Archive for the ‘genetics’ category: Page 442
Jun 6, 2017
The Toronto Transhumanism Meetup Group
Posted by Zoltan Istvan in categories: genetics, geopolitics, transhumanism
Join me today for this! https://www.meetup.com/transhumanism-78/events/240040904/ #transhumanism
The Transhumanist Party presidential candidate and a Libertarian candidate for California governor, Zoltan Istvan, will join Agah Bahari in a 45-minute conversation for the live recording of an episode of “NEOHUMAN with Agah Bahari” podcast, following by 30-mins of Q&A (predetermined based on prior submissions).
With his wildly popular US Presidential run as a science candidate, bestselling book The Transhumanist Wager, and powerful speeches at institutions like the World Bank, Zoltan Istvan has literally transformed transhumanism into a thriving worldwide phenomenon. He is often cited as the global leader of the radical science movement. A humanitarian activist and former journalist for National Geographic, Zoltan has been compared in major media to a young Al Gore and described as a modern-day Ayn Rand.
Jun 6, 2017
Top Companies in Genomics
Posted by Klaus Baldauf in categories: biotech/medical, genetics
From portable genome sequencers until genetic tests revealing distant relations with Thomas Jefferson, genomics represents a fascinatingly innovative area of healthcare. As the price of genome sequencing has been in free fall for years, the start-up scene is bursting from transformative power. Let’s look at some of the most amazing ventures in genomics!
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May 30, 2017
Journal Club May 30th 13:00 EST/18:00 UK
Posted by Steve Hill in categories: genetics, life extension
Our Journal Club goes live at 13:00 EST/18:00 UK. Come and watch the live stream on our page where we discuss the latest research. Todays topic is the recent reversal of Epigenetic changes in a living animal via partial cellular programming.
Journal Club live stream to our Facebook page May 30th 13:00 EST/18:00 UK. Join us here live to listen to LEAF and Ocean level Patrons discuss epigenetics and how it relates to aging. It will also be available later to view on Youtube.
This the first of our Monthly Journal Club events hosted by Dr. Oliver Medvedik and guests where we discuss the latest research papers. Journal Club is part of a host of new activities and content this year and is a result of the support we have recieved from the Heroes Campaign currently running on Lifespan.io. If you would like to see more content like this consider becoming a Patron today on the link below:
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May 29, 2017
For The First Time Ever, CRISPR Gene Editing Was Used in Humans. So What’s Next?
Posted by Dan Kummer in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, genetics, space
- With Chinese scientists announcing that they have tested CRISPR on a human for the first time, the U.S. must decide soon whether it will be a leader or a follower in advancing the tech.
- While gene editing technology could be used in nefarious ways, it could also cure diseases and improve millions of lives, but we won’t know how effective it is until we begin human trials.
While the middle part of the 20th century saw the world’s superpowers racing to explore space, the first global competition of this century is being set in a much smaller arena: our DNA.
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May 27, 2017
Scientists Surprised to Find No Two Neurons Are Genetically Alike
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, neuroscience
The genetic makeup of any given brain cell differs from all others. That realization may provide clues to a range of psychiatric diseases.
- By Simon Makin on May 3, 2017
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May 26, 2017
Update bundle #4
Posted by Nicola Bagalà in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, life extension
News from the world of rejuvenation biotechs.
Gone are—for now—the golden days when I would publish a new post each week. So, for as long as my schedule is going to be this busy, I’ll have to be content with update bundles. I thought I’d let you know about a few news items and interesting things going on in anti-ageing community.
May 24, 2017
New Research Points to a Genetic Switch That Can Let Our Bodies Talk to Electronics
Posted by Alexander Rodionov in categories: biotech/medical, genetics, robotics/AI
- Our bodies are biologically based and therefore are not equipped to communicate with electronics efficiently. New research could make it possible to genetically engineer our cells to be able to communicate with electronics.
- The development has the potential to allow us to eventually build apps that autonomously detect and treat disease.
Microelectronics has transformed our lives. Cellphones, earbuds, pacemakers, defibrillators – all these and more rely on microelectronics’ very small electronic designs and components. Microelectronics has changed the way we collect, process and transmit information.
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May 17, 2017
Bronze Age beaker culture invaded Britain 4,000 years ago
Posted by Carse Peel in categories: biotech/medical, genetics
New research carried out one of the biggest ever studies of ancient genomes…
A Bronze Age ‘beaker culture’ invaded Britain 4,000 years ago: Intruders forced out ancient farmers that built famous relics such as Stonehenge.
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May 14, 2017
Humans Can Now “Print” Genetic Code and Engineer Life
Posted by Shailesh Prasad in categories: bioengineering, biotech/medical, food, genetics
Scientists’ ability to create organisms through synthetic biology is getting easier and cheaper fueling the start of a new era in biology. Synthetic biology has already lead to some innovations such as lab-grown meat, advancement in medicine, and even helping to bring back extinct species.
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