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PET Scan Imaging Advances

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Watch this video about diagnostic imaging on HowStuffWorks. Positron Emission Topography (PET) scans provide doctors with detailed imaging of a patient's ailments. See how Shared PET Imaging works in this video by World Business Review.

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Cloning Monkeys Now, Humans Are Next (0:49)

Watch this video to see the latest advances in cloning technology. Researchers at the Oregon National Primate Research Center combined DNA from the skin cells of a monkey with an unfertilized monkey egg. Based on these findings, they confirmed that,... More »

Understanding Viruses: The Phantom Killers (54:00)

Your body is under attack every minute of every hour of every day. Called the "littlest assassins" and "phantom killers," viruses range from the common cold to HIV. Learn more about this invisible, adaptable invader of bodies in the following video.

Virtual Pain Relief (1:41)

Watch this video about virtual pain relief on HowStuffWorks. For people who require painful physical therapy, playing games with a virtual headset during the therapy actually decreases the brain's recognition of the pain. Learn about virtual pain... More »

PET Scan Imaging Advances (13:30)

Watch this video about diagnostic imaging on HowStuffWorks. Positron Emission Topography (PET) scans provide doctors with detailed imaging of a patient's ailments. See how Shared PET Imaging works in this video by World Business Review.

Implantable Hearing Devices (4:13)

Watch this video about implantable hearing devices on HowStuffWorks. Hearing loss usually occurs gradually, often over a 25-30 year period, and is a leading cause of depression among elderly persons. See how Otologics' hearing device works in this... More »

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Kapow Superhero Science: Artificial Bones (1:59)

Learn about artificial bones and how they are now able to grow within the body on The Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

Kapow Superhero Science: Cyberlink Technology (2:51)

Using Cyberlink Headband technology, humans can control objects with their minds. This is helpful technology for disabled individuals. Learn more about this technological advancement on the Science Channel's "Kapow! Superhero Science."

Exploring Time: Protein Folding (2:55)

Learn what protein folding is and its importance to science on the Science Channel's "Exploring Time."

Understanding Viruses: The Phantom Killers (54:00)

Your body is under attack every minute of every hour of every day. Called the "littlest assassins" and "phantom killers," viruses range from the common cold to HIV. Learn more about this invisible, adaptable invader of bodies in the following video.

The Real Bionic Man: Part Two (24:39)

Check out this video to learn more about bionics and the future of biotechnology.

The Real Bionic Man: Part One (24:08)

Check out this video to learn more about bionics and the future of biotechnology.