A clinical trial is investigating whether a stem cell-derived patch can replace disease-damaged cells and restore vision. Age-related macular degeneration is a steadily worsening eye disease and the ...

MIT researchers are using living cells to target diseased brain areas and deliver tiny electronic devices that can modulate ...

"Patients often prefer small-diameter dental implants because they involve less surgical time and are a more cost-effective option," said Chris Shutsa, senior analyst at Millennium Research Group in a ...

The human brain contains about 100 billion brain cells, and the chemical and electrical signals they exchange create most mental functions. Neural implant technology for precisely reading these ...

Alzheimer’s, autism, cerebral palsy — before cures for these neurological disorders and more can be found, scientists must develop a deeper understanding of how neurons in the brain communicate with ...

By directly communicating with the brain, a new wireless device could someday help restore lost senses or manage pain without ...

“By design, OSSIOfiber small compression staples are remarkably easy to insert during Akin bunion repair,” said Dr. Lamm. “This new OSSIOfiber product line increases the opportunities for surgeons to ...

A team of scientists Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in Switzerland, has developed the world's smallest medical implant to monitor critical chemicals in the blood, and communicates ...