The experiments that are being carried out today in research centers will confuse an inexperienced person in medicine. And the sophisticated, perhaps, will also be surprised. After all, if all the discoveries made by current scientists in this field are realized, people's lives will change dramatically. What will be discussed next is not science fiction. These are the results of the painstaking work of many people who are passionate about their ideas.
Pig bladder and grown new fingers
All typical mammals heal wounds through the growth of scar tissue. This prevents any subsequent cell regeneration. It would seem that nothing can be changed.
But scientists have discovered a unique property of pig bladders. It turns out that if you dry them and grind them into powder, you get an extracellular matrix. It can be used to repair human fingers, for example.
The fact is that the bladder of pigs contains a protein that stimulates complete tissue repair. It can force an organ that has lost its part to "grow" to its original parameters. This process takes place in much the same way as the tail of a lizard is regenerated.
Until now, the medical matrix has only been used to attach severed fingers and develop new tips. It was sometimes used to stimulate the recovery of damaged muscles in the wounded. The next step is to extend the fingers completely, no matter how large the percentage of the loss. And then, perhaps, development will begin on the generation of limbs and internal organs.
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Goats producing high-strength web
The fantasies of genetic engineering are simply amazing in their scope. For example, scientists have succeeded in introducing spider genes responsible for the production of spider webs into goats. Why was it necessary?
Now the milk of these genetically modified goats contains a protein that is similar in composition to that found in the spider's web. Thus, it can be collected a thousand times more than from living spiders, and this is much easier to do.
The material made from such milk is up to five times stronger than steel! Plus, it remains elastic at this strength.
Scientists hope to use the product to produce improved artificial limbs, bulletproof vests and other items where these properties play a primary role.
Human brain cells growing in embryonic mice
Scientists have inserted human embryonic stem cells into the brains of embryonic mice. That is, we are talking about those individuals that are still in the womb.
After the birth of mice, human brain cells continue to develop. This experiment made a tremendous breakthrough in science! He proves that human stem cells can develop in the brain of another animal.
Scientists believe this technology could help research into human brain disorders and improve the testing of experimental drugs. Although the above discovery promises, in addition to this, and other huge opportunities for application.
Tracking the location of people with RFID implants
We are talking about RFID chips. RFID has been implanted in pets for many years. This helped identify them and return them to their owners if they were lost.
The FDA has approved implantation in humans. They can be used in prisons, specialized hospitals and in companies where the risk of losing documents or important classified information is increased. Today, many government correctional institutions use this technology to monitor the behavior and location of prisoners.
Extinct animals come back to life
Scientists took genetic material from a Tasmanian tiger, which has disappeared since 1936, and combined it into the DNA of a laboratory mouse. Work is underway on cloning extinct animals. After the tiger, it is planned to revive the mammoth of the 21st century, since there is well-preserved blood from ten thousand years ago.
Cyberbugs designed for surveillance
Scientists from the University of California, funded by DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency), have implanted electrodes into giant flower beetles. They can now wirelessly control the behavior of insects.
The Department of Defense hopes to use these technological discoveries to aid search and rescue missions and for government oversight.
Cows producing milk with human proteins
Protein lactoferrin is an ingredient found only in human breast milk. But a Dutch biotech company gave birth to genetically modified cows. These animals give milk that is not much different from female breast milk.
The protein lactoferrin fights a wide range of infections and is an excellent immune system booster. It is planned to use it both for feeding babies and for feeding adults in order to prevent and cure many diseases.
Live bacon growing in laboratories
Modern technology allows researchers to use lead stem cells to grow pig muscle cells. The results are structurally identical to the pork that is currently consumed. This product is called "apple meat".
It is certainly inferior to natural taste in taste, since muscles require physical activity, which cannot be achieved in laboratory conditions. However, this discovery could have a huge impact on the planet, as it will feed the hungry, reduce environmental waste from processing plants and save many people who need meat food from the worries that they had to take their lives for food.
Biomass powered robots
The Energy Autonomous Tactical Robot (EATR) feeds itself. It uses special devices to grind biomass, which is burned in the internal furnace and converted into steam energy.
The robot came under heavy criticism after speculation arose that it could feed on human corpses. Because of these false accusations, Robotic Technology Inc. had to publish a statement that the "menu" of the robot is exclusively vegetarian.
These scientific developments are funded by an agency of the Department of Defense. Scientists hope the robot will be able to carry out long-range missions without the need for manual refueling.
Author: Lyudmila Ulanova