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As achievements in engineering and manufacturing move us toward 21st Century lifestyles, problems emerge as a result of these processes. Moreover, cleanup concerns plague us as a legacy of the industrial revolution. This program focuses on an innovative yet natural solution science proposes for the cleanup of polluting by-products. Discover how science is Cleaning Up With Microbes. Throughout the world, scientists are exploring the use of living organisms to help solve the problem of waste disposal and recycling. They have found that microbes-such as bacteria, fungi, and algae can take care of almost any waste by-product by doing what they do best- eating!
Our current industrial method of food production is increasingly viewed as an unsustainable system, destructive to the environment and public health. But what is the alternative?
Fresh profiles the farmers, thinkers, and business people across the nation who are at the forefront of re-inventing food production in America. With a strong commitment to sustainability, they are changing how farms are run, how the land is cared for, and how food is distributed. Their success demonstrates that a new paradigm based on sustainable practices can be profitable and a model for our food system, if people choose to support it.
Fresh opens with a short summary of the problems and consequences of industrialized food production, then focuses primarily on the individuals who are creating new approaches to address environmental, health, and economic challenges throughout the food chain.
Joel Salatin is a world-famous sustainable farmer and entrepreneur who, by observing nature, devised a rotational grazing system for his animals that heals the land while making his operations many times more profitable than his conventional farming neighbors.
Will Allen, a former pro basketball player and recipient of a Macarthur "Genius Award", is now one of the most influential leaders of the urban farming movement. He teaches people in the inner city the value of healthy food and how to grow their own.
David Ball saw his family-run supermarket and a once-thriving local farming community dying with the rise of Walmart and other big chains. So he reinvented his business, partnering with area farmers to sell locally-grown food at an affordable price. His plan has brought the local economy back to life.
Fresh also features a farmer in Iowa who illustrates the struggles family farmers face, a hog farmer in Missouri who stopped using antibiotics on his pigs, and commentary by noted food expert and author Michael Pollan.
Reviews
"FRESH is just that--an upbeat and wonderfully fresh look at our food system and how to make it work better for the health of humans and the planet. It's a must see for everyone who eats." - Marion Nestle, Paulette Goddard Professor,
Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health, New York University
"We all know about the problems with the American food system, but what about the solutions? FRESH is a bracing, even exhilarating look at the whole range of efforts underway to renovate the way we grow food and feed ourselves." - Michael Pollan, Author, In Defense of Food
"Absolutely first-rateˇKThe film is not a preach-fest; it's an informative, inspirational, swiftly-edited and beautifully scored movie. What the doc does best is demonstrateˇK that nature's own ways of doing things - nature's food chain, nature's circle of life - is, ultimately, the best treatment of land and livestock." - Moving Pictures Magazine
DVD (With Study Guide) / 2009 / (Grades 9-Adult) / 70 minutes
What's the story of our food? Where did it come from and how did it get to us? What is the impact of the food choices we make?
Nourish vividly illustrates how what we choose to eat - individually and as a society - has an effect around the world, and how making more wholesome choices can improve the health of the environment, our communities and ourselves.
With beautiful visuals and inspiring stories, Nourish traces our relationship to food from a global perspective and suggests the steps individuals can take to create a more sustainable food system and live more healthful lives.
Nourish includes commentary from:
Michael Pollan, Author, The Omnivore's Dilemma and In Defense of Food
Anna Lapp? Author, Hopes Edge, and sustainable food advocate
Bryant Terry, Chef and author, Vegan Soul Kitchen
Dr. Nadine Burke, Medical Director, Bayview Child Health Center
Nigel Walker, organic farmer, Eatwell Farm
Reviews
"This film nourishes the mind, heart, and eye. Beautiful and thought-provoking." - Zenobia Barlow, Executive Director, Center for Ecoliteracy
"Nourish will help us all deepen our national conversation about good food. Nourish reminds us of our intimate connection to the food system, and what each of us can do to help fix what is now a system in great disrepair." - Oran Hesterman, President, Fair Food Network
"Inspiring and uplifting. An essential resource for every family." - Tom Peterson, Sr. VP, Heifer International
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Nourish is really impressive. It's beautiful, informative and inspiring." - Lynne Frame, Board of Directors, Slow Food USA
This program delves deep into living cells to reveal one of life's most intriguing secrets, DNA, the basic set of chemical instructions that control s our unique size, shape and other biological characteristics. Learn how its discovery led to a new scientific field called biotechnology and see how researchers are using their knowledge of nature's "blueprints" to genetically engineer changes in living organisms to help them live healthier, longer and more productive lives. Includes suggestions for careers in this field of study.
Discover how scientists are working in harmony with nature's blueprints, DNA, to make beneficial changes at life's most basic level. These trail-blazing scientists are called genetic engineers and the tools and methods they use promise a healthier future for animals and humans alike through an exciting young scientific field called biotechnology. Includes suggestions for careers in this field of study.
