Genetics and Society and other videos
- Date:
- 1978-1983
- Reference:
- SA/SCT/F/1/13
- Part of:
- Brent Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Centre
- Archives and manuscripts
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1. "Genetics and Society: Human Genetics" (1979). Documentary programme about human genetics, focusing on the effects of chronic and congenital conditions like Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy and thalassaemia, and efforts to improve screening and treatment (00:24:58).
2. "Sea in the Blood" (1978). A documentary about thalassaemia, focusing on the prevalence of the condition in a Mediterranean village where 1 in 7 people carry the trait. The film follows the experiences of families with the condition and discusses the possibilities of better screening techniques and treatments (01:03:04).
3. "Science Topics: Genetics and Genetic Engineering" (1983). A short film about genetics and thalassaemia, including the principles of genetics and how traits are passed form one generation to the next, the experiences of famileis living with the condition and the search for better screening techniques and treatments (00:19:51).
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