The Big IF--Interferon

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.
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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.

More in Horizon Series

  1. Now the Chips Are Down
  2. The Writing On The Wall 1978
  3. Invasion of the Virions 1980
  4. The Spike 1980
  5. Bags of life 1981
  6. The Big IF--Interferon 1981
  7. Talking Turtle 1983

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