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Health Science

1918 Flu

1918 Flu (Nov. 2006)

A virus that killed up to 50 million people is brought back to life to decipher its deadliness. Watch now (13 mins.)

Aging

Aging (Jan. 2007)

Will research into "longevity genes" help us live longer and healthier lives? Watch now (13 mins.)

Epigenetics

Epigenetics (Jul. 2007)

Our lifestyles and environment can change the way our genes are expressed, leading even identical twins to become distinct as they age. Watch now (13 mins.)

Mirror Neurons

Mirror Neurons (Jan. 2005)

A recently discovered system in the brain may help explain why we humans can get so worked up watching other people. Watch now (14 mins.)

Obesity

Obesity (Oct. 2006)

Examine the biology behind the compulsion to eat. Watch now (12 mins.)

Pandemic Flu

Pandemic Flu (Jan. 2006)

Will the virus that causes bird flu develop the ability to move from person to person? Watch now (6 mins.)

Profile: Tyler Curiel

Profile: Tyler Curiel (Jan. 2006)

In the midst of Hurricane Katrina a cancer researcher risks everything to save a medical treasure. Watch now (10 mins.)

RNAi

RNAi (Jul. 2005)

A wayward petunia leads to the discovery of modest little molecules with enormous medical promise. Watch now (15 mins.)

Sleep

Sleep (Jul. 2007)

Why do we need sleep? Part of the answer may be to strengthen memories. Watch now (13 mins.)

Stem Cells

Stem Cells (Apr. 2005)

A new technique for creating stem cells may ease ethical concerns. Watch now (8 mins.)

Stem Cells Update

Stem Cells Update (Jan. 2006)

A new technique for creating stem cells may ease ethical concerns. Watch now (8 mins.)







   

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