Opinionated Science Episode 47: Pig Skin Corneas and Memory Repair With Electricity

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Published: September 2, 2022

Ruairi J Mackenzie

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On this episode of Opinionated Science, the team investigate two technologies that suggest that take the “fi” out of “scifi”. Listen now to find out how one research group is repairing blindness with an unexpected source of cellular help, and another is using alternating electrical current to enhance memory performance.

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. Expect a new Opinionated Science every other Friday.

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Targeted Electrical Brain Stimulation Improves Memory in Older Adults

Curing Corneal Blindness With Bioengineered Pig Skin Implants

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Meet the Author

Ruairi J Mackenzie

RJ is a freelance science writer based in Glasgow. He covers biological and biomedical science, with a focus on the complexities and curiosities of the brain and emerging AI technologies. RJ was a science writer at Technology Networks for six years. RJ has a Master’s degree in Clinical Neurosciences from the University of Cambridge.