Thanks to the help of a new robotic exoskeleton created by Rice University, patients suffering from incomplete spinal cord injuries may have a tool to accelerate recovery for mobility issues related to the forearm and wrist.
Could IPS Cells Reinvigorate Stem Cell Research?
The a relatively new technique called induced pluripotent stem cells (IPS cells) could be the breakthrough needed to reinvigorate stem cell research and give hope to the millions of Americans suffering debilitating diseases. Perhaps its biggest saving grace is that it holds the potential to sidestep the moral and ethical concerns raised by other research techniques. There are currently three …
