Metagenomics Software Needs to Improve

One of the most remarkable events in the area of microbial ecology in recent years has been the rise and development of metagenomics, defined as “ the direct genetic analysis of genomes contained with an environmental sample.” Metagenomics essentially allows scientists to access the functional gene composition of microbial communities, providing much more information than in the

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The Unspoken Dangers of Alcohol Abuse

Do you take a glass of alcohol every so often? Do you know a loved one who does? Have you ever asked yourself what the effects of drinking on the body are? After taking the bottle for some time, one starts to get dependent on it for day-to-day functioning.  Drinking has adverse effects on a

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Be the Best You That You Can Be

Nobody is perfect; everybody has “flaws” and that’s okay. The most important thing is to not compare yourself with others because everyone is struggling with their own internal challenges and it may not be immediately apparent. The best thing for you to do is focus on improving your overall health and being the best version

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Bald in America

Male pattern baldness or Androgenetic Alopecia is responsible for 95% of male hair loss. In America, two-thirds of men will experience some degree of hair loss, and by the age of fifty 85% of men have already experienced thinning hair. An astounding twenty-five percent of men will face some balding before they reach twenty-one. There

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Avoiding Prescription Drug Abuse with Proper Dosages

Prescription drug abuse is a problem that affects all Americans at every age level. Statistics show that it’s the youth who are most likely to abuse these drugs without knowledge of what they are using, but painkillers can turn anyone into an addict if prescriptions are not handled very carefully. If you’re working in a

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Connected Medical Device and IoT Security Summit

November 8-9, 2017, Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center, Baltimore, MD Summit Website: http://tcbi.org/iotmdsec/ Healthcare providers and medical device companies are currently facing ever growing financial, legal, operational, and patient safety challenges as a result of cybersecurity threats. Malware attacks are evolving and becoming more sophisticated, while preventable privacy breaches are becoming more common

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6 Ways an EMR Keeps Your Data Safe from Hackers

What comes to your mind when you hear the term hacking, cyber security or online theft? If you’re like most people, you probably associate the above terms with digital criminals targeting financial institutions such as banks or retailers to obtain credit card information. Sure, you’re probably right, but cybersecurity is more than just stealing credit

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