Chapter one of a two hour program. Running time 09:06. The human genetic code is described as a storybook that scientists are finally starting to decode. Many hope it will lead them to cures for diseases, and a greater understanding of our relatedness to other organisms. Offers a basic introduction to the structure of the DNA molecule, and the meaning behind the bases as a code is discussed, as...

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This two-hour program is divided into 16 chapters that guide viewers through time from the beginning of the Human Genome project to its completion. Along the way, ethical questions are posed about how to handle the information discovered, who should be able to use it, and how it will be used. This program also uses real people and case studies to illustrate types of mutations in a person's genes...

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Consider different points of view, as scientists, religious leaders, and college students share their opinions about evolution, science, and religious faith (Description from the website). The 7 videos in this series of evolution can be found here: http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/evolution/educators/teachstuds/svideos.html

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The third chapter of a two hour program. (running time 08:57) Tay Sachs disease results from a single base pair change causing the malfunction of a critical protein that breaks down fat in the brain. As fat builds up, and crushes critical cells in a child's brain, they lose motor skills, the ability to talk, swallow, and see. This chapter explores two couples with children with this devestating...

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Chapter 9 of a 2 hour program. Running time 08:07. The discovery of the gene for cystic fibrosis(CF) leads to hope of a cure. This chapter explores the changes in a person's DNA and subsequent changes in their proteins which ultimately cause CF. This chapter uses 3D computer models to show how proteins are structured and discusses why shape is important to proteins. In addition, the question is...

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