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Seven Wonders of the Microbe World - for iPad/Mac/PC

What is a microbe and what have they ever done for us? From Black Death to Cholera, and Syphilis to Typhoid, microbes have been responsible for some of the world’s most devastating diseases. But they have also provided the human race with the technological advances of genetic engineering and nitrogen fixation, the vision of life on Mars, the life-saving properties of antibiotics and food preservation, along with the wonderful taste of beer. Using expert commentary, animation and stylised visuals, these videos provide an engaging introduction to microbiology, by examining the impact microbes have had on humans through a historical perspective, from Egyptian times to the present day.

  • 3 minutes 35.30670000000001 seconds
    History of Beer
    In this video we look at the origins of beer and brewing in Ancient Egypt, and the role microbes play in the process.
    17 November 2011, 4:40 am
  • Transcript -- History of Beer
    Transcript -- In this video we look at the origins of beer and brewing in Ancient Egypt, and the role microbes play in the process.
    17 November 2011, 4:40 am
  • 4 minutes 40.54670000000001 seconds
    Black Death
    This video looks at the microbial origins of the Black Death.
    17 November 2011, 4:39 am
  • Transcript -- Black Death
    Transcript -- This video looks at the microbial origins of the Black Death.
    17 November 2011, 4:39 am
  • 3 minutes 38.74670000000001 seconds
    Food Preservation
    How do microbes destroy the food that we eat and how has humankind sought out different ways of preserving foodstuffs? 
    17 November 2011, 4:38 am
  • Transcript -- Food Preservation
    Transcript -- How do microbes destroy the food that we eat and how has humankind sought out different ways of preserving foodstuffs? 
    17 November 2011, 4:38 am
  • 3 minutes 29.90670000000001 seconds
    Nitrogen Fixation
    This video examines just how critical microbes are to life on Earth with their role in nitrogen fixation – providing the essential elements that we need to survive.
    17 November 2011, 4:37 am
  • Transcript -- Nitrogen Fixation
    Transcript -- This video examines just how critical microbes are to life on Earth with their role in nitrogen fixation – providing the essential elements that we need to survive.
    17 November 2011, 4:37 am
  • 4 minutes 28.866699999999952 seconds
    Antibiotics
    In this video experts reveal how the natural processes of microbes are used to fight disease.
    17 November 2011, 4:36 am
  • Transcript -- Antibiotics
    Transcript -- In this video experts reveal how the natural processes of microbes are used to fight disease.
    17 November 2011, 4:36 am
  • 3 minutes 32.626700000000014 seconds
    Genetic Engineering
    This video explores the ways in which humans are learning to exploit microbes to produce medicines, fuel and food.
    17 November 2011, 4:35 am
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