The Body

7.0
2019

The brain was once thought to be the body’s control tower, issuing commands to the other organs. But scientists are discovering that communication flows between all the organs in our bodies. They transmit messages that can boost immunity, improve memory, strengthen bones and even lengthen lifespan.

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Seasons

3 Episodes • Premiered 2019

Still image for The Body season 1 episode 1: The Networks Within Our Bodies

1. The Networks Within Our Bodies

Scientists discover communication flows between all the organs in the human body, investigating how they connect.

Still image for The Body season 1 episode 2: Keys to Overcoming Modern Day Diseases

2. Keys to Overcoming Modern Day Diseases

New research sheds light on the functions of fat and bone interactions with organs to support health.

Still image for The Body season 1 episode 3: The Miracles Within

3. The Miracles Within

Scientists try to unravel the mysteries of birth and how a single cell ultimately grows in complex organs.

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