Life Tech Gallery
Experience the "how" of machines that keep us alive and explore technologies which enhance human performance. Ponder the debate about the applications and ethics in biotechnology.
Genetics: Technology with a Twist
Explore new advances in the field of genetics. Play the role of genetic counselor, scientist, or policymaker. Insert real DNA into bacteria to learn how medicines like insulin are made. Listen as patients struggle with decisions about new genetic treatments. And join the discussion on ethical issues surrounding the new genetic technologies.
This project was supported by a Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) from the National Center For Research Resources, National Institutes of Health. Its content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of NCRR or NIH.
More Info...The Transparent Body
This area focuses on the new ways digital imaging and sensing allow us to see the human body. From seeing your heat image in a thermograph or the bones of your hand in an ultrasound, to taking a virtual trip through the Visible Man, encounter extraordinary views of the body, as well as how we use this data to improve our health and wellness. More Info...
Med Tech
Enter an immersive operating theater and experience the drama of medical technology used to mend the body. The impact of these technologies has been swift and profound, changing the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent disease or injury. These changes have taken place on a wide scale, extending the abilities of the health care practitioner, but also influencing an individual's choices and self care options. Try your hand at heart surgery and discover stories and devices of modern medicine for today and tomorrow.
Want to see a real operating room? Check out our online operating room. More Info...
Beyond Our Limits
Beyond Our Limits looks at some of the technology that enables us to train better for competitive sports, simulate and analyze bodies in motion, and perform feats beyond our natural abilities. Test the protective gear of a professional hockey goalie, power a racing wheelchair, steer a bobsled to record-setting times, and try on some high-tech materials and devices that extend our bodies' capabilities. More Info...