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NOVA

1974Returning SeriesNext: Feb 25 9pm ET53 Seasons1017 Episodes7.0TMDB
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PBS' premier science series helps viewers of all ages explore the science behind the headlines. Along the way, NOVA demystifies science and technology, and highlights the people involved in scientific pursuits.

Season 19 · Episode 18

Brain Transplant

Aired Dec 1, 1992at 9PM·55m

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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When did NOVA Season 19 Episode 18 air?

NOVA Season 19 Episode 18 aired on December 1, 1992 at 9 PM ET.

How long is NOVA Season 19 Episode 18?

This episode runs for approximately 55 minutes.

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