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Medical Discoveries Some people love the idea of "a cure", some hate it. Here you'll find links to developments in research and opportunities to participate in discussion about them. 2053
AD: After Disability? by Tom Shakespeare Excellent essay on the BBC's Ouch! site, looking at the implications for disabled people of genetic engineering. A BBC article on disabled people's concerns about genetics and discrimination. Many other articles about gene therapy appear regularly on this site. The Cambridge Centre for Brain Repair Research into nerve fibre regeneration for people with spinal cord injuries. A new medical device, known as the Dobelle artificial vision system, now allows some sense of vision for blind adults. Looks at the latest developments in digital design, the arts and science. Interesting section on the human genome project and its implications for the future. Genetic Science Learning Centre An attempt to make learning some rather complex biology fun. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancel Centre Article about new
cloning techniques which may provide a cure for Parkinson's Desease. Explores the cutting edge of scientific research, including the fascinating study of nanotechnology. This link is to an article about cell transplant research which might reverse the impact of strokes. Australian Charity for Deaf Children, exploring the future of cochlear implants at an early age. This link takes you to their grants programme page, exploring the ethical issues surrounding biomedical research.
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