September 12, 2018 / Modified sep 18, 2018 4:12 p.m.

The Amazing Human Body

This three-part event looks at the fascinating and finely tuned systems that keep the body motoring and the scientists guessing.

Explore the internal mechanics of the human body through pioneering graphics and captivating scientific case studies. Witness the fascinating and finely tuned systems that keep the body motoring and the scientists guessing.

8 p.m.
Episode 1: Grow

Learn how humans begin life as a single cell and, over the course of a lifetime, grow into beings of more than 37 trillion cells. Plus, explore new discoveries that can help humans live longer, healthier lives.

9 p.m.
Episode 2: Survive

Discover the miracles the human body goes through every day to stay alive and healthy. From fighting infections to repairing damage, human bodies have remarkable arsenals that allow survival against all kinds of outside threats.

10 p.m.
Episode 3: Learn

See how experiences shape the brain and body together, allowing them to adapt to the outside environment and develop new skills. Plus, learn how the brain forms memories by storing and processing billions of pieces of information every second.

The Amazing Human Body, Wednesday beginning at 8 p.m. on PBS 6.

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