Feinstein Institute for Medical Research

Using a first-of-its-kind 'double neural bypass technology,' researchers have restored arm movement and sensation to quadriplegic Keith Thomas

Medical Devices

First-of-its-kind tech restores movement, feeling to quadriplegic man

A team of researchers, engineers and surgeons have used a novel ‘double neural bypass’ technology to restore arm movement and sensation to a quadriplegic man. It’s hoped the technology will help others affected by impaired movement or paralysis.

Tomas Huerta (left) and Sangeeta Chavan (right), researchers on the new study

Obesity

Ultrasound pulses focused at liver help treat obesity in mouse models

Obesity is one of the most pressing health problems, but a new study suggests a potential non-invasive treatment. In tests in mice, researchers found that directing ultrasound to the liver helped reduce a number of markers associated with obesity.

Printing a 2-inch (5 cm) long section of windpipe takes less than two hours

3D Printing

MakerBot 3D printer used to create tracheal cartilage

Researchers at the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research have successfully created cartilage using a MakerBot 3D printer. The team made use of the technology to quickly and affordably prototype and refine the bioprosthesis.