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3D printed cast could replace plaster
If you’ve ever had to wear a cast, you will be familiar with the discomfort of not being able to scratch that itch on your leg or arm.If you’ve ever had to wear a cast, you will be familiar with the discomfort of not being able to scratch that itch on your leg or arm.
First face transplant patient dies
Isabelle Dinoire, the world’s first recipient of a face transplant died on 22 April after a ‘long illness’.Isabelle Dinoire, the world’s first recipient of a face transplant died on 22 April after a ‘long illness’.
The Magic of Mushrooms
Fungi specialists discover incredible and groundbreaking innovations across several domainsFungi specialists discover incredible and groundbreaking innovations across several domains
No mercy for marijuana
The US Drug Enforcement Administration has denied requests to loosen the classification of marijuana as a dangerous drug with no medical use.The US Drug Enforcement Administration has denied requests to loosen the classification of marijuana as a dangerous drug with no medical use.
Technology trialled in fight against ticking timebomb of obesity
Sensor technology is at the heart of a project designed to prevent obesity and other eating disorders, before it is too late.Sensor technology is at the heart of a project designed to prevent obesity and other eating disorders, before it is too late.
Girl to be fitted with 3D printed ear in Australia
Two-year old Maia was born with only one ear due to a congenital deformity called microtia, and currently wears a headband that transmits sound toTwo-year old Maia was born with only one ear due to a congenital deformity called microtia, and currently wears a headband that transmits sound to
Skincare science under the sea
Marine biodiversity is rich in sources for medicine and cosmetic science, as Spanish researchers are discovering on the Mediterranean coast.Marine biodiversity is rich in sources for medicine and cosmetic science, as Spanish researchers are discovering on the Mediterranean coast.
Takeaway: the secret of youth
Underwater species can help us stay young Scientists are looking for new bioactive molecules in marine invertebrates Bioactive molecules can prevent ageing and age-related diseases Selected invertebraUnderwater species can help us stay young Scientists are looking for new bioactive molecules in marine invertebrates Bioactive molecules can prevent ageing and age-related diseases Selected invertebra
Takeaway: the obesity time bomb
Worldwide, some 2 billion people are classed as overweight or obese.Worldwide, some 2 billion people are classed as overweight or obese.
Living by the light in a glasshouse
What would it be like to live in a glass house where you and your body are aware of every minute of daylight?What would it be like to live in a glass house where you and your body are aware of every minute of daylight?
Video links cut Parkinson's waiting times in Sweden
Doctors fighting Parkinson's Disease in Sweden have discovered it's good to talk as improved digital communications slash waiting times for treatment from six months to just one week.Doctors fighting Parkinson's Disease in Sweden have discovered it's good to talk as improved digital communications slash waiting times for treatment from six months to just one week.
A surgical strike against bacteria
Why do surgical implants sometimes get infected? And what are scientists doing to combat the problem?Why do surgical implants sometimes get infected? And what are scientists doing to combat the problem?
Takeaway: surgical strike against bacteria
Drug-resistant bacteria are becoming a major threat Bacteria increase their resistance by sticking together They form so-called biofilms that protect them from antibiotics Biofilms contaminate implantDrug-resistant bacteria are becoming a major threat Bacteria increase their resistance by sticking together They form so-called biofilms that protect them from antibiotics Biofilms contaminate implant
Fit for football: kicking unhealthy lifestyles into touch
A sedentary lifestyle can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. That is why a European Union research project aims to promote sportA sedentary lifestyle can lead to cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity. That is why a European Union research project aims to promote sport
Venom the latest superbug killer
The venom of scorpions and spiders could provide valuable molecules in the battle against antibiotic resistant superbugs, according to some experts.The venom of scorpions and spiders could provide valuable molecules in the battle against antibiotic resistant superbugs, according to some experts.
DIY autism care
What do you do when you discover your child has autism and that there are near-to-no specialised services available to help your family?What do you do when you discover your child has autism and that there are near-to-no specialised services available to help your family?
Dealing with dementia via video games
A new initiative aims to ease the suffering of the estimated 45-million people worldwide living with dementia.A new initiative aims to ease the suffering of the estimated 45-million people worldwide living with dementia.
Could polio be eradicated by 2018?
Poliomyelitis – or polio – could be gone by 2018, according to the latest data from the World Health Organisation. Only seven cases have beenPoliomyelitis – or polio – could be gone by 2018, according to the latest data from the World Health Organisation. Only seven cases have been
The power of plasma - could it help fight diseases?
Most of the matter around us is either solid, liquid, or gas. But there is something often called the fourth state – plasma – that has remarkableMost of the matter around us is either solid, liquid, or gas. But there is something often called the fourth state – plasma – that has remarkable
Takeaway: does plasma have super powers?
Materials touched by plasma have their physics changed. Here we show a tissue before plasma treatment, the liquid is quickly absorbed. Then theMaterials touched by plasma have their physics changed. Here we show a tissue before plasma treatment, the liquid is quickly absorbed. Then the
South Korean researchers develop a smart patch for diabetes
Most diabetics need a finger prick test several times a day to determine whether their blood sugar level is under control. But the developers of thisMost diabetics need a finger prick test several times a day to determine whether their blood sugar level is under control. But the developers of this
Dummy mummy makes childbirth safer
A doll that gives birth could revolutionise the way maternity doctors and nurses are trained. The birthing simulator is a life-size dummy whichA doll that gives birth could revolutionise the way maternity doctors and nurses are trained. The birthing simulator is a life-size dummy which
Striking strokes with electrical brain stimulation
Research shows evidence that electrical brain stimulation improves the recovery of stroke patients.Research shows evidence that electrical brain stimulation improves the recovery of stroke patients.
Meet Little Casper, a robot designed to help children suffering from cancer
A robot named “Little Casper” has been designed to help children in hospital suffering from cancer. It is currently being tested at this hospital inA robot named “Little Casper” has been designed to help children in hospital suffering from cancer. It is currently being tested at this hospital in
Takeaway: my robot, my friend
Little Casper has been designed to make sick children smile. He sees and talks; he walks and plays -avoiding obstacles. He is currently under testLittle Casper has been designed to make sick children smile. He sees and talks; he walks and plays -avoiding obstacles. He is currently under test
From pig gut to 3D printing - the fascinating science behind tailor-made bones
On Futuris this week we look at the growing science of generating tailor-made bones to transplant into humans. Traditional transplants have beenOn Futuris this week we look at the growing science of generating tailor-made bones to transplant into humans. Traditional transplants have been
Takeaway: growing bones
Can these animals help victims of accidents and bone cancer patients? Scientists use pig intestine to grow human bones in the lab First, theyCan these animals help victims of accidents and bone cancer patients? Scientists use pig intestine to grow human bones in the lab First, they
A virtual reality game to help stroke patients
At a sophisticated lab in Barcelona, researchers are convinced that computer models based on virtual reality can help people who have sufferedAt a sophisticated lab in Barcelona, researchers are convinced that computer models based on virtual reality can help people who have suffered
Takeaway: train your brain!
Right after giving birth to her second child… …Gloria was fighting for her life. A sudden stroke paralysed her. Her speech almost disapearedRight after giving birth to her second child… …Gloria was fighting for her life. A sudden stroke paralysed her. Her speech almost disapeared
The dangerous and illegal trade in counterfeit medicines
Look in your medicine cabinet, reflect on the those pills you may have taken for a recent flu. How do you know they are not fake? CounterfeitLook in your medicine cabinet, reflect on the those pills you may have taken for a recent flu. How do you know they are not fake? Counterfeit