birth defects

Explains how the human genome makes people what they are, and describes how some mutations have occured throughout history.

Provides basic information about congenital disorders that are acquired during gestation, including spina bifida, hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy, heart defects, and craniofacial abnormalities.

In a small rural town, a young boy struggles to keep his younger brother from falling victim to his worst fears.

A graduate student plans for a second marriage that bears an unusual resemblance to his first, during which he struggles to live with a birth defect in his urinary tract.

Explores interaction between genes and the environment and discusses prenatal detection, genetic counseling, and medical strategies for helping children with birth defects.

The mystifying question has been answered: How could this poor, deformed fellow, so cruelly treated by his fellowman for so long, turn out to be such a gentle, loving creature?.

The definitive account of the tragic and extraordinary life of Joseph Carey Merrick.

Based on a true story, the film examines the complex emotional experiences faced by John Merrick, "The Elephant Man", when he is discovered by a dedicated surgeon. Rescued from his degrading life as a circus freak, Merrick is given a chance to live his last years with comfort, respect, and dignity.

Explains how the human genome makes people what they are, and describes how some mutations have occured throughout history.

Provides information on bizarre phenomenon involving the human body, including a man with blue skin, a man who eats live frogs to cure his coughs, and a man who can charge lightbulbs with his ears.