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Human genome project
This invention created by National Human Genome Research Institute and the Department of Energy is a full set of DNA that develops organisms.This project can help scientists understand more in depth of human DNA and health.
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Bionic eyes
These are a surgical implant into a human eye to restore vision. Invented by Dr. Mark Humayun. This invention helps people that are blind and helps them regain eyesight.
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Anti-smoking laws
Legislators came up with an ACT that helps increase safety and health. This helps people that have asthma and other things where they cannot be around smoke. This helps peoples health.
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Robotic surgery
In 2013, Marc P Michalsky brought laparoscopic surgery to life. This robot helps surgeons create small incisions so they can insert tools without having to create large incisions. This is helping our health because its more safe and can reduce surgical problems.
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Gene editing
Gene editing edits and changes human genes into different codes to creat different outcomes created by the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine's Human Gene-Editing. This can help humans stay clear of certain diseases and health problems.
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Immunotherapy for cancer
In 2018 a group of scientists advanced cancer immunotherapy with CAR T-cells. These cells go through your immune system looking for viruses and bacteria that are harmful to your body and destroy them. This invention helps other reduce cancer found in people and overall increases health.
https://www.cancer.net/blog/2018-01/car-t-cell-immunotherapy-2018-advance-year
