In Some People Don't Feel Pain, Paul describes his unique condition. Paul was born with congenital insensitivity to pain, a rare genetic condition that prevents his brain from processing pain sensations. Explore how pain is created in the body, the risks associated with not feeling pain, and the science behind this rare condition. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Understanding Sickle Cell Disease, learn about Sanaya, a young girl whose unique blood helps her avoid symptoms of sickle cell disease. By examining the presence of fetal hemoglobin in her blood, discover how hemoglobin functions in the body and how it can impact individuals with sickle cell disease. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Understanding Bone Growth Disorders, learn about a rare genetic condition that causes bones to grow abnormally dense. Follow Tim, a man with sclerosteosis, whose bones are 1.5 times denser than granite, which has both advantages and serious medical challenges. His experience with the condition provides insight into how our bones grow and what happens when that growth is excessive. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Some People Don't Feel Pain, Paul describes his unique condition. Paul was born with congenital insensitivity to pain, a rare genetic condition that prevents his brain from processing pain sensations. Explore how pain is created in the body, the risks associated with not feeling pain, and the science behind this rare condition. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Understanding Sickle Cell Disease, learn about Sanaya, a young girl whose unique blood helps her avoid symptoms of sickle cell disease. By examining the presence of fetal hemoglobin in her blood, discover how hemoglobin functions in the body and how it can impact individuals with sickle cell disease. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.
In Understanding Bone Growth Disorders, learn about a rare genetic condition that causes bones to grow abnormally dense. Follow Tim, a man with sclerosteosis, whose bones are 1.5 times denser than granite, which has both advantages and serious medical challenges. His experience with the condition provides insight into how our bones grow and what happens when that growth is excessive. This video is excerpted from BBC’s The World’s Most Extraordinary People, a documentary series revealing how rare medical conditions inspire groundbreaking scientific discoveries.