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Scientists bring to life 'a sight for sore eyes'
Posted in Medicine on 7th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
New inventions offer a new hope and a promise of being effective in preventing sight loss, contributing to better quality of life.
DARPA-funded prosthetic memory system successful in humans, study finds
Posted in Science on 5th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
Coded electrical signal reinforces memories in patients, supporting pioneering research at USC and Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Stem cell transplant cures first adult sickle-cell patient in Canada
Posted in Medicine on 5th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
The first adult in Canada to have been cured of sickle cell anaemia did so with the help of stem cells donated by her sister.
Zipline blood delivery drone applies for US trial
Posted in Hardware on 4th Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
Drone delivery firm Zipline has revealed a new aircraft that it says will let it make up to 500 deliveries every day.
Where marijuana is legal, opioid prescriptions fall, studies find
Posted in Medicine on 3rd Apr, 2018
by Alex Muller
As more states legalise medical and recreational marijuana, doctors may be replacing opioid prescriptions with suggestions to visit a local marijuana dispensary.