How researchers are trying to harness the electricity in the human body | Fresh Air

Science writer Sally Adee says scientists are experimenting with ways to manipulate the body’s natural electrical fields to try and treat wounds, depression, paralysis, and cancer. Her new book is We Are Electric. “FRESH AIR” from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio’s most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today’s biggest luminaries. LISTEN TO DAILY EPISODES OF FRESH AIR LISTEN TO OTHER FRESH AIR INTERVIEWS ON YOUTUBE (published once a week) SUBSCRIBE TO FRESH AIR FOR BONUS EPISODES FOLLOW “FRESH AIR” (Newsletter) LISTEN TO OTHER NPR PODCASTS ON YOUTUBE Code Switch: @nprcodeswitch Throughline: @nprthroughline It’s Been a Minute: @npritsbeenaminute Book of the Day: @nprbookoftheday SUBSCRIBE TO WHYY AND NPR WHYY: @whyyphiladelphia NPR: @npr NPR Music (Tiny Desk): @nprmusic Jazz Night in America: @jazznightinamerica NOTE: Captions are auto-generated by YouTube. See “Fresh Air” sponsors and promo codes The NPR shows you love are possible thanks to your support. Donate today: