Apr 16th, 2008 · Michael D. Shelby, director of the Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction, says a report on the safety of Bisphenonal A, a chemical used in some plastics, finds it might cause cancer, early puberty, and neural and behavioral changes.
Aug 9th, 2007 · Is there a chemical in plastic bottles that's hazardous to your health? A panel convened by the National Institutes of Health has looked at research and discounted a number of worries but said there are some concerns about the neural and behavioral effects of BPA.
Jun 6th, 2007 · An international team of engineers and scientists is hoping to revolutionize prosthetic-arm technology. The ultimate goal is to build a strong, lightweight arm activated by neural impulses, which means it is controlled by an amputee's thoughts.
Sep 19th, 2005 · Scientists in California have shown that it is possible to used human neural stem cells to repair spinal cord injury in mice. Debate has surrounded whether stem cells actually helped in spinal cord repair. The new research shows that when the cells were removed, the repairs disappeared.