Medicine
Virtual Reality
8 Industries Being Disrupted by Virtual Reality
As a consumer product VR is little more than a toy but commercial applications are quietly reshaping business.
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Virtual Reality
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History
The Hard Truth: What Viagra Was Really Intended For
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Health
Coming Soon: A Simple Blood Test That Can Detect All Kinds of Cancer
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Health
Is This the Biggest Advancement in Diabetes Management Since the Insulin Pump?
A well-designed printing process can help low-income diabetics get the care they need.
Health
This Innovative Cap Helps Chemotherapy Patients Keep More Hair
The FDA approved the DigniCap for use in the U.S. this week.
Medicine
These Glowing Bandages Can Reduce the Chances of Antibiotic-Resistant Bugs
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Venture Capital Firms
Andreessen Horowitz Launches $200 Million Bio Fund
Just don't call it 'biotech.'
Innovation
Innovation Can Happen in Small But Meaningful Ways
When a surgeon decided to try something new four decades ago, it changed the face of a sport.
Science
An Algae Serum Is Being Used to Treat Wounded Animals -- And Humans Could Be Next
Created by a 22-year-old New York University student, Vetigel stops bleeding in seconds.
