Medicine of the future CRISPR in 2018: genetic editing closer to you Since scientists first used CRISPR-Cas9 to edit living human cells in 2013, they have said that the possibilities for using it to treat diseases are practically endless. Only in recent years, advances in
Medicine of the future How can virtual reality be relevant to mental health? We are still a long way from being able to provide the best treatment to everyone who needs it, but we can be on the verge of change thanks to virtual reality. Few
Medicine of the future Bioengineers program cells to transform into 3D shapes Scientists have replicated some of the processes that cause cells to fold, curl, and ripple as they become meat. Publishing their findings recently in the journal Developmental Cell, researchers from the University of
Medicine of the future A spinal cord implant helps paralyzed patients to walk again Phantom limb painful syndrome is a physiological condition that occurs in about 85% of amputee patients. It is the sensation of pain in a part of the body that has been removed in
Medicine of the future Adhesive can measure blood pressure The flexible seal can take readings that normally require invasive and bulky equipment. How was the last time you had your blood pressure checked? Probably in a doctor's office, with a
Medicine of the future The rise of health care connected with IoT For decades, there has been an ongoing conversation about ways we can rethink health to control costs and improve results. To that end, the Internet of Things (IoT) may be just what doctors
Medicine of the future The new holographic magnetic resonance Microsoft recently announced that it is using its technology to promote medical imaging beyond the capabilities of today's computers. The Redmond company, through a partnership with Case Western Reserve University (CWRU)