Multimedia Resources
Human Genome Project BBC
Fergus
Walsh (BBC)
(RealVideo: 2min16s
56k)
"Scientists are confidently predicting a revolution in
healthcare" Craig Venter (Celera Genomics) (RealAudio:
5min6s 28k)"It was full of surprises"
Sir
John Sulston
(Sanger Centre) (RealVideo:
3min27s 56k)
"We
must deal with our new knowledge sensibly"
Michael
Hunkapiller (Applied
Bio Systems) (RealVideo:
1min50s 56k)"It's important... to
have the proper kind of regulation in place"
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audio and video clips on the Human Genome Project from BBC
US National Human Genome Research Institute NHGRI
The Human Genome Project - Exploring Our Molecular
Selves (RealVideo:
3min36s)
This narrated 3D-computer animation illustrates the
basics of molecular biology. The animation progresses from cells to the
nucleus, chromosome to DNA, depicting the process of converting genetics
instructions into active proteins.
The Secret of Our Lives
(RealVideo: 15 min)
This video documentary was awarded a gold
medal prize in the New York Film Festival. It weaves together conversations
with Human Genome Project leaders to trace the development of the project
and to address its scientific and societal impact. A montage of film
footage, eye-catching graphics, and creative camera angles sustain viewer
interest.
Interactive
Presentation - How to Sequence a Genome
(Flash)
This animated, narrated segment presents the
essential steps in sequencing an organism's genome.
In parts, each between 16 and 100sec: Introduction;
Mapping
Building Libraries, Subclones,
E. coli to store
and copy DNA, Preparing DNA for
sequencing, Sequencing
Reaction, Products of
Sequencing Reaction, Separating the
Sequencing Reaction, Reading the
Sequencing Reaction, Assembling the
Results, Working Draft
Sequence, Conclusion
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