cytology

Presents an investigation of human and plant cells, looking at how doctors grow replacement skin cells, tracing the historical evolution of the microscope, discussing single-cell organisms, the structure of animal cells, and different types of human cells, and exploring the structure and properties of plant cells.

Microphotography and graphics provide viewers with a close up look at cells, investigating their various parts, and discussing cell specialization and reproduction.

Provides a portrait of the inner workings of cells, based upon the author's survey of modern research in the fields of molecular, cellular, and developmental biology.

Describes the parts of a cell, how the various organelles work together to keep a cell functioning,and discusses cell specialization and mitosis; and includes a hands-on demonstration of how a selective membrane works.

Discusses the structure and activities of cells and includes information on RNA, DNA, chromosomes, and death.

A detailed presentation of the structure and function of different types of cells and of research into developing technologies such as cloning and the use of stem cells.

A collection of simple science experiments dealing with cells and microbes designed for science fairs and competitions.