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Scientist Creates Artificial Skin That Detects Pain
Pain is the body’s way of showing us that something is wrong. It gets our attention, makes us move fast to stop the problem and helps us steer clear of danger or serious injury. It's a useful alarm that keeps us safe. What if we could apply that to other uses? Scientists have mimicked that trigger, creating artificial skin that actually detects pain. Pain is Keyed to Survival - No one wants to feel...
July 23, 2021
New Technique May Repair Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injuries affect up to 500,000 people each year worldwide, according to the -World Health Organization (WHO). Severe cases can leave individuals unable to care for themselves fully, and most patients have little to no chance of recovering their lost functionality. Given the permanent nature of many spinal cord injuries (SCI), researchers have struggled to find effective treatments, but avenues...
June 7, 2021