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National Geographic Explorer · S6E10 — Fatal Insomnia
Season 6 episodes
1. Mystery of The Disembodied FeetOct 27, 20092. Inside LSDNov 3, 20093. Secret History of DiamondsNov 10, 20094. 24 Hours After Asteroid ImpactNov 17, 20095. Nazi Mystery: Twins from BrazilNov 24, 20098. 25 YearsApr 19, 20109. Journey to an Alien MoonApr 20, 201010. Fatal InsomniaApr 27, 201011. TalibanistanJun 8, 201012. Electronic ArmageddonJun 15, 201013. Inside the DEAAug 10, 201014. 24 Hours After HiroshimaAug 17, 201015. Albino MurdersAug 24, 201016. Inside BioterrorAug 31, 201017. Can the Gulf Survive?Sep 28, 201018. Lost Mummies of New GuineaNov 16, 201019. How Man Tamed the WildNov 23, 201020. Born to Rage?Dec 14, 201021. American HostageJan 17, 201122. Lost Cannibals of EuropeJan 24, 201123. How to Build a Beating HeartFeb 7, 201124. Clash of the AmericasFeb 14, 201125. Finding the Lost da VinciMar 18, 201226. The Man Who Can FlyFeb 12, 201227. Fighting ISISMar 5, 2016
Synopsis
An extremely rare genetic disease passed down through generations, fatal familial insomnia's (FFI) primary symptom is sleeplessness, but with a fatal twist: victims are dead within months. National Geographic delves into the science of sleep to find out why we need sleep and what happens to us when we don't get it. Witness the pioneering research inside the sleeping brain as well as the mind forbidden to rest for days at a time.
