S19·E18 Brain Transplant
Synopsis
Two paralyzed drug addicts travel to Sweden to receive a revolutionary treatment for brain disease that is largely unavailable in the US due to the ban on fetal tissue research. "Brain Transplant" continues the remarkable story of a mysterious malady linked to a bad batch of synthetic heroin that NOVA first covered in the 1986 award-winning film, "The Case of the Frozen Addict."
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 19 Episode 18 of NOVA air?
Season 19, Episode 18 ('Brain Transplant') originally aired on December 1, 1992.
How long is Season 19 Episode 18 ('Brain Transplant')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in NOVA Season 19 Episode 18?
Two paralyzed drug addicts travel to Sweden to receive a revolutionary treatment for brain disease that is largely unavailable in the US due to the ban on fetal tissue research. "Brain Transplant" continues the remarkable story of a mysterious malady linked to a bad batch of synthetic heroin that NO...
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