Brain Surgeons: Between Life and Death
Season 1 Episode 2 of 2
In this episode, 30-year-old Dan and 39-year-old Laura must undergo surgery while remaining awake, allowing the surgeons to map the functioning of their brains. For Dan and Laura and their families, the question remains: will they be the same people after the surgery is completed? Detailed computer-generated graphics animating the MRI scans reveal how the specific functions of the patients' brains have been affected, casting new light on the mysteries and marvels of the brain
Brain Surgeons: Between Life and Death airs on Channel 4 HD at 11:05 PM, Wednesday 10 September. (Subtitles, repeat, audio description.)
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