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Biotechnology I
Biotechnology is the application of science and technology to living organisms. Today, biotechnology plays an increasingly important role in everyday life. Very rarely, however, are we aware of it because you cannot tell the biotechnological origin of products of the medical, pharmaceutical and food industries by their look. For example, the enzymes needed for cheese production are formed by biotechnologically programmed mould fungi.
Learn moreMücken
Stechmücken, Schnaken, Gnitzen und 40 Mückenfamilien mehr bevölkern unsere Erde. Während sie uns an einem lauen Sommerabend voraussichtlich nur lästig erscheinen, sind sie seit rund 120 Millionen Jahren ein wichtiger Bestandteil unseres Ökosystems.
Learn moreHecht
Der Hecht ist Fisch des Jahres 2016. Er ist einer unserer größten heimischen Raubfische. Sein Maul ist mit messerscharfen Zähnen gespickt.
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The eye is one of our most important sense organs. It provides direct access to the world.
Learn moreBiotechnology II
The results of the fundamental research in genetics and genetic engineering are the basis for the further development of biotechnology, whose basics have already been covered in part I of the biotechnology series. In conjunction with findings in microbiology, biotechnology has made significant progress. In particular the identification of the genetic code has opened up new possibilities for numerous applications. It has enabled the genetic modification of organisms for a desired purpose. The close cooperation between different disciplines in biotechnology continuously generates new insights and possible applications. Moreover, in the so-called red biotechnology – which is medical biotechnology – biologists, medical scientists and pharmacists contribute, amongst other things, to the development of new medicines, thus creating a link between scientific fundamental research and its medical application. An important example of red biotechnology is the production of insulin.
Learn moreVertebrates
This DVD introduces the members of vertebrates group existing today, illustrated by various examples. The phyloge- netic development, which started in the primeval oceans, is shown in detail by means of homologous skeleton structures. The variations in the body’s basic structure in adaptation to the vertebrates’ respective needs, which resulted in today’s situation with vertebrates living in water, on land and in the air, are demonstrated by means of extant representatives of the class. The vertebrates group encompasses cartilage and bony fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals. The modifications of those skeletal elements serving locomotion, from the fins of the fish to the wing span of the birds and the hands of mammals, are shown. This DVD is suitable for the topic of vertebrates for younger pupils or as a contribution to the topic of evolution illustrated by means of the development of vertebrates.
Learn moreTicks
Already the dinosaurs, which populated the Earth some 90 million years ago, were familiar with the tiny, dangerous pests, and the Greek poet Homer attributed healing and potency-enhancing effects to them in the late 8th century BC – however, only in pulverised form. The animals described are those clingy, blood-sucking mini-vampires – the ticks. In fact, they are parasites dangerous to us humans; not because of the amount of blood they extract but due to the diseases they can transmit in doing so. This film invites you to visit the family of the small parasites of the phylum Athropoda belonging to the class of Arachnida.
Learn moreMute Swan
Swans are an ornament to our waters. The majestic birds with their snow-white plumage are considered the very epitome of beauty and purity. Not every swan, however, is white. It is the Mute Swan that has inspired people’s imagination for ages. Seemingly an old acquaintance, it has nevertheless a great many unknown features for us to discover.
Learn moreVaccination
It is only in recent years that a vaccination has existed that is supposed to lower the risk of getting cervical cancer. This vaccination can protect against specific, sexually transmitted human papillomaviruses that are considered one of the causes for cervical cancer.
Learn moreNeuronen
Was wir fühlen, wie wir reagieren, das wird gesteuert durch die Nervenbahnen unseres Gehirns. In dem Film wird das Nervensystem dargestellt und der Aufbau der einzelnen Nervenzellen erläutert. Welche Übertragungswege ein Reiz nimmt und auf welchen Wegen eine Reaktion ausgelöst wird, wird in anschaulichen Grafiken gezeigt.
Learn moreAlkohol
Jenke von Wilmsdorff startet ein Experiment, das ihn an seine Grenzen bringen soll. Er trinkt über einen langen Zeitraum täglich exzessiv Alkohol und will herausfinden, was die „Volksdroge Nummer 1“ mit ihm macht.
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