The highly contagious paralysis-inducing, but preventable, virus Poliomyelitis (polio) is rare due to advances that have helped to reduce childhood exposure and increase immunity. However, a 'polio-like' strain of enterovirus D68, B1, may be the cause behind sudden cases of paralysis affecting children, according to a new study.
When the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil begins in São Paulo on Thursday, the kickoff of the Opening Ceremony will be something you've literally never seen before: A brain-controlled robotic bionic exoskeleton suit will enable a paraplegic Brazilian teen to get up from his wheelchair and make the ceremonial first kick of the tournament.
