Alien Hand Syndrome: When One Limb Develops a Mind of Its Own

Medicine & Technology May 29, 2024

In a rare neurological phenomenon known as alien hand syndrome, one hand seems to act on its free will. Read the article to learn more.

External Electrical Stimulation Restores Upper Limb Control of Paralyzed Monkeys

Jul 01, 2022

Brain experts developed a new external stimulation model that helps paralyzed monkeys improve arm and hand control. Learn more about the innovation and how it could help human paralysis and stroke patients.

Ancestral Gene Responsible For Tetrapod's Postaxial and Preaxial Limb Evolution Identified

Oct 05, 2021

A new study wa able to identify what ancestral gene caused the shift between preaxial and postaxial limb development in the evolution of vertebrate tetrapods.

Rare Seven-Armed Octopus Found on Washington Beach

Sep 22, 2020

An outdoorsman found a strange red creature on the beach of Puget Sound in which the researchers confirmed that it was a seven-armed octopus that hides one limb except during mating.

Human Limb Regeneration Might Be Possible Through Immortal Acorn Worms’ DNA Study, Scientists Say

May 23, 2017

Human limb regeneration might be unlocked through the immortal acorn worm.