20 New Biotech Breakthroughs That Will Change Medicine

The only way we could think of to go beyond a top 10 list is…

a top 20 list!

Here are important developments in the field of biotechnology and medicine, which will help the sick or disabled return to full capacity and extend our lives. Some of these are in clinical trials while others are still strictly in the research phase.

1. Decay Fighting Microbes
2. Artificial Lymph Nodes
3. Asthma Sensor
4. Cancer Spit Test
5. Biological Pacemaker
6. Prosthetic Feedback
7. Smart Contact Lens
8. Speech Restorer
9. Absorbable Heart Stent
10. Muscle Stimulator
11. Nerve Regenerator
12. Stabilizing Insoles
13. Smart Pill
14. Autonomous Wheelchair
15. Gastrointestinal Liner
16. Liver Scanner
17. Nanoscale Adhesive
18. Portable Dialysis
19. Walking Simulator
20. Rocket Powered Arm

Popular Mechanics has the details on all these items plus a few cool images and diagrams.

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