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Breaking Bad Science
Episode 78 - Body Modifications
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Episode 78
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The human body is incredibly resilient; especially with advancements such as modern medicine. We can survive and come out relatively unscathed from some pretty horrific looking issues. So why then are we so adept at permanently modifying said meat suit? Why is it that we can make changes that don't just fade into nothing? Join hosts Shanti and Danny as we discuss body modifications, the changes we humans make, and why they work.
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