Robotic Prosthetic Hand Wired Into Brain: Once More, With Feeling

Robotic Hand Wired Into Brain

An innovative robotic hand wired directly into the motor cortex of his brain has given a 28 year old man who has been paralyzed for more than ten years due to a spinal chord injury a new lease on life. Read on to learn more about this amazing  robotic prosthesis developed  at the Applied Physics Labortatory (APL) at John Hopkin's University.

Female Researchers Discover Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Cattle Virus

Group of  Cows

Did you know that a recent California study revealed that women who are infected with the Bovine Leukosis Virus (BLV)  might face an increased risk of breast cancer? Read on for more about this breakthrough discovery and its far-reaching implications for women everywhere.

The First FDA-Approved 3D-Printed Drug: An Easy Pill To Swallow

SpritamRead on for more information about Aprecia Pharmaceuticals, the very first company to sell a 3-D printed, FDA-approved prescription pill. Known as Spritam, this drug could bring relief to more than 3 million adults and children in America who suffer from certain types of epileptic seizures.

3D-Printed Metal Rib Cage Transforms Mortal Man into Cyborg

3-D Printed Metal  Rib CageThe wonders of 3-D printing have only tapped the surface of possibilities, especially in the field of medical applications. Read all about the world's first 3-D printed titanium rib cage and the cancer patient whose life has been given new meaning.