Presents an exploration of genetics, examining such topics as DNA, cloning versus normal reproduction, cloning techniques, and transgenics, and includes quizzes on the featured material.
Examines the structure and function of plant and animal cells, discusses DNA and the mapping of the human genetic code, looks at the problem of obesity in the U.S. and the search for a genetic answer, and considers the importance of maintaining good mental, social, and physical health.
Molecular biologist Kay Lang, a specialist in retroviruses, teams up with virus hunter Christopher Dicken and anthropologist Mitch Rafelson in an attempt to trace the ancient source of a flu-like disease that is killing expectant mothers and their offspring and threatening the future of the human race.
Presents textual overviews, line drawings, and diagrams on genetics and cell biology, covering basic concepts, cell structure and function, evolution theories, research techniques, groundbreaking experiments, and applications.
Demonstrates how new technologies allow scientists to examine genetic evidence of human and animal evolution, trace hereditary diseases, and produce new vaccines using genetic engineering.
Offers a brief overview of genetics, with information on dominant and recessive alleles, Punnett squares, DNA, the Human Genome Project, mutations, and cloning.
"Explores the different ways that plants and animals produce offspring, and how they pass on traits from one generation to the next"--Provided by publisher.
Bill Nye the Science Guy answers questions about genes, and conducts an experiment that shows viewers how to determine if their physical characteristics are similar to those of their parents.
