The virtual surgeon
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Virtual reality (VR) technology is approaching a threshold level where applications such as surgical training are becoming possible. Advances in computing power are making it possible to configure desktop VR trainers, with realistic graphics and even the sense of touch. VR trainers can be used at any time and can be adjusted to the user, showing up any weak areas. They can be used to prepare students psychologically for surgical tasks, and complications can be simulated. Studies indicate that computer simulations are already comparable to traditional training methods, and simulations are improving.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2000
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Making chips to probe genes
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DNA microarrays, also known as gene chips or biochips, enable scientists to identify the presence, productivity, or sequence of thousands of genes at a time. Industry observers say the $300 million market for DNA microarrays could grow by as much as 50 percent a year through 2005. Affymetrix Inc, Santa Clara, CA, currently dominates the market, but competition is increasing and Affymetrix has become entangled in patent disputes. Pharmaceutical companies perceive a huge business opportunity resulting from the translation human genome results into new products.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2001
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Understanding the human genome
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Sequencing the human genome involves putting more than 3 billion chemical units into their proper order. An industry known as bioinformatics is emerging as it becomes increasingly clear that progress in biology will depend on sorting and manipulating huge amounts of data. Industry observers say the market for genomics information and the technology to use it will be worth $2 billion by 2005.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 2000
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