New advances in anal probing...

[MonkeyFunk]

Robots tapped for colonoscopy work
Researchers developing self-propelling probes that crawl inside colon


As if the idea of colonoscopies didn't sound uncomfortable enough, now researchers are developing self-propelling probes that crawl inside the colon and grip its sides with the aid of sticky films.

Still, these slithery devices could lead to better, safer, more comfortable colonoscopies to help uncover cancerous polyps.

Cancer of the colon and rectum is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and the nation's second most common cause of cancer death. The chances of beating or avoiding this cancer greatly


http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23833830/

[flvegan]

1. Still looks "invasive"

[PeaceNikki]

2. Better, safer and more comfortable is good.

Now, can we work on a less painful method for breast cancer screening, too, please? x(

[MonkeyFunk]

4. Invent your own robotic boobie-smoosher

Can't we have one day to celebrate the arrival of hemorrhdroids?

[PeaceNikki]

8. OMFG. Hemorrhdroids.

:rofl:

[NaturalHigh]

3. Good deal. I've been a little worried about this.

[LeftyFingerPop]

5. I "clenched up" when I read your OP. n/t

[MonkeyFunk]

6. well you can unclench

the buttbots are here to help us.

[MonkeyFunk]

7. well you can unclench

the buttbots are here to help us.