Bionic Body
Description
Could lab-grown organs and body parts one day become a common solution for eliminating disease and rejuvenating the body? This classic episode of Scientific American Frontiers examines methods for re-engineering human anatomy, including not only artificial organ cultivation and retinal implants but also advances in nerve regeneration to treat spinal cord injuries. Host Alan Alda looks at nerve stimulation in paralysis victims using implanted electrodes. He also engages in a moving conversation with Christopher Reeve about the quadriplegic actor's advocacy of research in this field.
Runtime
60 min
Subjects
- Human anatomy (178)
- Human physiology (137)
- Medical care (561)
- Medicine (401)
- Surgery, Operative (286)
Genre
Date of Publication
[2009], c2001
Database
Films on Demand
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