milestones in biology-many of which have produced as much controversy as insight. Reporting on...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2007], c2005.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (71 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Series: |
Science on the newshour.
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| Subjects: |
Brain
-- Physiology.
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| Summary: |
Genetic and neurological research has led to increasingly sophisticated medical capabilities-resulting in a growing number of moral and ethical quandaries. This cluster of NewsHour segments surveys recent milestones in biology-many of which have produced as much controversy as insight. Reporting on the newly-identified anti-aging gene SIR2 and the cross-species implantation of stem cells, the program also inquires into artificial limb technology, the dynamics of the teenage brain, and the storage of environmental toxins in the human body. A visit to the American Bible Belt, including Kentucky's Creationist Museum, highlights the ongoing debate over human origins. Original. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on Oct. 24, 2007. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Evolution Debate: The Battle in Schools (4:57) -- Evolution Debate: A Proponent of Creationism (2:34) -- Evolution Debate: Defending Science Teachers (1:53) -- Evolution Debate: Intelligent Design (3:22) -- Evolution: The Debate Goes On (1:48) -- The Science of Aging: Identifying Longevity Genes (3:07) -- The Science of Aging: Activating Longevity Genes (4:18) -- Teen Brains: A Death Penalty Case (3:05) -- Teen Brains: Erratic Adolescent Behavior (1:36) -- Teen Brains: Decision Making (2:43) -- Teen Brains: Implications of Research on the Judicial System (1:52) -- Adult Stem Cells (2:15) -- Adult Stem Cells: Contradictory Research Results (3:05) -- Adult Stem Cells: Human Trials (3:01) -- Emotion and Controversy in Stem Cell Research (2:07) -- Artificial Limbs: Nerve-Muscle Grafts (3:42) -- Artificial Limbs: Implanted Electrodes (5:07) -- Body Burden: Industrial Chemicals in Our Bodies (3:39) -- Body Burden: The Chemical Industry Responds (1:20) -- Body Burden: How Toxins Enter the Body (2:17) -- Body Burden: Effects of Pesticides on Child Development (2:45) -- Chimeras: Use in Scientific Research (1:38) -- Chimeras: Ethical Concerns (1:40) -- Chimeras: A Mouse with Human Cells (2:13) -- Chimeras: Ethical Research Guidelines (3:43) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. Broadcast 11/18/03 to 8/16/05. Genetic and neurological research has led to increasingly sophisticated medical capabilities-resulting in a growing number of moral and ethical quandaries. This cluster of NewsHour segments surveys recent milestones in biology-many of which have produced as much controversy as insight. Reporting on the newly-identified anti-aging gene SIR2 and the cross-species implantation of stem cells, the program also inquires into artificial limb technology, the dynamics of the teenage brain, and the storage of environmental toxins in the human body. A visit to the American Bible Belt, including Kentucky's Creationist Museum, highlights the ongoing debate over human origins. Original. 9 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. Closed-captioned. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (71 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
9 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |