Month: July 2018
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NSF, Industry Group Fund Bio-Based Semiconductor R&D
A research consortium in the semiconductor industry and National Science Foundation are supporting a series of projects investigating interactions between biology and circuits for data transfer and storage.
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Motivate. Engage. Retain
People matter. They may be a resource, but they still have goals and aspirations that you have the power to help them achieve.
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Gates, Lauder Backing Early Alzheimer’s Biomarker Tests
A group of well-known philanthropists is backing a new research program to find simple tests that reveal early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease in a person’s molecular make-up.
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More Damage Detected from Crispr-Cas9 Edits
A genetics lab in the U.K. revealed that a leading technique for editing genomes produces more unwanted damage to the edited genomes than previously understood.
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New Type of Graphene Circuit Designed for Biosensors
An emerging need is for biosensors that can detect electrical and physiological signals in the human body, which require a high degree of sensitivity.
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A.I. Drug Discovery Company Gains $32M in Early Funds
A company using genomic databases and artificial intelligence to discover new therapies for neurodegenerative diseases is raising $32 million in its first venture funding round.
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Exosome Technology Acquired for TBI, Stroke Therapies
A company developing therapies for brain injuries and neurodegenerative disorders is acquiring the rights to a process that treats these conditions with pieces of RNA transferred in tiny containers call exosomes.
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Infographic – Top 10 Android Apps
Our friends at Statista compiled this chart, with data from the market research company Priori Data, showing the top 10 Android app downloads in June 2018.
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Wearables, Game App Help Boost Exercise Levels
A study assessing FitBit devices and a game-style mobile app shows a combination of the technologies results in more exercise by office workers, at least at the outset, than just the FitBit alone.
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Tech In The Classroom – Why Is It So Important?
Here are some great benefits of tech in the classroom, most of which can’t be ignored.