Leonardo's lost robot

Article Abstract:

Mark Rosheim, of Minneapolis-based Ross-Hime Designs, Inc has designed an "anthrobot", referred to as Robotic Surrogate. The machine, inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's drawings, has human-like flexibility. It is expected to contribute largely to NASA's international space station.

Product development, Influence, Robotics industry, Leonardo da Vinci, Ross-Heim Designs Inc.

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Honey, I shrunk the mice!

Article Abstract:

A hormone called leptin has been found to be capable of reducing the weight of obese mice by 30%. Experiments indicate that leptin regulates weight by controlling the amount of fat stored in the body. Human trials with the hormone are set to begin in 1996.

Obesity, Leptin, Genetics

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Of mice ... and men too?

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the development of genetically engineered mouse which investigates new objects for longer than a normal mouse. The implications for memory creation and learning in man are discussed.

Learning, Genetic engineering, Memory, Intelligence (Psychology), Intellect

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