Tập
NOVA: Episode 4
Tóm tắt
Is there a cure for paralyzing spinal injuries? Most neurosurgeons are doubtful, pointing to the central nervous system's most apparent inability to heal itself. But others dispute the point. NOVA explores the debate, the hopes for a cure and recent breakthroughs to help paralyzed patients.
Chi tiết
- Phim bộ
- NOVA
- Mùa
- Mùa 11
- Tập
- Tập 4
- Ngày phát sóng
- 1984-02-28
- Thời lượng
- 55 min
Thông tin tập
Episode 4 là tập 4 trong Season 11 của NOVA. Tập này phát sóng ngày 1984-02-28. Thời lượng là 55 min.
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