Terms Covered In This Edition Include:
Antibodies, Biotechnology, Biotechnologist, DNA, Genetic Engineer, Genes, Hepatitis B, Organism, Plasmids, Protein, Vaccination
Traditionally we have relied heavily upon non-renewable energy resources, however we have now reached a tipping point globally where the environment cannot sustain such impact, nor do we have the resources to continue this. This program clearly shows the environmental impacts of both renewable and non-renewable energy sources. It guides us through numerous renewable energy sources, how the energy is collected and the pros and cons of renewable energy. The program also explores what is happening around the globe with the introduction of wind farms, wave parks and solar farms. This is an up-to-date look at a vital issue.
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First looks at major research areas in biotechnology such as the Human Genome Project and the various forms of recombinant DNA technology that produce transgenic plants and animals. The program then goes on to look at the tools used by biotechnologists such as restriction enzymes, plasmids, vector and vector less insertion of genes into genomes, and the production of genes via polymerase chain reactions. The program then concludes by looking at the future of biotechnology and some of the environmental, economic, and ethical issues raised by biotech.
The 20th century saw the earth dramatically changed by industrial technology. The 21st century will see the earth even more dramatically changed by progress in biotechnology and its handmaiden, nanotechnology. Urge your students to think instead of dogmatize about their future with the help of this comprehensive video that presents both the science and the ethical issues in a global perspective
The 20th century saw the earth dramatically changed by industrial technology. The 21st century will see the earth even more dramatically changed by progress in biotechnology and its handmaiden, nanotechnology. Urge your students to think instead of dogmatize about their future with the help of this comprehensive new video that presents both the science and the ethical issues in a global perspective.
Cloning is one of the most controversial of the new biotechnologies in the 21st century. This up-to-date program takes students to Scotland where Dolly made history as the first cloned mammal. Then we move inside Neal First's laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where Dr. First explains some of the details of just how cloning is done. Students will be challenged to consider the implications of this revolutionary technology for life in the 21st century.
DVD (Closed Captioned, With Guide) / 2005 / (Secondary, College) / 31 minutes
Help your students learn why the Human Genome Project is revolutionary. The goal of the project (already achieved in rough form in 2001) is to decipher all of the genes in the human species, that is, to make public the detailed blueprints for making a human being.
This program takes you inside an automated gene sequencing laboratory where your students will learn how human genes are isolated, fragmented and how their DNA base sequences are determined. Controversial ethical issues are also addressed
DVD (Closed Captioned, With Guide) / 2005 / (Secondary, College) / 34 minutes
Clearly and simply presents basic information on one of the most important concepts in modern science-the gene. New computer animations help clarify the concepts. Includes guided questions and quizzes to help teachers reinforce concepts recommended in the National Science Standards.
Part 1. How Genes Were Discovered. Dramatizes the history of genetic discovery from Mendel in his monastery garden to Watson and Crick at the Cavendish Laboratory in England.
Part 2. What Is a Gene and How Does It Work? Outlines the basic picture we have today of what a gene is and how it works. Includes new material on cloning and the human genome project.
In The Gene the keys to scientific literacy include: adenine, amino acids, biochemist, chromosomes, cloning, Francis Crick, cytosine, differentiation, DNA, double helix, enzymes, Rosalind Franklin, gene gun, genetics, genome project, guanine, meiosis, Gregor Mendel, mitosis, mutation, ovary, protein, restriction enzyme, RNA, thymine, James Watson.
DVD (Closed Captioned, With Guide) / 2004 / (Secondary, College) / 40 minutes
The Human Genome Project
Help your students learn why the Human Genome Project is revolutionary. The goal of the project (already achieved in rough form in the year 2001) is to decipher all of the genes in the human species. That is, to make public the detailed blueprints for making a human being. This up-to-date program takes you inside an automated gene sequencing laboratory where your students will learn how human genes are isolated, fragmented and how their DNA base sequences are determined. Controversial ethical issues are also addressed.
Biotechnology on Earth
The 20th century saw the earth dramatically changed by industrial technology. The 21st century will see the earth even more dramatically changed by biotechnology and its handmaiden, nanotechnology. Urge your students to think instead of dogmatize about their future with the help of this comprehensive new video that presents both the science and the ethical issues in a global perspective.
Cloning: How and Why
Cloning is one of the most controversial of the new biotechnologies in the 21st century. This up-to-date program takes students to Scotland where Dolly made history as the first cloned mammal. Then we move inside Neal First's laboratory at the University of Wisconsin-Madison where Dr. First explains some of the details of just how cloning is done. Students will be challenged to consider the implications of this revolutionary technology for life in the 21st century.
Stem Cells
Takes your students inside James Thomson's laboratory at the University of Wisconsin where stem cells were first cultured to learn why this breakthrough is so important in the 21st century. This new video will help you show your students what stem cells are; how they are cultured; why they offer such potential for the future of our health and welfare. The program addresses both the science and the ethical dilemmas that accompany this revolutionary advance in biology. Includes exclusive interviews with pioneers in stem cell technology and stem cell ethics.
Genetic Engineering
The brave new world of cloning, gene splicing, in-vitro fertilization, embryo adoption, BGH and more. How far will we go? How far should we go? Features interviews with biologist Richard Burgess, activist Jeremy Rifkin, and other environmentalists, biologists and experts in bioethics.
