Silicone is immunologically neutral and durable, which reduces foreign body responses and ensures optimal performance under varying physiological situations. This synthetic polymer is thermally stable ...

The results of scientific tests using replicas of two ancient Egyptian artificial toes, including one that was found on the foot of a mummy, suggest that they're likely to be the world's first ...

"These developments can help mentally support patients who lose their organs in accidents and those who have lesions or a congenital disorder to return to society for a better life," Dr Pairoj said.

The earliest known prosthesis, dating possibly as far back as 950 B.C., was discovered in Cairo on the mummified body of an ancient Egyptian noblewoman. The prosthesis is made largely of wood, molded ...

Madhu Bhaskaran receives funding from Australian Research Council. Skin is our largest organ, made up of complex sensors constantly monitoring for anything that might cause us pain. Our new technology ...

Liisa Kuhn is helping women recovering from breast cancer to feel normal, even pretty, again. Using 3D printing and lightweight silicone, Kuhn is making individualized prosthetics that fit better and ...