Science Flexes its Muscles

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Athletes are racing to get the most out of the human body and are using new technology to do it. But there is a dark side. Anabolic steroids and other performance enhancing drugs have been injected into the mix. But how do they really work? And can new technology catch the cheaters?

Duration: 10:31
Original Air Date: Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008
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