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Threshold-Dependent Gene Drives In Wild Populations
By Staff Reporter | Oct 10, 2019 12:36 AM EDTThe BioScience Talks podcast features discussions of topical issues related to the biological sciences. By altering the heritability of certain traits, gene drive technologies have the potential to spread desired genes through wild populations. In practice, this could lead to mosquito populations that, for example, bear traits making them resistant to the spread of malaria. Despite the huge potential for improving human well-being, concern exists that gene drives could fail in the wild or, perhaps more concerning, spread beyond their intended target populations.
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How Reliable are Wearable Medical Monitoring Devices?
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 23, 2019 08:55 AM EDTDue to the growing demand from consumers who want to take control of their health, wearable medical monitoring devices are becoming more and more popular throughout the world. There are various types of devices on the market which collect data about your health and fitness, but how reliable are they? Read on to find out.
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Top Reviewer Asks Questions Regarding PureVPN No-Log Audit!
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 09, 2019 04:32 PM EDTWe see many VPN services claiming to keep No Logs of user data. This term has been heavily marketed by all of these VPN brands for so many years. Apparently, this was done in response to allegations made by Tor and other cyber security enthusiasts who have been wary regarding the reliability of VPN brands.
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5 Ways To Shop In An Eco-Friendly Way
By Ernest Hamilton | Sep 09, 2019 04:33 PM EDTIt is a crucial time to help make changes towards the environment and try to lower the carbon footprint. We have already polluted our oceans, affected our environment and have caused global warming.
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Microsoft 70-533 Exam Replacement: Important Details to Know
By Ernest Hamilton | Aug 19, 2019 09:42 AM EDTThe need to replace outdated technologies has led Microsoft to update its certifications. This is because the company saw it necessary to go with the pace of evolving technologies. This has led to the retirement of some exams.
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5 Benefits Of Laser Eye Surgery
By Hannah Smith | Jul 31, 2019 09:21 AM EDTLaser eye surgery is costly. Many who need it are unsure that it is worth it because of the price. There is also that small detail of all the post-surgery care that is required.
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How AI is Finding New Cures in Old Drugs
By Staff Reporter | May 05, 2019 10:44 PM EDTWith the rapid pace of changes in medicine and treatments, keeping up with these continuously evolving changes is often not possible. This is where AI steps in.
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How IBM Watson Underdelivered On AI Healthcare
By Staff Reporter | May 05, 2019 10:42 PM EDTBloomberg mentions that AI might be considered the most significant transformative technology that mankind currently has access to.
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Researchers test new imaging method for first time on human patients
By Staff Reporter | Apr 05, 2019 10:41 AM EDTA new study by biomedical engineering researchers at the University of Arkansas could significantly improve methods for detecting and diagnosing congenital heart disease in infants and small children.
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See-through fish aid scientists in autism-related breakthrough
By Staff Reporter | Feb 07, 2019 11:53 AM ESTUniversity of Miami researchers have discovered a clue in the humble zebrafish's digestive tract that, one day, could help people on the autism spectrum alleviate one of the most common yet least studied symptoms of their disorder: gastrointestinal distress.
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Can artificial intelligence help doctors and patients have better conversations?
By Staff Reporter | Jan 28, 2019 07:29 PM ESTResearchers from the US and UK look at how AI could be used to provide information about patients' physical and mental health, detect high-risk situations when providers are under stress, and prevent unnecessary testing
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Computer program aids food safety experts with pathogen testing
By Staff Reporter | Jan 28, 2019 07:16 PM ESTAn innovative computer program could be a big help for food safety professionals working to keep production facilities free of food-borne pathogens.
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Scientists of the Samara Polytech have developed a new method for wells designing
By Staff Reporter | Jan 28, 2019 07:12 PM ESTToday, many emergencies while drilling are connected with rock instability. Collapse leads to large time and financial expenses.
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Scientists boost stability of low-cost, large-area solar modules
By Staff Reporter | Jan 28, 2019 07:09 PM ESTScientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have resolved a fundamental weakness in a promising solar technology known as Perovskite Solar Cells, or PSCs. Their innovations appear to improve both the devices' stability and scalability in one fell swoop and could be key to moving PSCs to market.
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The Nerds Are Going To Save Our Planet From An Asteroid Impact....At Some Point
By Charlie Gaeta | Jun 26, 2017 11:23 PM EDTMIT students are designing a probe to study the asteroid that is heading near Earth in 2029. What they learn could help build a defense to avoid future asteroid collisions.
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