The human body is a biological marvel. Tasked to protect it is our immune system, which is responsible for detecting and neutralizing a wide variety of agents, known as pathogens, and distinguishing them from our own healthy tissue. 28 years ago, National Geographic Magazine published an article entitled, Our Immune System: The Wars Within. Written…
When someone says leprosy, what’s is your gut reaction to the word? For centuries, those with leprosy have been ostracized and vilified by societies all over the world. This reaction comes from the perception that leprosy is a highly contagious and permanent condition. Luckily, leprosy is relatively easy to treat in the West. Still, you…
Over the course of the seven Star Wars films, an intergalactic tale full of vivid, mythical characters has played out, each with their own complex backstories. This rich detail means that even die-hard fans can have trouble making sense of it all. With this in mind, a group of researchers at Ecole Polytechnique Federale De…
Different forms of wheel chairs have been around for thousands of years with little new innovation to help disabled people. Turkish scientists have finally made some strides forward with their new Tek Robotic Mobility Device. Read more on SlashGear and Gizmodo. Read more: http://www.viralviralvideos.com/2012/03/20/robotic-mobilization-device-brings-freedom-to-paraplegics/