Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved

New computational analysis finds that more than two dozen human zinc finger transcription factors, previously thought to control activity of similar genes across species have in fact human-specific roles and could help explain how our species came to be.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2YPlqTd

Read More

Could gold be the key to making gene therapy for HIV, blood disorders more accessible?

Scientists took a step toward making gene therapy more practical by simplifying the way gene-editing instructions are delivered to cells. Using a gold nanoparticle instead of an inactivated virus, they safely delivered gene-editing tools in lab models of HIV and inherited blood disorders.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2K6WK4t

Read More

Scientists uncover a trove of genes that could hold key to how humans evolved

New computational analysis finds that more than two dozen human zinc finger transcription factors, previously thought to control activity of similar genes across species have in fact human-specific roles and could help explain how our species came to be.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2YPlqTd

Read More

New causes of autism found in 'junk' DNA

Leveraging artificial intelligence techniques, researchers have demonstrated that mutations in so-called 'junk' DNA can cause autism. The study is the first to functionally link such mutations to the neurodevelopmental condition and the first clear demonstration of non-inherited, noncoding mutations causing any complex human disease or disorder.

from All Top News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/30J73BH

Read More

New iPhones may have full-screen touch ID, LG OLEDs: Report

This year's iPhone models could feature full screen touch ID among several changes, media reports said.

from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2VUKZR8

Read More

Airtel submits bank guarantee of Rs 644 crore in TDSAT for Tata Teleservices merger

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel is learnt to have submitted a bank guarantee of Rs 644 crore in telecom tribunal TDSAT to complete the merger of Tata Teleservices' consumer business with the company.

from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/30NqCcj

Read More

Confident of timely payment of salary for May: BSNL Chief

State-owned BSNL is confident of making timely payment of staff salaries for the month of May, Chairman and Managing Director Anupam Shrivastava said Monday.

from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2K8WYIC

Read More

TSMC starts mass production of chips that may power 2019 iPhones

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) - the world's largest contract chipset maker - has officially announced the beginning of mass production of its second-generation 7nm+ process for Kirin 985 and or A13 chipsets.

from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2X8xlez

Read More

Gold-coated fungi are the new gold diggers

The thread-like fungi attach gold to their strands by dissolving and precipitating particles from their surroundings, in a process that could offer clues for finding new gold deposits.

from Nanotechnology News - Nanoscience, Nanotechnolgy, Nanotech News http://bit.ly/2VUEyxe

Read More

Unable to download apps on your Android smartphone? Here’s how to fix it

Not being able to download an app from Google Play Store despite internet connectivity or enough storage available on the smartphone is one of the most common issues faced by Android smartphone users. In case, you are facing a similar problem where you are unable to download an app or update the app using Play Store, we have put together some of the reasons behind the issue and their fix. Read on to find out your problem and fix for it.

from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2MbZ2lM

Read More

How to use baby filter on Snapchat

In the latest version of the app, Snapchat has added several new filters. Here's how to to use the new baby-filter on Snapchat

from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2WlvmXa

Read More

Apple's Vegas billboard lands firm into legal trouble

On behalf of all users, people from Rhode Island and Michigan in the US have filed a class action suit against Apple alleging a potential data breach situation and false advertising.

from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2wo3QJQ

Read More

These are the most commonly hacked passwords

from Gadgets Now http://bit.ly/2PFFJiI

Read More

Bitcoin nears $9,000 as it breaks through its highest level this year

Bitcoin surged more than 9% from the day before to hit its highest level in more than a year.

from Tech https://cnb.cx/2WleUGo

Read More

Snapchat Reportedly Working on Letting Users Add Music to Posts

Competing with the likes of Instagram, photo-messaging app Snapchat is planning to let users add music to their posts on the platform.

from RSS Feeds | APPS - RSS Feed - NDTV Gadgets360.com http://bit.ly/2YJAotS

Read More

Paper stickers to monitor pathogens are more effective than swabs

Using paper stickers to collect pathogens on surfaces where antisepsis is required, such as in food processing plants, is easier, and less expensive than swabbing, yet similarly sensitive.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2MbkcAf

Read More

100% renewables doesn't equal zero-carbon energy, and the difference is growing

While 160 companies around the world have committed to use '100% renewable energy,' that does not mean '100% carbon-free energy.' The difference will grow as power grids become less reliant on fossil power, according to a new study. Entities committed to fighting climate change can and should measure the environmental benefits of their renewable strategies accurately, the authors write.

from Top Technology News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2HBuYLL

Read More