NOVA (1974)

S45E8 Transplanting Hope

Join NOVA as it ventures into the surgical theater, showcasing the dedicated teams involved in organ transplants as they connect donors with those in need. Experience the emotional journeys of families on both ends of the transplant process, alongside scientists striving to combat the organ deficit. Their groundbreaking research aims to unravel the complexities of organ rejection, explore methods to sustain organs outside the human body, and even innovate artificial organs using stem cells, offering the potential to transform and save many lives.