The Big IF--Interferon

Series: Horizon Series

Duration: 50

Year Published: 1981

Creator: British Broadcasting Corporation

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Description: Traces the history, present status, and future of Interferon, a substance produced by human cells which, when injected into the body, stimulates natural resistance to disease without harmful side effects. Identifies Interferon as a possible cure for cancer and viral diseases. Re-enacts the discovery of Interferon almost 20 years ago in chicken eggs and details Interferon production in human cells through animation and graphics. Uses microphotography to show Interferon's ability to decrease cell division in tumors. Summarizes American and British clinical trials of Interferon which, if successful, will change the face of medical science.

Complete Record: Traces the history, present status, and future of Interferon, a substance produced by human cells which, when injected into the body, stimulates natural resistance to disease without harmful side effects. Identifies Interferon as a possible cure for cancer and viral diseases. Re-enacts the discovery of Interferon almost 20 years ago in chicken eggs and details Interferon production in human cells through animation and graphics. Uses microphotography to show Interferon's ability to decrease cell division in tumors. Summarizes American and British clinical trials of Interferon which, if successful, will change the face of medical science., NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.