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Posted on January 26, 2016

The Neurologist Who Hacked His Brain—And Almost Lost His Mind

The Neurologist Who Hacked His Brain—And Almost Lost His Mind

Neurologist Phil Kennedy set out to build the ultimate brain-computer interface. In the process he almost lost his mind.

The post The Neurologist Who Hacked His Brain—And Almost Lost His Mind appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on January 14, 2016

Flint’s High Lead Levels Have Doctors Struggling for Answers

Flint’s High Lead Levels Have Doctors Struggling for Answers

It didn’t take long for Mona Hanna-Attisha to realized that something was wrong with the water in Flint, Michigan.

The post Flint’s High Lead Levels Have Doctors Struggling for Answers appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on January 6, 2016

Mosquitoes Are Spreading a Rare Virus Around the World

Mosquitoes Are Spreading a Rare Virus Around the World

Scientists know so little about the Zika virus that they’re not even sure how to find it in patients.

The post Mosquitoes Are Spreading a Rare Virus Around the World appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on December 10, 2015

Republicans Are Trying to Sneak an E-Cigarette Exemption Past the FDA

Republicans Are Trying to Sneak an E-Cigarette Exemption Past the FDA

An obscure provision could exempt current e-cigarettes from a lot of regulation forever, all by going around the Food and Drug Administration.

The post Republicans Are Trying to Sneak an E-Cigarette Exemption Past the FDA appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on December 9, 2015

Powered Exoskeletons Could Replace Wheelchairs One Day

Powered Exoskeletons Could Replace Wheelchairs One Day

Ekso Bionics is making exoskeletons for paraplegics—and one day, these exoskeletons could render wheelchairs obsolete.

The post Powered Exoskeletons Could Replace Wheelchairs One Day appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on December 8, 2015

What Really Happens When You Get Shot

What Really Happens When You Get Shot

Most of what we learn about gunshot wounds, we learn from watching television. Most of that is wrong.

The post What Really Happens When You Get Shot appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on November 25, 2015

This Vaccine Can Protect You From Anthrax—After Exposure

This Vaccine Can Protect You From Anthrax—After Exposure

The drugmaker used only animal studies to prove that vaccine works.

The post This Vaccine Can Protect You From Anthrax—After Exposure appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on October 29, 2015

The FDA Just Approved One Cancer-Killing Virus. Expect More

The FDA Just Approved One Cancer-Killing Virus. Expect More

This week, the FDA approved the skin cancer treatment Imlygic to a whole lot of buzz.

The post The FDA Just Approved One Cancer-Killing Virus. Expect More appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on October 23, 2015

OK, Theranos: Here’s the Data the World Needs to See

OK, Theranos: Here’s the Data the World Needs to See

You can't prove science with public relations.

The post OK, Theranos: Here’s the Data the World Needs to See appeared first on WIRED.

Posted on October 23, 2015

OK, Theranos: Here’s the Data the World Needs to See

OK, Theranos: Here’s the Data the World Needs to See

You can't prove science with public relations.

The post OK, Theranos: Here’s the Data the World Needs to See appeared first on WIRED.

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