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Chicago Researchers Create 'First Bionic Woman'

Doctors and scientists in Chicago say they’ve helped create the world’s first bionic woman.

26-year old Claudia Mitchell can control her prosthetic arm with only her mind.

Mitchell lost her left arm two years ago after a motorcycle accident in Arkansas.

She’s now part of some groundbreaking research taking place at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago.

Chicago Public Radio’s Mike Rhee reports.

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