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Superfoods: Genetic Manipulation

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This title is a part of the series Superlife: Genetic Manipulation Series


Catalogue Number:  FI0029
Producer:  Film Ideas
Subject:  Science
Language:  English
Grade Level:  9 - 12, Post Secondary
Country Of Origin:  United States
Copyright Year:  2015
Running Time:  50:00
Closed Captions:  Yes


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The planet’s population now tops 7 billion. In this environment, humans create more with less time and resources and at a higher quality. Today, the latest science might allow for small fish to bear big fish, or even "grow" meat without the animal.

Featuring:

  • Super Cow: The Belgian Blue- A testament to the potency of selective breeding
  • Super Corn: The King of Grains- Genetic engineering to reduce chemical use and increase yield
  • Super Egg Layer: White Leghorn- Molecular genetics team uses DNA tech to achieve uniform quality
  • Wine Grape: The Hybrid Grape- Reintroduction if genetic diversity for disease resistance
  • Super Tuna: Cross-species Surrogacy- Interspecies cell implantation
  • Test-tube Burger: Cell Culture- Articial culturing of stem cells into muscle cells

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