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The Emerging viruses
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Scientists have identified over 200 viruses, and an estimated 1,000 more may lurk undiscovered throughout the world. This program examines current scientific research on emerging viruses. Live-acti...
Scientists have identified over 200 viruses, and an estimated 1,000 more may lurk undiscovered throughout the world. This program examines current scientific research on emerging viruses. Live-action microscopy shows the impact of the HIV virus on the human immune system. Sophisticated animation depicting viral life cycles reinforces the concept that the best defense against dangerous viruses may well be a more complete understanding of how they work.
Details
- Creator
- BBC Worldwide Ltd
- Format
- Videos, Slides, Films
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- New York, N.Y. : Films Media Group, [2006], c1991
- Physical Details
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- 1 streaming video file (50 min.) : sd., col., digital file
- digital
- data file
- ISBNs
- 9780736579292
- OCLC
- ocn712795739
- Access requires authentication through Films on Demand.
- Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Films Media Group on May 28, 2006.
- Films on Demand is distributed by Films Media Group for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware.
- Mode of access: Internet.
- System requirements: FOD playback platform.
- The Discovery of Viruses (5:31) -- Life Cycle of a Virus (5:49) -- The Eradication of Smallpox (3:49) -- The Emergence of New Viruses (8:46) -- The Emergence of HIV (7:55) -- Old Viruses in New Settings (6:40) -- Contact with Unknown Viruses (7:21)