Imagine a class project from over a decade ago ended up holding the solution to a global issue? Well that's the case for a class of students from MIT, who are drawing from an old project to solve one of the most pressing shortages facing hospitals today: the lack of … [Read more...] about MIT to publish free plans online for a cheap emergency ventilator
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Blood plasma from coronavirus survivors could be used to save lives
We’re as concerned as you are when it comes to coronavirus, and that’s exactly why our eyes are laser-focused on possible solutions for this infection. That takes us to Takeda, a Japanese pharmaceutical company that is using the blood plasma of people who’ve already fully … [Read more...] about Blood plasma from coronavirus survivors could be used to save lives
Yale researchers say it could soon be possible to regenerate organs
Serious lung disease has a high rate of mortality, and the only curative treatment is a lung transplant. This is a complicated procedure that has other adverse health effects and oftentimes simply doesn't work, so for scientists in this field, organ regeneration—that is, growing … [Read more...] about Yale researchers say it could soon be possible to regenerate organs
This new prosthesis that will help amputees feel again
This week a team of researchers from Switzerland announced it has designed a lower leg prosthesis that incorporates advanced neural stimulation, allowing patients to recreate the sensation of touch after an amputation. The prosthesis allows for the patient to feel movement and … [Read more...] about This new prosthesis that will help amputees feel again