Bacterialand
Description
One day, microbes will eliminate our dirt and garbage, filter our exhaust systems, and help make self-cleaning clothing possible. This program takes viewers on a global journey-from the U.S. to Iceland, Sweden, India, China, Senegal, and Australia-to meet the world's leading specialists in bacteriology and discover the incredible abilities of the microscopic life-forms they study. Employing state-of-the-art imaging technology and animation, the program illustrates how bacteria have learned to adapt to harsh environments and how they can be found in a vast array of human-made products and materials, including medicines, pesticides, plastics, solvents, and even electro-acoustic speakers.
Runtime
52 min
Subjects
- Diseases (446)
- Microorganisms (42)
- Microbial diversity (25)
- Communicable diseases (311)
- Infection (258)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2008], c2007
Database
Films on Demand
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