GENETICALLY MODIFIED BULLS TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY.

 The coolweirdo.com shows how genetic selection and experiments with the Belgian Blue has produced a humongous species of bulls packed with muscles and meat.

The reason these animals are getting so big is due to a very big genetic defect of a faulty myostatin gene, which is responsible for the gigantic size and double muscling.

  This amazing super species of cattle is known to have more than 40% additional muscle mass. They gain weight very fast, and produce high protein milk for their calf. Exploiting the rapid growth rate may provide an inroad to food security.

X-RAY GLASSES ALLOWS DOCTORS TO SEE BELOW THE SKIN.

Awesome X-Ray Glasses Let Doctors See Through the Skin. A new medical invention could allow doctors and medical staff to view what lays behind your skin.Eyes-On Glasses System is a new super-smart device developed by Evena Medical, an imaging technology firm. We all know that when it comes to taking blood, the hardest part is finding a vein. Well, that burden is why the awesome X-Ray vision glasses were invented. The glasses consist of a head-mounted device with a display which is equipped with vascular imaging technology. The company has managed to integrate technology into glasses, and a hands-free system projects overlays of digital content onto the user’s field of vision. As it X-ray vision alone weren’t enough, the super glasses are also able to store the information in order to make the documentation of vein condition throughout the patient’s hospital stay more accessible. If that doesn’t make whomever is using these glasses feel like they have superpowers, then maybe the fact that the glasses an also interact with any electronic medical records. Studies indicate that in nearly 40% of the cases, the first attempt to start an IV line fails, leading to the discomfort of the patient. That being said, the new device promises wonders! The amazing technology is actually the result of a combination between Evena’s multi-spectral 3D imaging technology with Epson’s Moverio smart glasses. Eyes-On system is designed to automatically log all of the collected data from each procedure and stores it with the rest of the patient’s medical records. With the aid of Moverio’s Wi-Fi connectivity, everything that the nurse sees can easily be shared with doctors anywhere worldwide. Contributed by Coolweirdo.com

VETERINARIANS AND DESIGN TEAM GIVE LIZARD 3D PRINTED PROSTHETIC LEG.

Whenever someone asks exactly what it is 3D printing is doing that’s so important, I’m torn between which examples to share first. With impacts occurring in so many sectors, from the space industry to automotive and construction, and far more, there are countless stories offering evidence as to exactly why this technology is important. The medical realm, however, is where you find the most compelling cases, and if you are one of those individuals today who have had their lives improved or that of a baby or family member saved, then what 3D printing means to you is something most of us can’t even imagine. People around the world are reaping the benefits, as well as discovering an endless outlet for creativity. But while the human element and quality of life is a strong focus, certainly don’t discount our priority on making sure that pets and wildlife get in on this goodness too. 3D printed prosthetics in the human realm are becoming much more accessible and affordable thanks to volunteer groups like e-NABLE, providing replacement limbs for children in need all over the world from Uganda to Ghana and far beyond. And should you think that the goats, sheep, chickens, kitties, cockatoos, and dogs are being forgotten, well check earlier posts. Now, that long list has a new favorite in the form of a semi-aquatic caiman lizard who, sadly, lost a rear leg to cancer last year. lizard Hiss Majesty is 16 years old and has a devoted family at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago. In trying to re-create a new leg and foot for this amazingly adorable creature—who patiently sits while they cover his foot in molding materials—the team, consisting of 3D designers, animal care specialists, and veterinarians, is certainly exhibiting a true labor of love, because it would seem that getting the perfect fit for those stubby little legs is not an easy task. They’ve tried ten designs so far for the right rear foot, with trial and error going strong, but with improvements in each iteration. Translating the good rear left leg into a shape for the missing one, the team has used molding techniques and experimented until they have a nice collection. The use of flexible plastics that they have created so Hiss Majesty might have better mobility seemed like a likely choice for a prosthetic, along with the use of very lightweight silicone. The most recent top pick for Hiss Majesty is a 3D printed model with perfect chunky little toes and a prosthetic insert that’s like a sock for a nice tight fit. He’s a quiet guy, Hiss, and the team isn’t sure how much the prosthetic, or the one they pick for him, will improve his life, but they are certainly going the extra mile at the 3D printer with the goal of fabricating a prosthetic that has as much joint-like movement as possible. With eventual plans to change his name to ‘Bionic Hiss Majesty,’ they continue to forge ahead and it would seem they are copiously honing their design and printing skills for the reptilian world. “The goal for this is to see if we can get something that will actually work and use that as a tool in the future to improve animal care,” said designer Kristen Neria, who helped develop the prototypes. This last prototype is much more flexible and lifelike—and promising—but they are continuing to explore the use of molds and 3D printing technology for further, even more advanced designs. Neria says their priority is definitely on emphasizing the movement of joints, and they may even start experimenting with titanium. Hiss Majesty certainly has a twinkle in his eye and while everyone is hard at work trying to give him the prosthetic of the future, it would seem he’s pretty happy with the amount of attention he’s getting in the process, whether his foot is encased in plastic, silicone, or nothing at all. [Source: Chicago Tribune]

