Three-dimensional body parts and bionic eyes might sound like something out of a futuristic comic book. However, the following nine health breakthroughs are among the most incredible medical advances to watch out for in 2014! 1. Cancer Immunotherapy Cancer is getting a serious kick in the britches this year starting with a treatment called cancer […]
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A porcupine’s quills may be dangerous for those who get to close, but medical researchers have actually found that the creature’s quills can be used for several medical advancements. A collaborative team of researchers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Brigham Women’s Hospital in Boston have found that porcupine quills can be used in […]
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Neuroscientists in Canada have discovered a way to communicate with patients in vegetative states. In a documentary, set to air Tuesday on the British Broadcasting Corporation network, a team of scientists analyse the brain activity of several vegetative patients. One patient, Scott Routley, suffered a severe brain injury when he was in a car accident, […]
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