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How Blood Clots and Heals the Body

In How Blood Clots and Heals the Body, Dr. Michael Mosley examines blood up close to understand how clotting prevents bleeding and supports healing. From platelets forming clots to experiments with snake venom and modern cosmetic treatments, explore the powerful regenerative properties of blood. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Wonderful World of Blood, in which Dr. Michael Mosley carries out six experiments on his own blood, from starving it of oxygen to injecting it with snake venom.

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How Blood Defends the Body

In How Blood Defends the Body, Dr. Michael Mosley explores how blood responds to injury and infection through inflammation and immune activity. From immediate skin reactions to increases in immune cells during stress, discover how the body both reacts to and anticipates danger. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Wonderful World of Blood, in which Dr. Michael Mosley carries out six experiments on his own blood, from starving it of oxygen to injecting it with snake venom.

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How Food Changes Your Blood

In How Food Changes Your Blood, Dr. Michael Mosley investigates how what we eat directly affects the composition of our blood. By comparing blood samples before and after eating and analyzing them with advanced tools, learn how sugar, fats, and other compounds circulate through the body. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Wonderful World of Blood, in which Dr. Michael Mosley carries out six experiments on his own blood, from starving it of oxygen to injecting it with snake venom.

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Myths and Discoveries About Blood

In Myths and Discoveries About Blood, Dr. Michael Mosley introduces the science, history, and mystery behind blood and its life-giving role in the human body. Learn how blood has inspired myths about immortality and healing, while modern science begins to uncover its true functions and potential. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Wonderful World of Blood, in which Dr. Michael Mosley carries out six experiments on his own blood, from starving it of oxygen to injecting it with snake venom.

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How Blood Carries Oxygen

In How Blood Carries Oxygen, Dr. Michael Mosley explores how red blood cells transport oxygen and fuel the body during exercise. Through experiments with oxygen levels and altitude training, see how the body adapts to deliver more oxygen and improve performance. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Wonderful World of Blood, in which Dr. Michael Mosley carries out six experiments on his own blood, from starving it of oxygen to injecting it with snake venom.

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The Journey of Blood Flow

In The Journey of Blood Flow, Dr. Michael Mosley explores how our understanding of circulation has evolved from ancient ideas to modern science. From William Harvey’s groundbreaking discovery to advanced imaging and engineering innovations, he reveals how blood moves through a vast and complex system in the body. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Wonderful World of Blood, in which Dr. Michael Mosley carries out six experiments on his own blood, from starving it of oxygen to injecting it with snake venom.

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Can Young Blood Reverse Aging?

In Can Young Blood Reverse Aging?, Dr. Michael Mosley explores historical experiments where scientists transfused young mouse blood into older mice to study aging. The results suggest surprising improvements in brain function and cell regeneration, raising questions about whether similar approaches could one day work in humans. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The Wonderful World of Blood, in which Dr. Michael Mosley carries out six experiments on his own blood, from starving it of oxygen to injecting it with snake venom.