Searching for Superhuman

Synopsis

Discoveries that have revolutionised our understanding of what it means to be human, allowing us to live longer, better, smarter and stronger.

First Air Date: 2020-10-27

Last Air Date: 2020-12-01

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: ABC TV

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Ep. 1: The Code of Us (2020-10-27)

From our genetic blueprint, to the DNA of our microbial inhabitants, to the ghost code that regulates how our genes are expressed, scientists have begun to decipher the extraordinary Code of Us.
Ep. 2: Thinking Small (2020-11-03)

By focusing on the small scale processes of the human body, scientists have developed breakthrough treatments for disease and new understandings of our deadliest new epidemics.
Ep. 3: Building the Brain (2020-11-10)

The last three decades have revolutionised our knowledge of the most complex piece of matter in the known universe - the human brain.
Ep. 4: Spark of Life (2020-11-17)

Spark of Life tells the story of scientific advances in fertility treatments, improving the life of the foetus and bringing up baby.
Ep. 5: Bionic People (2020-11-24)

Bionic People is an eye-opening episode into past, present and future efforts to unlock superhuman potential with the power of machines.
Ep. 6: Immortality (2020-12-01)

From extending lifespan to reversing ageing, scientists have made incredible breakthroughs that have not only saved lives but herald a new era where the human body can stay healthy and youthful, until the moment of our death.