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November 17, 2002
Surfing specs open net for disabled
November 13, 2002
Researchers at the University of Ulster, UK, have come up with technology that could bridge the digital divide for disabled people. A set of customised spectacles, dubbed the Look Device, allow individuals with severe physical impairments to surf the web using just eye movements.
Pre-treating stem cells turns them into neurons
Scientists have made another breakthrough in stem cell research, bringing us a step closer to treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and spinal cord injuries.
Previous attempts to replace damaged nerve cells have failed, with only a few cells developing into neurons.
By treating the stem cells with chemicals, the scientists succeeded in changing them into neurons.