In a new test, a research team has found that combining the effects of over two dozen genetic variants help in predicting which cognitively normal older adults will go on to develop Alzheimer’s dementia. Continue reading Multi-gene test found effective in predicting Alzheimer’s diseasev
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Uber could make concessions to save London business
Ride-hailing app Uber was prepared to make concessions over safety as it urged Transport for London (TfL) to reverse its decision not to renew the company’s licence, the media reported. Continue reading Uber could make concessions to save London business
Hubble spots strange binary asteroid with comet-like features
Using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, an international team of astronomers has found that an unusual object in the asteroid belt is, in fact, two asteroids orbiting each other that have comet-like features. Continue reading Hubble spots strange binary asteroid with comet-like features
Instagram adds face filters to live video broadcasts
Popular photo-sharing platform Instagram has introduced face filters for live video broadcasts through the app. Continue reading Instagram adds face filters to live video broadcasts
Smart Cities to get digital ‘brain centres’
Upcoming Smart Cities shall now go to a new level of monitoring and delivery of civic services through Digitally Integrated Central Command and Control Centres, Union Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Durga Shanker Mishra said. Continue reading Smart Cities to get digital ‘brain centres’
New sensor may boost antibotic treatment
Researchers have developed a prototype sensor that can rapidly determine whether an antibiotic has the potential to combat a given infection, thus hastening effective medical treatment and limiting the development of drug-resistant bacteria. Continue reading New sensor may boost antibotic treatment
Floating labs to boost innovation in North-East
The Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday announced three initiatives to boost innovation, awareness and science in the north-eastern states, with a floating laboratory on the Brahmaputra being one of them. Continue reading Floating labs to boost innovation in North-East
‘Google Home Mini’ to be introduced at Dh179
“Google Home Mini”—a smaller version of “Google Home” speaker—is reportedly going to be launched for $49 in October. Continue reading ‘Google Home Mini’ to be introduced at Dh179
Mahindra & Mahindra showcases driverless tractor
Tractor major Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd plans to launch its driverless tractor in 2019 while it would launch a driver assist model in 2018, a top company official said. Continue reading Mahindra & Mahindra showcases driverless tractor
GoDaddy launches hosting platform for small businesses in India
Expanding its services in the country, US-based web hosting company GoDaddy on Wednesday launched its easy-to-manage hosting platform “Business Hosting” for small businesses. Continue reading GoDaddy launches hosting platform for small businesses in India