Is a head transplant really a thing?

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<p>A century ago, organ transplants were the stuff of science fiction. But a handful of experimental surgeons believed that transplants were not just possible – they had the potential to save thousands of lives. Then, in 1954, a man agreed to donate his kidney to his twin brother ... Show More

<p>From the first skin grafts to the future of 3D printed organs, the science of organ transplantation has always seemed like something out of a sci-fi novel. How on earth can an organ from one person be removed and successfully placed into another person? Who first attempted suc ... Show More

<p>For the majority of human history, a failing vital organ was a death sentence. Yet hard-won lessons from countless tragic medical experiments have given modern humans the amazing ability to swap a failing organ from a healthy one, often with good odds of surviving the operatio ... Show More

For everything we know about the human brain, consciousness is still mysterious. Could reports of people remaining conscious after being executed by decapitation be true? Learn what science has to say in this episode of BrainStuff.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www ... Show More

(VIDEO PODCAST AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE) Alix takes a trip down memory lane to recount her breast augmentation experience. She discusses when she got a boob job, how she decided to get one, how long she wanted it for, what going into surgery is like, the downsides, how she has dealt ... Show More

<p>This episode covers liver transplants.<br/><br/>Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/surgery/general/livertransplant/ or in the general surgery section of the Zero to Finals surgery book.</p><p>The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman.</ ... Show More