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More than a prosthetic, it’s SmartHand

News: Synthetic Biology    November 6, 2009
The idea behind most prosthetics is to ‘fill the gap’ of missing limbs – hands, arms, legs, feet. In many cases there is some kind of mechanical articulation. In a few cases there is connection to existing musculature. However research in bioengineering and the ability to do ever more sophisticated procedures involving nerves and muscles [...]
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Can we stimulate repair of old muscles?

News: Extending Lifespan    October 10, 2009
Yes, we probably can stimulate more repair of muscle cells in older people. Berkeley — A study led by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, has identified critical biochemical pathways linked to the aging of human muscle. By manipulating these pathways, the researchers were able to turn back the clock on old human muscle, [...]
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