Virtual human helps doctors and patients understand disease

The study of certain diseases just got a little easier with the development of a new 4-D virtual human model known as CAVEman. The model, which has over 3,000 body parts, can be used to plan surgeries, teach medical students, or even to teach patients about their disease in a way never possible before. A patient's visuals -- such as CAT scans and MRIs -- can be layered on to the model so that a person can see exactly how a disease is behaving inside their body. CAVEman will also help scientists better understand some diseases, like cancer, diabetes, and MS.

A model that can be sold to hospitals is in development, so look for CAVEman coming soon to a hospital near you!