Invasion of the Virions

Series: Horizon Series

Duration: 0:52:00

Year Published: 1980

Creator: British Broadcasting Corporation | Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Uses X-ray photography and photomicrography to explore the structure and function of viruses, disease-producing particles which invade living cells. Surveys research, including development of vaccines, searches for anti-viral drugs, isolation of anti-viral substances in mother's milk, and studies relating viruses to cancer. Characterizes diseases caused by viruses, covering smallpox, colds, flu, and herpes, and highlights advances in treatment.

Complete Record: , Uses X-ray photography and photomicrography to explore the structure and function of viruses, disease-producing particles which invade living cells. Surveys research, including development of vaccines, searches for anti-viral drugs, isolation of anti-viral substances in mother's milk, and studies relating viruses to cancer. Characterizes diseases caused by viruses, covering smallpox, colds, flu, and herpes, and highlights advances in treatment.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.