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This minute video segment from Catalyst discusses Professor Liz Harry work on developing new antibiotics. A better understanding of the processes that regulate cell division in bacteria may lead to the development of new medicines.

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Exerts of this video show bacteria dividing that are of interest to year 8 science students following the Australian Curriculum that outlines understandings about cells, unicellular organisms and mitosis. It deals with Science as a Human Endeavour as it demonstrates that the understanding of the science may lead to the development of better medicines that prevent harmful bacteria from dividing.

Year level

7; 8; 9; 10; 11; 12

Topics Environmental management Medicine Bacteria Ethics Pathogens Cells Health Social influence

Learning area

Science

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Author

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Contributor

Name: ABC - Catalyst
Organization: ABC - Catalyst
Description: author

Name: State of NSW, Department of Education
Organization: State of NSW, Department of Education
Description: Data contributor

Name: Education Services Australia
Organization: Education Services Australia
Description: Data manager
Address: VIC, AUSTRALIA
URL: http://www.esa.edu.au/

Publisher

Name: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Organization: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Description: Publisher

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Name: Education Services Australia Ltd
Organisation: Education Services Australia Ltd
Address: AUSTRALIA
URL: www.esa.edu.au

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Video

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Associate Professor Liz Harry

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