Cancer Cells and Genetics

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Standard Definition ~ December 1989

 Normal Cells and Cancer Cells:

  • Normal cell growth and cell division
  • Cancer cell growth and cell division
  • Normal and cancer cells, together

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Normal Cells | Cancer Cells | Normal and Cancer Cells
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Standard Definition ~ April 2000

 Molecular Aspects of Cancer [animated]:

  • Deletion Mutation
  • Free Radical Mutation
  • Mismatch Repair
  • Cell Growth and Repair

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Introduction | Deletion Mutation | Free Radical Mutation | Mismatch Pair | Cell Growth and Repair
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Standard Definition ~ August 2002

 Proteomics [animated]:

Provides an explanation of proteomics, and includes 3-D video of protein receptors.

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Proteomics Animation
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Standard Definition ~ August 2002

 Laser Caption Microdisection:

Includes a lab tech using the laser, viewing dissection of tissue sample on a monitor. Also provides a close-up of captured cells.

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Laser Capture Microdisection
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Standard Definition ~ December 2005

 The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA):

The Cancer Genome Atlas is a project to map the cancer genome, co-sponsored by NCI and the National Human Genome Research Institute. Images include equipment, animation, and scientists.

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3-D DNA Animation | Cancer Cells Growing | DNA Sequencing
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Standard Definition ~ September 2004

 NCI Alliance for Nanotechnology:

Includes animation and footage of labs, patients and doctors, and physicians at computers.

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Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 | Part 4 | Part 5 | Part 6
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High Definition ~ August 2008

 Genome Wide Association Studies:

NCI’s Core Genotyping Facility in Gaithersburg, Md. conducts Genome Wide Association Studies. Footage shows equipment used in the GWAS labs.

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Genome Wide Association Studies

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Video Specifications

Most of the standard definition videos were shot on BetaSP tape and digitally transferred at at full resolution (SD). Footage dated after 2008 was shot digitally at high resolution. All video clips are saved as QuickTime movies (.mov).