12 Breakthroughs That Wowed Us in 2019

Still looking for a New Year's resolution to guide you into 2020? If so, here's some food for thought: Earlier this year, Boston University clinical researchers found that optimism could boost people's chances of reaching the age of 85 by over 50 percent. But that's not the only discovery from 2019 that's sure to keep making waves in 2020 and beyond. From memory manipulation, to plastic pollution, to a real-life mute button, and a portable device that can instantly diagnose Ebola, here are the top 12 breakthroughs that Boston University researchers made in 2019:

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