Summary of Science Documentary : Science Britannica 1 of 3 Frankensteins Monsters_HD 2016 (New)

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This Science Britannica video discusses the history and significance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The video features clips of scientists discussing GMOs and their potential benefits and drawbacks. The video also features a half-scale model of the DNA molecule that was constructed by Watson and Crick in 1953.

• 00:00:00 This science documentary discusses the history of British science, focusing on controversial and dangerous experiments. One of these scientists was Giovanni Aldini, who performed experiments on dead bodies to demonstrate the power of electricity. Aldini's work appalled the public, and he was forced to leave the country. Mary Shelley, author of Frankenstein, based her character on Aldini.
• 00:05:00 This science documentary explains the history of science in Britain, focusing on the work of Humphrey Davy and other scientists in the late 1800s. Davy's experiments with burning diamonds and other substances were impressive and popularized the idea that everything is made of a limited number of elements.
• 00:10:00 In this Science Britannica video, chemist Davy discusses the exciting and surprising properties of nitrogen triiodide, a compound he made with three iodine atoms. Davy also discusses how scientific understanding can lead to dark side effects, such as the creation of monsters. Seventy years ago, this nature reserve in North Wales was the home of a chemical warfare project, and Oxford was one of the handful of labs where mustard gas was manufactured.
• 00:15:00 In 1942, Eileen was just 19 when she was assigned to work on a project codenamed tube alloys. She met her husband there, and found out about the importance of the work. 70 men and ten girls worked at the lab. Eileen didn't understand what they were doing, but was happy to do her job. In 1935, Rutherford discovered that nuclei could be transformed from one type into another. This was an extremely important moment in the history of nuclear physics, and it opened up the possibility of harnessing energy from nuclear collisions.
• 00:20:00 This Science Britannica video explores the history of the atomic bomb, and its development and use during World War II. The video also discusses the public's attitude towards science following the development of the atomic bomb, and the subsequent controversies it has spawned.
• 00:25:00 The YouTube video "Science Documentary : Science Britannica 1 of 3 Frankensteins Monsters_HD 2016 (New)" discusses the history and significance of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). The video features clips of scientists discussing GMOs and their potential benefits and drawbacks. The video also features a half-scale model of the DNA molecule that was constructed by Watson and Crick in 1953. The model is a key piece of evidence that supported their theory that the molecule is composed of two strands of sugar that coil around each other and form a double helix.
• 00:30:00 The video discusses the structure of DNA and how it was discovered by two scientists, Crick and Watson, in 1953. DNA is a sequence of four bases, adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine, and it is this order that is used by cells to build proteins. In the early 1970s, the genetic code was translated, which made it possible to identify individual genes and study their function. There is still some disquiet among the public about the potential dangers of recombinant DNA technology, but scientists themselves have been responsible for setting up safety levels depending on the potential danger. The term "Frankenfoods" has been used to refer to products that are created using recombinant DNA technology, but the creator is unknown.
• 00:35:00 This Science Documentary covers the history of Frankenstein, a famous science fiction monster. It discusses how Frankenstein is deeply ingrained in culture, and how to combat this fear with effective public engagement. One example of effective public engagement is the story of John Hunter, a Scottish scientist who was popularized in the late 18th century for his groundbreaking surgical techniques.
• 00:40:00 The video discusses the life and work of John Hunter, including his controversial use of corpses to learn about anatomy and physiology. Hunter's museum is still open to the public and exhibits such as chicken heads that recipients of some of the first transplants operations. The video also discusses the current debate surrounding the use of living animals in medical research.
• 00:45:00 Professor Aziz developed a technique to treat Parkinson's disease by experimenting on monkeys that have been deliberately given the disease. The procedure remains controversial because some believe it could be done in a more humane way. However, the benefits of using non-human primates in research cannot be replaced.
• 00:50:00 This Science Britannica video documents the history and workings of three famous monsters: Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Mummy.