Searching for Superhuman - Season 1
Season 1
Episodes
The Code of US
From our genetic blueprint, to the DNA of our microbial inhabitants, to the ghost code that regulates how our genes are expressed, scientists have begun to decipher the extraordinary Code of Us.
Thinking Small
By focusing on the small scale processes of the human body, scientists have developed breakthrough treatments for disease and new understandings of our deadliest new epidemics.
Building the Brain
The last three decades have revolutionised our knowledge of the most complex piece of matter in the known universe - the human brain.
Spark of Life
Tells the story of scientific advances in fertility treatments, improving the life of the foetus and bringing up baby.
Bionic People
Bionic People is an eye-opening episode into past, present and future efforts to unlock superhuman potential with the power of machines.
Immortality
From extending lifespan to reversing ageing, scientists have made incredible breakthroughs that have not only saved lives but herald a new era where the human body can stay healthy and youthful, until the moment of our death.
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