Synopsis
This film reveals the exquisite machinery of the human cell system from within the inner world of the cell itself - from the frenetic membrane surface that acts as a security system for everything passing in and out of the cell, the dynamic highways that transport cargo across the cell and the remarkable turbines that power the whole cellular world to the amazing nucleus housing DNA and the construction of thousands of different proteins all with unique tasks. The virus intends to commandeer this system to one selfish end: to make more viruses. And they will stop at nothing to achieve their goal.
- Programme: Secret Universe: The Hidden Life Of The Cell
- Channel: BBC Four
- Broadcast year: 2020
- Science
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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