U.S. Man Gets Genetically-Modified Heart of Pig in World-First Transplant
In a first-of-its-kind procedure, a U.S. man with fatal heart illness had a genetically engineered pig heart inserted, and the patient is doing well three days later, according to his physicians. The procedure, carried out by a team from the University of Maryland Medicine, is one of the first to show that a pig-to-human heart […]
How to Catch Early Covid-19 Symptoms in Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund points out that, while children are not the face of the Covid-19 pandemic, they are among its most vulnerable victims since their lives are being affected in fundamental ways as a result of this global disaster, and the impact on some children will be lifelong. “All children, of all ages […]
Pfizer CEO Says Omicron Vaccine will Come in March
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla announced on Monday that a vaccine targeting the omicron type of Covid will be available in March, adding that the company has already begun producing the doses. Bourla told News Media “Squawk Box” that the vaccination would be ready in March. “We’ve already started making some of these high-risk volumes.” The […]
Mobile App Testing Strategies Every Developer should Know
Mobile application testing presents unique challenges and still gives no middle ground. Either you win or you lose, and there’s no return. There are various choices that you will make and certain tradeoffs that you will consider for methods and techniques used in mobile app testing. And remember that every testing technique will have pros […]
6 Fleet Management KPIs to Increase Your Productivity as a Fleet Manager
Every industry, including the fleet, has a set of objectives that may assist in improving business operations. Fleet management intends to have seamless and effective planning, coordination, and execution of transportation. The success of this process depends on a streamlined vehicle network. A fleet manager inspects each vehicle and its operations. Part of his/her job […]
US Surgeons Successfully Transplant Pig Heart into Human Patient
US doctors have successfully transplanted a ‘porcine’ heart into an adult person with end-stage cardiac disease in what has been labeled a ‘first-of-its-kind procedure.’ The 57-year-old Maryland resident with fatal heart disease underwent a successful genetically modified pig heart transplant three days later and is claimed to be doing well. “It was the only currently […]
PayPal is Launching Own Stablecoin
PayPal, a well-known international financial technology corporation, has reportedly expressed interest in “exploring” the possibility of developing its own stablecoin, which is a cryptocurrency tied to the value of fiat money or a reserve asset such as gold, silver, or other precious metals. Developer Steve Moser noticed references to “PayPal Coin” within the company’s iOS […]
OMICRON Variant can be Neutralised with Booster Dose: Study
The Omicron version of COVID-19 is more transmissible than the Delta variant. However, little is known about its biological properties. The study on this variation was published in the journal ‘Nature’. In South Africa, the Omicron form quickly displaced the other viruses, resulting in a surge in the number of cases detected. According to studies […]
