Paraplegics Regaining Muscle Control Thanks to Virtual Reality Therapy
After a year of treatment, twelve paraplegic patients have been reclassified to only "partially paralyzed".
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Bold Trials to Kill Vicious Cancer Type is So Successful, FDA Will Fast Track to Patients
Doctors are using the polio vaccine to attack and destroy a frequently fatal form of brain cancer–it has been so successful, it was fast-tracked by the FDA.
10-year-old Stumbles Upon New Molecule, Gets Published
A 10-year-old girl was experimenting with a molecule-building set in her Montessori school when she created an unusual-looking specimen. Clara Lazen randomly arranged a unique combination of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon atoms, with the result being a molecule her teacher had never seen before. Intrigued, he photographed it and sent it to a chemistry professor at Humboldt State University in California, who discovered that not only was Lazen's molecule unique, it had the potential to store energy.
Blood Test Unlocks New Frontier in Treating Depression
Doctors will no longer have to guess which medications will best treat their patients – they just have to use a simple blood test.
Russian Scientists Have Successfully Slowed Down the Aging Process
By adding a special molecule to the drinking water of mice, these scientists successfully slowed down the aging of the cells.
Nestlé Discovered How to Slash Sugar Content in Chocolate by 40% Without Changing Taste
Starting in 2018, this candy company will have just as many tasty treats - but with only a fraction of the usual amount of sugar.
The Most Impressive Health and Wellness Developments of 2016
2016 has been a chaotic year – but that doesn't mean that we haven't made groundbreaking new strides in health and medicine.
Breakthrough Discovery Could Use Skin Cells to Erase Parental Infertility
Based on recent embryonic research at Bath University, infertility amongst women and same-sex couples could be a thing of the past.
Study Says We May Already Have The Cure For Zika
The media has been abuzz about Zika spreading outside of South America, but this team of researchers found FDA-approved drugs that could combat the virus.
The 10 Most Fascinating Science Stories of 2017 - An Exciting Time to Be Alive
From turning air pollution into diamonds, to curing baldness - here are the ten most wonderful articles and breakthroughs from 2017.
Star Wars-Inspired Bionic Hand Allows Amputee to Play the Piano For First Time in 5 Years
"It's completely mind-blowing," said the musician. "I never thought we'd be able to do this."
New Drug Could Offer First Treatment For Irreversible Huntington's Disease
The terrible neurodegenerative disease currently has no cure - but this groundbreaking treatment inspires great hope for the future.
Breakthrough Device Heals Organs and Skin with a Single Touch
Scientists who were regenerating vascular cells, nerve cells, and brain cells at the touch of a button had a 98% success rate.
For the First Time Ever, US Scientists Have 'Corrected' Genetic Code for Heart Condition
In a nationwide first, researchers have effectively corrected the genetic code that causes a heart disease in human embryos.
Scientists Activate Stem Cells to Make Hair Grow
Anyone who struggles with baldness – whether it's because of alopecia, chemotherapy, age, or stress – might soon have access to a full head of hair.
In a 'World First', Scientists Reverse Brain Damage in Drowned Toddler
This may be the first ever recorded case of "healing" brain damage.
New "Instantly Rechargeable" Battery Could Ensure the Future of Electric Cars
A Purdue University innovation makes charging an electric or hybrid car battery as easy as filing up a gas tank-and it's safe, affordable, and eco-friendly.
Glow-in-the-Dark Roads Light Up for Drivers
Glow in the dark road markings have been unveiled on a 500m stretch of highway in the Netherlands doing away with the need for streetlights -- and all the energy they require.
This T-Shirt Monitors the Asthma Patient's Breathing Without Any Wires
This "smart shirt" can be used to diagnose or monitor anyone struggling with asthma, sleep apnea, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Say Bye to Potholes: New Concrete Recipe Can Withstand Road Salt
The terribly bumpy roads of the north might not be so bumpy anymore.
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