Alzheimer's disease (AD) has until recently only been precisely diagnosed after death. However, modern biomarker research has led to the creation of imaging and spinal fluid testing for people who are still alive. Only severe disease that can be distinguished from related disorders by advanced AD can be monitored by these tests.

However, on November 9, 2022, a team of researchers from Durham, North Carolina, published in the journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience that they had found a biomarker that could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer's disease (AD) earlier, when a patient transitions into mild cognitive impairment.

Some researchers have focused on the investigation of small alterations in a protein called tau in their search for AD…

On 2nd November 2022, a company based in China, LONGi Green Energy Technology Co. Ltd. or LONGi Group, formerly Xi'an Longi Silicon Materials Corporation, is a major Chinese manufacturer of photovoltaic solar modules and a developer of solar power projects has announced a release of Hi-MO 6, a new module for the market of distributed generation. Hi-MO 6 achieves 22.8% efficiency in mass manufacturing using hybrid passivated back contact (HPBC) cells.

According to Longi, HPBC cell-equipped modules have better power degradation performance and can produce more energy under high-temperature and low-irradiation conditions. Hi-MO 6 modules have shown a significant power generation advantage over PERC products in global power generation…

CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) technology has been an integral part of the metal-cutting tools industry for the last couple of years. The incorporation of CNC in a range of metal cutting tools has facilitated and eased the overcall cutting and grinding process in the iron and steel industry across the globe. Manufacturers operating in the global market are adopting CNC technology in their metal-cutting tools to perform various manufacturing applications such as camshafts, crankshafts, eccentric shafts, and shafts. Furthermore, the programming of CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) metal cutting tools ensures consistency and preciseness in all sorts of parts.

Furthermore, manufacturers operating in the global metal-cutting tools…

The animal vaccine developed by Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) is the world's first to be delivered by drone. For this first flight, the governments of the Centre and Arunachal Pradesh collaborated with IIL and a drone service provider.

The first drone flight was from Roing to Paghlam. The program is expected to help access remote, tough terrain more quickly, as well as provide essential vaccines on time to prevent animals from numerous diseases. The vaccines provided by IIL were distributed using drones from Redwing Aerospace. The "Medicines from Sky" project is the brainchild of this Bengaluru-based business. The US Agency for International Development-funded project is presently in its beginning stages.

According to corporate…

Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, a state-owned energy firm, awarded a vendor invoicing management contract to IBM Consulting's BPO division.

The shared service center would be located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, and would be used by employees of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd and IBM to address vendor issues, make payments, record exceptions, and keep records. Each year, the center would have the capacity to process 1.5 million invoices.

According to the CXO of IBM Consulting, the partnership uses the IT company's knowledge in the sector and capabilities in hybrid cloud and AI. According to the press release, IndianOil would be able to boost the visibility of important process parameters with the use of digital technology, including optical character…

Rabies is a zoonotic, viral disease that can be transmitted through pets and wild animals. The disease is virtually 100% fatal once the clinical symptoms appear. Around 59,000 people across the globe still die from rabies every year, even though it is vaccine-preventable. Public and private organizations worldwide have launched various anti-rabies vaccination drives to inoculate dogs and prevent the virus transmission to humans.

Boehringer Ingelheim, a key player in the veterinary rabies vaccines market, extended its commitment to supporting rabies prevention in dogs by donating around 100,000 doses of rabies vaccine in September 2022. The donation is a part of their relaunched Shots for Good program, in collaboration with Greater Good…

Boston Scientific revealed to enter into a definitive agreement to acquire Apollo Endosurgery, Inc. by paying USD 10 per share in cash, signifying the company's valuation to be around USD 615 million. The recent De Novo clearance from FDA for treating bariatric and other procedures and extensive product pipeline for the endoscopy segment pursued Boston Scientific to add Apollo Endosurgery's commodity to their product portfolio. The company's acquisition is aimed at strengthening the endoscopy bariatric business of Boston Scientific.

