Genetic engineering is the process of taking a copy of genetic material from one living thing and putting it to work in another. This can be achieved by mixing in a test tube, by injecting DNA into the nucleus or by using a virus or bacterium to carry the DNA into the new organism. Examples are shown of these techniques in use. The program then moves on to canvas the views of notable interested people on some of the issues associated with genetic engineering. Those interviewed include, Gus Nossal, feminist Robyn Rowland, Carmel Travers, Peter Singer - a philosopher, Peter Garrett and Merilyn Sleigh - a genetic engineer.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
303397
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Natural history
Documentary
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Genetic engineering
Short films
Short films → Short films - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)