Indian doctors grow new nose on boy's forehead.

Doctors in India have replaced a 12-year-old boy's damaged nose with a new one which was grown on his forehead. Arun Patel's nose was badly damaged and disfigured when he suffered from pneumonia as a baby. The infection damaged the cartilage of his nose, making it difficult for doctors to fix it. A similar operation was carried out in China in 2013 where a man who had damaged his nose in a traffic accident was given a new one. Arun's parents took him to a doctor in their village in the central state of Madhya Pradesh when he suffered from pneumonia soon after his birth. But the treatment made his condition worse and he lost his nose due to extensive tissue damage. More than a decade later, a team of doctors in Indore city decided to conduct a rare four-phased plastic surgery to give Arun a new nose. Dr Ashwini Dash, who led the surgical team, told BBC Hindi's S Niazi that he was "confident that the new nose would work properly like his other organs". He added that the entire operation took about a year to finish. In the first phase, a silicon "tissue expander" was put on his forehead to make space to grow a new nose. Then a special chemical was injected to make the tissues expand. The second phase involved taking cartilage from his chest to create a new nose, which grew on his forehead over three months. The doctors removed the artificial nose in the third phase and implanted it on his face. The final phase involved repairing his forehead. Contributed by BBC NEWS.

AGRIC-BUSINESS; SELLING EGGS FOR PROFIT.

Agriculture is no new field and the impact on economy cannot be overemphasized. The field of agriculture is wide and all aspects are packed with profit potentials.

 While the field of agriculture is not new,there are new technologies that propel the industry making it more lucrative. The animal production angle is very lucrative with various species bringing multiple advantages to the table.

 Today,lets look at the potential in the egg industry. The business of eggs is not new, but the profit potential has increased because of the knowledge of importance of eggs and the egg -a-day campaign. Eggs can be sold in crates or powdered depending on your choice.

3D PRINTING AND CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY.

