Transplanting a Hand to the Ankle to Save It: One of the Most Astonishing Medical Cases
In 2013, due to a workplace incident, Xiao Wei’s right arm was severely damaged in terrible circumstances. To prevent the total loss of the limb, …
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Bryan Johnson and the Obsession with Being 18 Forever
Can you imagine being forever young? It sounds like the premise of a mad genius from a science fiction novel, but it’s entirely real, and …
James Verone: The Man Who Chose to Go to Jail for Medical Care
In 2011, James Verone, a 59-year-old man from North Carolina, United States, found himself in a desperate situation. Unemployed, with no resources, and plagued by …
Contagious cancers discovered in shellfish
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that contagious cancers have been spreading among shellfish for centuries, offering new insights into the nature of cancer and …
The Rescue Hug: The Image That Changed the History of Medicine
Sometimes, medicine presents situations that defy all logic, pushing it to limits we never thought possible, as was the case with “The Rescue Hug.” This …
For the first time, scientists have completely sequenced the Y chromosome
Scientists have achieved a significant breakthrough by mapping the Y chromosome for the first time, providing insights that could lead to treatments for male-specific cancers …
Scientists test bionic kidney for kidney disease patients
Kidney dialysis can disrupt a patient’s life. The American Kidney Fund reports that kidney disease is becoming more prevalent, particularly among people of color, who …
We Just Got An Unprecedented Look At The Details of Cell Division
By replacing fluorescent molecules in an existing imaging process with ones that instead scatter light, researchers have revealed a whole new level of dazzling details …
Running could potentially reduce risk of Parkinson’s disease, study finds
A new study reveals the impact of running can extend beyond the body and could help prevent Parkinson’s disease, a neurological condition that affects balance …
The story behind the blue man
Paul Karason was an American man who gained media attention for his blue skin, which he attributed to his excessive consumption of colloidal silver. He …
