Massive Computing and Data
Massive Computing and Data We are moving at a breakneck pace into an era defined by unprecedented amounts of computing power and an explosion of data. I believe this trend will reshape all aspects of both our personal and professional lives. Another explosion is happening with the Internet of Things (IoT). Devices range […]
The Human Immunome Project
The Human Immunome Project Every week I learn something new and interesting in Medical Automation and Innovation News. This week I learned about The Human Immunome Project (HIP), a groundbreaking scientific endeavor aimed at comprehensively mapping and unlocking the secrets of the human immune system. By constructing a vast database of immune system data from […]
How Many Cells Do We Have?
Closeup of human cells. Images created by AI. How Many Cells Do We Have? Ever wonder how many cells are in the human body? Live Science, a popular science website, reports on the latest discoveries, groundbreaking research, and fascinating breakthroughs which impacts all of us and the wider world. In September, Live Science reported on […]
Can Our Microbiome Treat Parkinson’s?
Can Our Microbiome Treat Parkinson’s? Written: June 2022 Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson’s disease. This represents more than the combined number of people diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, and Lou Gehrig’s disease, and the number is growing. Parkinson’s is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system […]
What is the Best Way to Test for Covid-19?
Photo credit: Pixabay Do We Still Need to Test for Covid-19? Written: April 2022 The public health officials identified clinical laboratories and testing for SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus as central to managing the global outbreaks of the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal funding and clinical laboratory initiatives enabled the development, validation, and implementation of a variety of diagnostic testing […]
