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Thousands of Years Ago, a Woman Underwent Two Surgeries to Her Head–and Survived Both Procedures
Researchers don't know why, but a late-Neolithic, early-Copper Age woman underwent two cranial surgeries throughout her adult life—newly found archaeological remains from Spain have...
Paralyzed Woman ‘Speaks’ with Brain Signals Turned into Talking Avatar in World First
A paralyzed woman has spoken again after her brain signals were intercepted and turned into a talking avatar, complete with facial expressions and sound...
With Only 2500 Silvery Gibbons Left, Group Rescues Dozens to Return to Island Forests of Java
Reprinted with permission from World at Large, an independent news outlet covering conflict, travel, science, conservation, and health and fitness.
With so many of the world's...
One Stem Cell Injection to Target Inflammation Slashed Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke By 58%
A large trial showed that a single injection of a patient's own stem cells into their heart was able to reduce inflammation and risk...
New Brain Implant Device Could Restore Function in Paralyzed Limbs
A brain implant that can restore arm and leg movements has been developed by British scientists to boost connections between neurons and the paralyzed...
Motorcyclists Can Now Be Safe Thanks to ‘Airbag Jeans’ That Inflate Before Impact to Protect During Accidents
Motorcyclists can soon be safer thanks to a company that produced the world's first airbag suit.
The garment is made from the strongest denim on...
‘Wearable Muscles’ Restore Mobility in Those Who Have Trouble Moving Their Arms
A pioneering set of "wearable muscles" with a profile similar to a shoulder sling could increase mobility and strength in the arms of people...
He Finally Located Source of Mysterious Sound–A New Frog Species Named After His Rewilding Quest in Costa Rica
A nature-lover's well-trained ears led to the discovery of a new species of frog, after the Costa Rican man searched for six months to...
New Scoliosis Brace that Grows With Patients Wins Dyson Award For Grad Student Who Wants to Make a Difference
A University of Cincinnati grad student has invented an adjustable brace for young patients who need to reposition their curved spines—winning a prestigious award...
Bionic Leg Wrap Uses AI to Correct Walking Patterns For Cerebral Palsy, MS, and Stroke Patients
A Velcro sleeve fastened around the leg has been designed with electrodes that help stimulate the muscles of those who experience difficulty getting around...
Smartphones ‘Can Boost Memory Skills’ by Freeing Up Our Brains to Remember Other Things
Far from being dumb or making us dumb, the use of smartphones can actually boost people’s memory skills, according to a new study.
Scientists say...
World’s Oldest Brain Has Been Found in Remains of a 3-Eyed Giant Prawn From Half-Billion Years Ago
The world's oldest brain has been found in the remains of a three-eyed prawn that swam the oceans more than half a billion years...
Dissolvable Implant Relieves Pain On Demand Without the Use of Drugs or Opioids
A new study unveiled a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs. The first-of-its-kind device could...
3D-Printed Ear is Made and Transplanted From Patient’s Living Cells
In a major advance in the field of biological 3D-printing, a firm has successfully transplanted a printed ear made from a patient's own stem...
Memory Loss Was Reversed in Mice Using a Brain Liquid From Younger Peers in ‘Groundbreaking’ Study
Memory loss has been reversed in mice by injecting them with a brain liquid from younger peers in a "groundbreaking" new treatment..
The substance, called...
‘Exciting’ Head-Tongue Controller Lets Paralyzed Patients Operate Smart Phones And Drive Wheelchairs
A new controller that works using head and tongue movements is one of the only options for patients with paralysis to not only control...
Sound Waves Convert Stem Cells Into Bone in Regenerative Breakthrough
Researchers have used sound waves to turn stem cells into bone cells, in a tissue engineering advance that could one day help patients regrow...
MS Breakthrough: New Genetic Clues to What Triggers Multiple Sclerosis Discovered by Scientists
An international team of researchers has discovered that a cell type in the central nervous system known as oligodendrocytes might have a different role...
Exercise Alters Brain Chemistry to Protect Aging Synapses, Study Finds
When elderly people stay active, their brains have more of a class of proteins that enhances the connections between neurons to maintain healthy cognition,...
Medical Breakthroughs And Treatments in 2021 to Beat Cancer, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes & More
Whether a deadly disease like cancer and Alzheimer’s or a lifelong affliction like diabetes, eczema, or arthritis, 2021 has been a year of breakthroughs...