Reading The Book Of Life (1/3) - Cracking The Code episode 6

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From the award winning science teaching series CRACKING THE CODE: The Continuing Saga of Genetics - 9 half hour films that cover the history and basic concepts of genetics - from Aristotle and Mendel through to the new DNA-based world of genomics and GM crops - in a fresh and entertaining style.
Featuring original songs by Moxy Früvous
Produced, written and directed by Jack Micay
Major sponsor - The National Science Foundation

Episode 6 - Reading The Book Of Life

The human genome sequence was the finish line for another famous race in genetics, which led to an historic White House press conference. The leaders of this epic effort, including Francis Collins, Craig Venter, Eric Lander, John Sulston and Sydney Brenner, explain its origins, how it was done and what it reveals so far about our book of life.

The major surprise was how few genes there actually are in the human genome. We compensate in part by using RNA splicing to create different proteins from the same gene. Having the complete sequence at hand has greatly simplified the search for new disease genes and created the new fields of genomics and bioinformatics. To illustrate all this, we focus on Chromosome 7 and one of its most fascinating stories, that of Williams Syndrome, which produces an unusual mix of mental deficits, strengths, musical talent and affability. We meet A.J., a Williams Syndrome kid in San Diego who plays a mean set of drums. 30 minutes.

Bronze Plaque, Columbus Int. Film Festival

Winner of the Special Jury Award, Vedere la Scienza Film Festival, Milan Italy

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• Moxy Fruvous
• genetics
• science
• biology
• book of life
• cystic fibrosis gene
• Francis Collins
• Michael Smith
• gene regulation
• human genome project
• round worm
• Sydney Brenner
• John Sulston
• Thomas Hunt Morgan
• genetic map
• Sanger Centre
• physical map

[gadionson1]

nice one .. tnx

[thewakakeboarder]

2/3 and 3/3 are gone. Please re-add them, these vids are great!