Are cyborgs just science fiction?

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Are cyborgs just science fiction?

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Apr 21, 2010

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Cyborgs, organisms that incorporate both biological and mechanical parts, are a staple in science fiction stories. But do they exist in real life? Jonathan and Chris talk about the current status of cybernetic technology in this episode. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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Apr 21, 2010

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