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How to Build A Beating Heart

How to Build A Beating Heart

Science may be on the verge of producing a limitless supply of replacement parts by regenerating damaged or aging body parts grown from our own cells. Could it eliminate the death sentence for profound birth defects, the need for prosthetics and any shortage of transplant organs? National Geographic delves into the science of tissue engineering and tracks how scientists are beginning to harness the bodys natural powers to grow skin, muscle, body parts and vital organs, even hearts

Release DateApril 4, 2011
StatusReleased
Original TitleHow to Build A Beating Heart
Runtime 45min
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Original LanguageEnglish
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Production CompaniesNational Geographic