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New retinal implant to restore vision in the works

Mark Humayun, M.D., Professor of University of Southern California is currently working on a novel device that mimics the functioning of human retina and is anticipated to restore sight in the retinal diseases affected patients some time in the near … Continue reading

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Bypassing Of Vestibular Nervous Signals by Implanting Microchip

With the advent of internet and advancement in Science, things are really becoming easier and at doorstep! You would be amazed to know in a recent research bypassing of our own vestibular nervous signals is becoming possible by implanting microchip. … Continue reading

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Hitachi develops a portable walkman-style brain scanner

Hmm…a portable brain scanner from Hitachi! Looks like the guys at the company have taken a break from manufacturing LCDs and Plasmas. Anyway, they have developed a prototype lightweight, portable brain scanner that allows users to keep tabs on their … Continue reading

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Biomedical engineers discover a 3-D Ultrasound scanner for the brain

A 3-D ultrasound scanner for use in minimally invasive brain surgeries has been discovered by a team of biomedical engineers at Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering. This brain-scanner can be used for bedside patient monitoring in the absence of CT … Continue reading

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