Can thought-control technology be used to overcome physical paralysis?
A man paralysed from the shoulders down can now raise his arm to eat, thanks to neuroprosthetic implants – and there is hope that the technology will help many others in the futureIs it possible to overcome paralysis by harnessing thoughts?A man who was paralysed from the shoulders down after a bicycle accident in which he ploughed into the back of a mail truck is now able tomove his arm for the first time in eight years, thanks to thought-control technology, also known as neuroprosthetics.“He can now think about moving his arm, and his arm moves,” said Robert Kirsch, a professor of biomedical engineering at Case Wes...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 1, 2017 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: World news Neuroscience Technology Medical research Source Type: news
Penn State EMT Program Teaches Through Hands-on Experience
College is a place to explore known interests and discover hidden passions that may lead to future hobbies or, in some cases, careers. This holds true for Penn State biomedical engineering junior Molly Basilio, who enrolled in the four- credit Emergency Medical Technician
training course as a first-
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WPI Scientists Developing Patch For Diseased Hearts Using Spinach Leaves
WORCESTER(CBS) – Biomedical engineers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are working on a patch for diseased hearts that uses spinach leaves.
When mixed with human stem cells, the veins in spinach could become heart muscle that pumps blood when the original organ is infected or damaged.
“And so we haven’t actually put blood in there we put dye in there and we put small particles that represent blood cells and those flow right through the leaves,” said biomedical engineering professor Glenn Gaudette.
During the process, the green of the spinach is removed, leaving just the cellulose structure.
Spinach tested as ...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - March 24, 2017 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Health Local News Syndicated Local Watch Listen Glenn Gaudette Lana Jones Spinach Worcester Worcester Polytechnic Institute Source Type: news
Scientists Invented A Headband That Could Help Us Better Understand Each Other
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Scientists Invented A Headband That Could Help Us Better Understand Each Other
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