3D Systems, industry leading 3D Printing supplier, shows how a team has demonstrated the medical possibilities with the technology. The team have utilised 3D Printing Technology to repair major deformities to eight-year-old Grace Kabelenga’s face, caused by the encephalocele she was born with. 3D Systems teamed up with World Craniofacial Foundation (WCF) and its founder and chair Dr. Kenneth Salyer. Grace has been challenged with a craniofacial abnormality, only made worse after serious infection, resulting in doctors having to remove an alarming amount of skull. Once the infection was under control, they had to find a way to re-form her forehead. In her initial surgery for this, 3D Systems worked with the medical team by giving them access to Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP). This allows for a complete 3D and virtual reality simulation of an upcoming surgery, made possible by using data from the patient’s CT scans. “The information that was provided by 3D Systems enabled virtual planning over the Internet by participants in various locations around the world,” says Dr. Salyer of WCF. At this point, they also 3D Printed guides, models, and templates that were patient-specific to Grace, allowing for surgeons to navigate through the surgery. All of this was made possible on both the 3D Systems ProX 800 and ProJet 7000 Stereolithography (SLA) 3D Printers, allowing for the surface smoothness and definition they required. The ProJet 7000 HD is meant for dental applications, further enabling them with this particular surgery, performed in Mexico City. Surgeons were able to continue working on the initial encephalocele, where brain was exposed in the back of her mouth, as well as even actually moving her eyes so that they would be closer together. “We were able to move the pieces of the entire anatomical puzzle into precise position only because of the guides created by 3D Systems from the 3D models,” says Dr. Salyer. “Without them, the precision required would be impossible.” Once that surgery was completed, they knew there was much more work to do in regards to her forehead area. 3D Systems guided surgeons in using 3D printing technology to create history with the first 3D printed forehead implant, including a lattice that would slowly allow bone to grow around it with the 3D printed piece safely biodegrading. This successful surgery was performed in Cape Town, South Africa at the Tygerberg Hospital in May 2015. It hinged on all of the choreography coming together, in combination with all of the 3D tools and 3D printed models. The 3DS team were able to help in the fabrication of a new forehead for Grace by using their 3D sculpting software, Geomagic Freeform Plus. According to 3D Systems, this is what allowed them to make the complex, organic curves for the forehead. The accompanying 3D haptic device and software combined meant that the team could make edits to their work digitally, and conveniently. 3D-Systems-crainiofacial When they were all satisfied with the design, KLS Martin 3D printed the final implant, as well as also allowing for the initial design of a patient-specific bone graft to be ultimately created by Bacterin. “Planning the surgery for Grace was particularly demanding,” says Shawn Burke, director of product development for KLS Martin North America. “Unlike many cases, Grace was missing a large volume of bone, making it a challenge to create a reconstruction that is strong enough but goes away and allows for the patient’s own bone to grow. The other challenge was the six teams from three continents that had to be able to see and interact with the 3D simulations in real-time. This was truly a multinational effort and solution coordinated by 3D Systems.” “Using the same SLA technology and resin that we used to produce the models and templates for Dr. Salyer’s reference, we were able to produce these highly precise, case-specific, custom-made parts much more rapidly than could be achieved using traditional techniques such as machining or injection molding.” With perfect choreography indeed, and success as Grace’s body accepted the implant and the bone began growing back, now the opportunity is there for another surgery this year that will allow doctors to reconstruct the soft tissues area such as the nose, nasal passages, upper lip and eye areas. Contributed by Tribe life.

Light-activated glue to replace sutures..

A scientist has developed a glue that could mean the end of sutures. Maria Pereira has created a surgical glue that can mend broken hearts. Sutures are time-consuming, damage tissue and are technically challenging," says Maria Pereira, head of research at Paris-based Gecko Biomedical, whose bio-inspired alternative it says can replace stitches. Its adhesive is viscous, hydrophobic, biodegradable and cured by LED light. Unlike other glues, which can be washed away by water, it can be placed in wet environments such as the heart, where 
it works as both a sealant and a scaffold for tissue to grow over. Pereira, 30, invented the glue in 2010 while a bioengineering PhD student in the MIT Portugal Program. Doctors at Boston Children's Hospital had approached her supervisor, Jeff Karp of the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, with a problem: how to close defects in a newborn baby's heart without sutures. A newborn's heart is as large as its fist, so operations are extremely delicate. Pereira looked to nature for inspiration. "Understanding the basic principles 
of how things work is very important in developing new technologies," she says. Her sealant can stay sticky inside a beating pig's heart by mimicking the viscous, hydrophobic secretions of snails and sandcastle worms. This breakthrough as published in the wired states that Karp and a group of prominent scientists and entrepreneurs founded Gecko Biomedical in 2012, hiring Pereira as head of research. The first product made from the adhesive, GB02, acts as an adjunct to sutures in vascular reconstruction surgery and will go into clinical trials this spring, with the aim of securing regulatory approval in the first half of 2017. The goal of the company is to make surgery simpler and to change how it is done, the company is also working on another product GB04, which could end the need for sutures altogether.