The last few years have seen more developments in contraceptive technology than the previous several decades. This blog is dedicated to researching the newest technologies in birth control measures and informing the public of its options for contraception. Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Birth Control in the Current Health Care Debate.

Posted by Zaynah Abid in GM Food. Genetically Modified foods are foods derived from genetically modified organisms, whose DNA have been altered in order to tailor specific effects the most common desired effects include resistance to herbicide, weeds, pests, and the ability to withstand extreme climate conditions. In-vitro meat, another type of biotech food,. Our blog has focused on a variety of aspects of genetically m.

8230;the way of the future or a weight on the future? December 3, 2009. Although gene techonologies seem to be the way of the future, we have learned through our exploration that patents on the genome do have some pitfalls. What is a patent and how do they work? According to the article, Patents and Genetics. A patent is issued when an invention is proved to be practical , novel, non-obvious and described in a way that enables others to use it. Why has this exception been made? .

Exploring the connection between technology and the mind. John Donoghue, one of the founders of BrainGate, told us that BMI was originally founded as a way to connect the brain to the outside world. His dream was to help those with non-functioning limbs to be able to do the things they used to be able to do before they lost those essential functions. This dream has now, and continues to become, our reality. Recent advanced research into the brai.

A look into the world of the technologies, uses, and debates concerning medical imaging. Friday, December 4, 2009. How can we be sure if medical imaging is being overused; would we rather have the government eat the costs if we can be more certain that doctors are taking every screen and treatment possibility seriously? As you can see by now, these are not questions with simple or convenient answers.