Donating your whole body to further science and medicine is probably the best thing you could do with your corpse. Which is why the industry that handles those gifts need regulating.
This Stuff You Should Know episode dives into the fascinating and sometimes complicated world of donating your whole body to science after death. Josh and Chuck explore the history of body donation, from grave-robbing "resurrectionists" in the 19th century to modern medical schools and research facilities. They discuss the practical steps involved in body donation, the various ways donated bodies are used (from medical education to crash test research), and address some of the ethical concerns around oversight and regulation in this largely unregulated industry.
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