Gene Guns
This new technology for producing transgenic organisms has the potential to change agriculture as dramatically as anything since the plow and the tractor. Program explains how a gene gun works and what the future looks like for changing the genetic heritage of living things.
Populations on Earth
Is the world overpopulated? Will population continue to explode in the coming century or will it level off as it did after the agricultural revolution? Students usually hear only one side of this important issue. Expert opinions are changing rapidly in the 21st century. This program presents many sides using new year-2000 video footage from China, India, Africa, Europe and the U.S.
Governments on Earth
A survey of the diversity of governments in the year 2000 with special note of the explosive growth of democratic forms and the decline of authoritarian and totalitarian forms of government. Includes new video of progress in Russia, Germany, China and Cambodia and cautious hope for more improvements tomorrow.
Biotechnology on Earth
The 20th century saw the earth dramatically changed by industrial technology. The 21st century will see the earth even more dramatically changed by progress in biotechnology and its handmaiden, nanotechnology. Urge your students to think instead of dogmatize about their future with the help of this comprehensive DVD.
With John Blanton, Jr., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; Randy Allen, Ph.D., Texas Tech University; John Morrow, Jr., Ph.D., Texas Tech University; Ellen B. Peffley, Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Biotechnology is one of the fastest growing and most exciting fields in science. Scientists in plant, animal and human medical services discuss examples of cloning and transgenics - the removal and transplantation of genes into other organisms. Explore human tissue and organ replacement, nutrition augmentation in foods, pest and drought resistance for plants, disease treatment and many other possibilities of biotechnology. Students will appreciate the computer-generated imagery and video microscopy, which clearly explains the potentially difficult and abstract concepts of the cell, the nucleus, chromosomes, DNA, genes, mitosis and meiosis.
This program exposes the work of front line renewable energy research scientists and the commercial applications of their work. We look at the future of fossil fuels, exploring alternatives such as solar (photovoltaic), thermal and wind power. Along the way we also examine critical new energy storage technologies, the concept of energy pay back and the social issues surrounding these new technologies.
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Genetic Time Bomb is an excellent introduction to the little-known topic of genetic diversity of food crops. As high-yield hybrids replace traditional food crops worldwide, thousands of heirloom plant species have become extinct. Irreplaceable genetic material is being lost that may one day be needed to ward off the effects of devastating pests, diseases, or droughts.
Featuring leading scientists and activists, Genetic Time Bomb looks at historic changes in agriculture, the importance of maintaining biodiversity, and the growing worldwide network of "seed savers."
Reviews
"The genetic diversity that is critical to the long-term survival of food crops is now at risk. It's one of the most critical environmental issues the world has ever faced." - Former Vice President Al Gore
"I was very moved and inspired by the production. It reveals a dangerous situation, a real but largely hidden crisis that continues to go unnoticed by the vast majority." - Timothy Vos, Eco-Ag Program, Evergreen State College
Panelists: Alan Bernstein, PhD, FRSC; Michael Hayden, MD; Steve Holtzman; Phillip Reilly, JD, MD; Martin Rosenberg, PhD; Elizabeth Silverman; John Stevens, PhD; Lap-Chee Tsuy, OC, PhD; James Wilson, MD, PhD
This program explores the research on the human genome and its impact on healthcare. A panel of world class scientists and business executives will conduct discussions and there also some pre-taped presentations.
This DVD contains detailed illustrations which covers most of techniques used in DNA cloning. Live footage of most common technique is also shown in enough details.
Richard P. Wenzel, MD, MSc; Robert C. Moellering, Jr., MD; Issam Raad, MD, FACP; W. Michael Scheld, MD; Jerome J. Schentag, PharmD
Nationally renowned faculty of medical experts giving presentations on gram positive aerobic infections and resistance to treatment. Special emphasis is given to advanced studies in treating various infections.
Agarose Gel Electrophoresis is a standard method used to purify and separate fragments of DNA. DNA fragments of different sizes are separated from each other due to different migrational velocities during electrophoresis (in agarose gel) under the influence of an electric field. The presentation in this video tape starts with the scientific illustrations of the basic technique of electrophoresis and restriction enzymes. Scientific graphics/animations have been used to explain the basic principle of electrophoresis.
Each frame shown below represents the condensed version of an actual full screen computer animation.
The following 12 frames are taken from the chapters of "Translation" & "DNA Replication".
Each chapter in the video is presented in the form of a continuous animation of thousands of such frames.
Chapters :
Infectious Agents
Immune System and Immune Cells
Structure of Antibodies
Role of Antibodies & Immune Cells
Weak Immune System & AIDS
HIV Infection and Immune Cells
Research/Diagnostic Tests
Western Blot
Immuno Fluorescence Assay (IFA)
ELISA
Contents of this DVD include all the basic topics such as infectious agents, antigens, antibodies and immune system. All chapters in this video are discussed with the help of unique colorful computer generated figures and animations. DVD contains thousands of frames (as shown in these pages) giving scientific illustrations in the form of moving figures & animations.