Blindness

Monday 04/21/2014 Rebroadcast — Friday 01/02/2015

As part of the Brain Series, a panel of medical experts discuss medical innovations in the treatment of blindness.

People in this video: Sanford Greenberg Eric Kandel Jean Bennett Eberhart Zrenner Carla Shatz Steven Schwartz
Collection: The Brain Series

Visual Perception
Science
Air Date 11/24/2009
As part of the Charlie Rose Brain Series, neuroscientists explain the visual system and the latest research in perception. 54:05
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Dr. Ron McKay
Health, Science
Air Date 04/27/2001
Ron McKay explains the results of his stem cell research study which could help treat juvenile diabetes. 12:52
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Stem Cell Decision
Politics, Health, Science
Air Date 08/09/2001
A panel discussion about President Bush's decision to allow limited federal funding for embryonic stem cell research. 54:57
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Irving Weissman; 'Intolerable Cruelty'
Entertainment, Health, Science
Air Date 10/06/2003
Stanford biologist Irving Weissman on stem cell research; the directors and cast of "Intolerable Cruelty." 53:05
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The Disordered Brain
Health, Science
Air Date 07/22/2010
A panel on disorders of the brain, such as Parkinson's Disease, stroke, and paralysis, and new cutting-edge treatments. 54:16
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