The emerging demand for endoluminal surgery (ELS) and the high success rate of the endoscopy procedure created intent for the acquisition of Apollo Endosurgery. Also, Boston Scientific planned to expand its…

The Minnesota-based food giant General Mills, which prominently deals in frozen food, has signed an agreement to take over the TNT Crust company, well known for its better-for-you pizza crust. The ever-growing food and beverages industry has been a key factor in developing frozen food products. The rising demand for fast food by the youth has supported the product's growth.

The acquisition of the TNT Crust by General Mills builds upon the advanced strategy made by the company to expand its frozen foods business in the North American region. The strategy has been developed based on the rising demand for the rapidly growing away-from-home frozen baked foods. For instance, in February, the company's business has raised by 24% in North…

As the name suggests, 3D concrete printing is one of the recent building and construction technology that uses computer-operated robots to print 3D structures for buildings and other kinds of infrastructures. 3D concrete printing technique print and build intricate structures that conventional construction techniques struggle with. Leading and medium-scale players operating in the global building and construction market have already adopted this technology back on its economical and highly sustainable construction outlook. 3D concrete printing technology substantially avoids the need for a framework which is considered a waste in the conventional construction method. Furthermore, through its printing process, this novel method saves around…

The current National Family Health Survey data has prompted various concerns about the sex-ratio data's dependability. While data has a distributive influence, it predominantly affects the poor. At 65%, India has a high out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE). The Economic Survey states that a high OOPE creates a "significant risk for vulnerable groups slipping into poverty due to catastrophic health expenditures." The quality of data, as well as the nature of interventions informed by it, thus have a significant impact on equity. For instance, erroneous data on improved sex ratio may weaken the case for incentives to fund girl children under Beti-Bachao Beti Padhao.

In India, there is an insufficient data collection infrastructure and a demand…

Air pollution has become an unending issue. Rapid economic expansion and urbanization, particularly in megacities, influence air quality. Indoor air quality can also be affected by poor air quality. Deteriorating indoor air quality, increased health concerns, consumer awareness of lifestyle-enhancing devices such as air purifiers, and technical breakthroughs are likely to boost the demand for air purifiers. Their efficiency has skyrocketed air purifier sales statistics, particularly in India. India’s fastest-growing economy is home to 22 of the world's 30 most polluted cities. Manufacturers, confronted with the potential of increased demand in tier 2 and 3 cities in addition to tier 1 cities, are expanding their product line, incorporating…

In April 2022, Aqara, a China-based computer, and electronics manufacturing company announced the launch of new motion sensors P1. The new motion sensor is an updated version of the original Agara motion sensor. The motion sensor has a battery life of five years and can detect movements up to seven meters away. The sensor has built-in light sensors, enabling users to control smart home lights precisely.

The P1 Sensor is available through Amazon.com in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions. The sensor is compatible with major smart home ecosystems, including Amazon Alexa and Apple HomeKit. Due to its inherent integration in most smart home automation, the motion sensor has grown in popularity among users of smart homes. The P1…

Nescafé Dolce Gusto has launched a new brand of coffee machines and pods called Neo. The combination of Neo's high-end materials, state-of-the-art technology, and eco-friendly design creates a coffeehouse experience in the comfort of home. Nestlé's first paper coffee pods, the Neo range, are compostable in the house and require 70% less packaging (by weight) than standard capsules.

New, unique, and patented, the Nescafé Dolce Gusto Neo coffee system was created over five years at Nestlé's R&D Center for Systems in Switzerland. It brews high-quality coffee in a biodegradable pod without compromising on flavor. The proprietary SmartBrewTM technology of the company allows customers to make excellent espressos, coffee shop-quality americanos…

An HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd. representative recently said that the firm plans to begin producing bioethanol by 2023 at its Bathinda refinery in Northern India as part of its efforts to cut carbon emissions. Pravin Shirke, assistant general manager at HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd (HMEL), said at a forum at the Asia-Pacific Petroleum Conference that the company is in the process of constructing 100,000 tonnes per annum ethanol facility based on agricultural inputs like waste food. He also said the plant would be fully functional by the beginning of the following year.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), a state-owned company, and Mittal Energy Investments Ltd. formed HMEL. To promote the blending of bigger proportions of ethanol and…