Exploring Our Molecular Selves

A 3D computer-animated video illustrating the basic components and principles of molecular biology. The video gives a sense of the scale of cells, chromosomes, and DNA and shows how the information in DNA is converted into proteins. Running time - 2 minutes, 50 seconds.

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Michael Smith

A look at the life and achievements of Dr. Michael Smith, scientist, professor, philanthropist and communicator, Nobel Laureate in Chemistry 1993.
Running time - 3 minutes.

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National Science Fair

Feel the excitement! Follow the winners of the Genome Canada prize at the 2001 Saskatoon Canada Wide Science Fair.
Running time - 3 minutes.

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Whales of the St-Lawrence

Archaeology and DNA science meet to help save the endangered right whale.
Running time - 3.75 minutes.

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Breast/Ovarian Cancer Gene

Meet Jan Kupecz and learn about the BRCA1 gene that plays a role in hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.
Running time - 3 minutes.

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Down Syndrome

Meet Melanie Manion and her family. Learn about the life of a young woman with Down syndrome.
Running time - 3 minutes.

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