Secrets of the Human Body

Alternative title

Grow, Survive, Learn

Synopsis

The human body is the most sophisticated organism on earth. It is a scientific marvel and much about it remains a mystery. This BBC series uses cutting-edge graphics to effectively peel back the skin and reveal the biological processes that keep us alive.
In the first episode, GROW, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken explore the latest understanding of how we all grow. They uncover the reason our childhood is longer than any other creature on Earth and reveal the communities of microbes - our microbiome - that we cultivate throughout our lives.
In the second episode, SURVIVE, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken see exactly how our immune system cells go into battle against deadly infection.
In the third and final episode, LEARN, Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken uncover how we develop new skills and show, for the very first time, how memories are formed in our brains.

Series

Secrets of the Human Body

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Year of production

2017

Subjects

Medical sciences; Science; Technology

Keywords

brain; childhood; immune system; memory

Credits

Contributor

Chris Van Tulleken; Xand Van Tulleken

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

£585.00

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

50 minutes x 3

Year

2018

Production Company

Name

BBC

Notes

The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)

Distributor

Name

BBC Active Languages

Email

susanna.jones@pearson.com

Web

http://www.bbcactivelanguages.com/ External site opens in new window

Fax

020 7010 6965

Address

Mezzanine
80 Strand
London
WC2R 0RL