Sezony
Odcinki
1
Between the Living and Non-living
Shows how various viruses fit between the largest non-living molecule and the smallest unit of life. Uses models to expl…
2
Giant Molecules
Presents an analysis of the structure of viruses and how they are studied. Shows and explains how an electron microscope…
3
The Stuff of Life
Dr. C. Arthur Knight, featured on this program, introduces his topic with a brief description of properties which charac…
4
Viral Genes
Presents an analysis of bacteriophages and how they may change. Explains why bacterial viruses are useful to scientists …
5
How Viruses Kill
Explains how a virus destroys cells. Uses animated films and microcinematography to show how a virus enters a cell, stop…
6
Threads of Life
Presents an analysis of nucleic acid. Uses a large model of the tobacco mosaic virus to explain its structure. Demonstra…
7
Killers and Carcinogens
Discuses virus diseases. Reviews the known viral diseases and the development of vaccination. Explains how a polio virus…
8
Cancer
Discusses the relationship between viruses and cancer. Explains how viruses can cause cancers in animals and why it is b…