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Issue 1 - THE HISTORY OF THE BRAIN
This program is the first in a special series about the human brain. To explain how the structure, complexity, and capability of the human brain make us different from other animals, this program traces the advancement of brains from what were probably simple bundles of nerve cells in the most primitive life forms to larger and increasingly complex. - 12 Minutes
Issue 2 - THE BRAIN: THE FIRST COMPUTER
The human brain is more complex than even the most advanced computer, but the second program in our series about the brain makes the comparison to explain what we know about how our brains process information. Included is how the brain controls the body, how it reacts to substances from outside the body and within it, as well as some recent findings from brain research. - 12 Minutes
Issue 3 - BRAIN, MEMORY AND SIGHT
Explore the phenomenon of memory with this issue. This program explains how memories are made, how we remember things as well as how the human brain stores and processes information. The program also explores the sense of sight, the major sense for acquiring information, and how image recognition technology may one day enable computers to recognize faces and drive our cars. - 13 Minutes
Issue 4 - THE SPINE: BODY'S CONTROL
For centuries, scientists have been fascinated with the human body. This intricately designed machine is capable of performing tasks and maneuvers upon demand. Often a task such as walking is taken for granted. The ability to walk is engineered by the spinal cord and the spinal column. But, what happens when spinal cord injuries occur? - 14 Minutes
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