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How close are we to growing new organs? Video

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Within five years we may be able to reactivate our embryonic ability to regrow limbs and organs.

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The neurons that shaped civilization

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Neuroscientist Vilayanur Ramachandran outlines the fascinating functions of mirror neurons. Only recently discovered, these neurons allow us to learn complex social behaviors, some of which formed the foundations of human civilization as we know it.

Human: Haiti Needs Long-Term Help, Doctor Says

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

As relief workers struggle to help the Haitian earthquake victims, they face enormous challenges. Dr. Howard McCollister, who’s taught in a hospital on the island for nearly 20 years, talks about what the impoverished nation needs from the world …

View video on Discovery.com

Leonard Guarente from MIT speaks about extending life span

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

Why do the Japanese live longer than other nationalities?

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Quest for immortality -TransHumanism, A Video

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

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