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High-tech contact lenses being developed at the University of Washington may one day help you surf the Internet-or even take your medication. Polymers in the lenses would hold drugs, which a patient could release on demand. More possibilities: Drivers or pilots could see their speed "projected" in their viewing field, and gamers could immerse themselves in virtual reality.
Available: 5+ years.
Melanoma Hope
Cloned immune cells show promise in fighting the deadliest form of skin cancer. Researchers removed white blood cells that naturally fight cancer from a patient with late-stage melanoma. They cloned them in the lab, then returned more of the cells to the patient by IV. Two months later, he was tumor-free. Researchers think this therapy could be used for a quarter of all late-stage melanoma cases.
Available: 8-10 years.
New Help for ED
For some men with erectile dysfunction, Viagra may cause abnormally low blood pressure or just not work. A single Maxi-K gene injection may be an alternative. Trials showed it helped muscles relax and allowed more blood flow for up to six months.
Available: 5-8 years.
Allergy Dogs
Poodles, Labradors, and German shepherds are being trained to save the lives of those with serious food allergies. Dubbed peanut dogs, the pooches can sniff and detect a minute amount of peanuts or other allergen. Then they do a little dance to signal their owners to steer clear. Some parents say the dogs can even sniff the hand of a playmate to determine whether handwashing is in order. Google peanut detection dog to find a kennel that sells them.
Available: now.
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