New Tooth Repair Option Takes a Bite Out of Tooth Decay

It looks like there *is* a way to stimulate new tooth material growth. And if this is true, then we can lessen the need for fillings and other similar dental methods.

http://www.futuretimeline.net/blog/2017/01/12-3.htm

Stopping Melanoma in its Tracks?

It looks like there is a new drug that can stop melanoma spread by 90%. If we can combine that with other treatments, it looks like this is another form of cancer that we can deal with.

"The human-made, small-molecule drug compound targets a gene's ability to make RNA molecules and proteins in melanoma tumours. This gene activity causes the disease to spread, but the compound can shut it down. Until now, few other compounds of this kind have been able to accomplish this."

http://www.futuretimeline.net/blog/2017/01/12-4.htm

Copy Corruption: Failing Clones

As in PC hard drives and classic facsimile machines, it seems that errors in copying data is at the root of why cloning has so many failures. The solution to this will probably lead to a revolution in biology and medicine.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161209184310.htm

Prosthetic Hands for those who need them: Affordable, 3D-printed

One important factor for prosthetics is cost - so that people from all walks of life can be assisted. new technology can help with that, with 3D-printing as the key.

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/12/161209184317.htm

New Antibiotics from the Human Microbiome

Now that the threat of drug-resistant superbaugs are very real, exploring all possible avenues for new antibiotics is necessary.

http://www.futuretimeline.net/blog/2016/11/20.htm

The Artificial Pancreas

As a Type-2 Diabetic (though my partner and parents keep on saying I'm not, just sugar-sensitive), this device is a welcome thing. Of course, I am sure that there will be an offshoot system that will work with Type-2, aside from Type-1. I'll wait for the iteration where there will be an automatic blood sugar level checker, though that may mean it will also have some sort of invasive "pricking" system.

http://futurism.com/a-cyborg-society-the-fda-has-approved-the-first-artificial-pancreas/

Eyesight to the Blind: No longer Science Fiction

As a diabetic, the idea that this can be a solution to retinal neuropathy appeals to me.

http://futurism.com/new-bionic-eye-that-connects-to-the-brain-successfully-restores-a-womans-sight/