Bionics

Scientific American Frontiers: Season 4: Episode 1

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Bionics

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PBS | Air Date: October 13, 1993
Starring: Alan Alda
Summary: In the episode, Bionics from the show Scientific American Frontiers, host Alan Alda and neurologist John McDonald discuss the science and transplant procedures used to repair damaged nerves. They also engage in a heated discussion on the new technology opened up by using embryonic stem cell research. Later, Alda visits actor ChristopherIn the episode, Bionics from the show Scientific American Frontiers, host Alan Alda and neurologist John McDonald discuss the science and transplant procedures used to repair damaged nerves. They also engage in a heated discussion on the new technology opened up by using embryonic stem cell research. Later, Alda visits actor Christopher Reeve, a quadriplegic since 1995. Reeve demonstrates various exercise treatments and discusses his foundation for the advancement of research and his undying hope for the future.… Expand
Genre(s): Documentary, Science

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