From a condom that changes color to a "ambucycle" (a hybrid mix of a motorcycle and an ambulance) -- 2015 is shaping up to be an interesting year for entrepreneurs.
Thus far, most inventions we 've seen in the media, have been the result of successful Kickstarter and GoFundMe campaigns, in addition to sensational appearances at annual invention shows, like the one held every year by Pittsburgh firm InventHelp.
Perhaps, though, you 've seen viral videos of science fiction style products that has the world all ears about them. There are also those 'other inventions ' where we just want to yank the plug on all the buzz.
However, over the past couple of years, we 've seen nothing short of smart-buzz worthy inventions that has us wanting to throw all our money at these inventors. Below, I 've compiled a list of five innovative yet underrated inventions of the 2010s -- so far.
5. Biomeme: The World 's First DNA Testing App
The complete Biomeme system for DNA testing. (Photo via Rachel Kotkoskie)
Scientists might want to start hanging up their lab coats as modern technology is finally taking over the health industry.
It sounds like an epic troll, but you can really test DNA samples using an iPhone app, not kidding.
Biomeme, a group of tech experts led by Marc DeJohn, is changing the way DNA samples are tested -- eliminating all the leg-work for scientists or anyone, basically.
According to DeJohn, the app works by using a cartridge system and a thermocycler. In only an
DNA testing has overthrown the way police collect evidence in a number of criminal cases, especially rape and murder and consequently had a large impact on many past cases. However there are many disadvantages to DNA testing, such as a challenge of accuracy, the costs of DNA testing and the possible misuse of DNA. The prospect of a national DNA database in Australia has been heavily criticised with complaints of invasion of privacy and stigma against those with terminal diseases.
The discovery of deoxyribonucleic acid, more commonly known as DNA, has been the foundation for much scientific work. This fundamental discovery was credited to James Watson and Francis Crick. Many people believe that another person, Rosalind Franklin, also played a large role in the research. How much did she contribute to the discovery? Why is her name left unrecognized? This paper will discuss her part in the search and whether her name should appear next to Watson's and Crick's as the co-discoverer of DNA.
code” that is unique to every person. Junk DNA in investigations can usually be found in saliva,
We will examine the importance of DNA in the conviction of Tommie Lee Andrews and the significance of this decision in the United States Judicial System. We will discuss an overview of some of the essential elements in conducting utilizing this DNA evidence and its repercussions. This case signified the first time in the United Sates that DNA evidence was actually admissible in court proceedings during a criminal trial.
The article that I found discusses how DNA evidence was used to convict a suspect after twenty years under investigation. The homicide case was recently closed on the rape and murder of Ophelia Preston, a 24 year-old female in Milwaukee County. Preston was deaf and mute and also suffered from a cocaine addiction, which led her to meeting Melvin Lee Jones.
Another example of a company that has been successful in creating disruptive technology is Apple. At around the same time that Nintendo was creating its place in the market, Sony came around with a series of portable music devices such as the “Walkman” and the portable CD player. Soon after, Apple introduced the Ipod which is more compact than either of Sony’s products. The Ipod also allowed for more
Before any release, there must be proper evidence showing that the accused had nothing to do with the crime. The introduction of the first person using DNA to prove his innocent was David Vasquez. In 1985, he was convicted, later in 1990; he was released due to DNA evidence (O’Leary, 2012). Since the Vasquez case, DNA testing has been a very powerful technique to use to prove a person’s innocence. A great reason for this is because victims are capable of lying and misidentifying.
The guns bullets at Tyrell’s house matched up with the ones at the crime scene.
The article I chose is titled, DNA in the Criminal Justice System: The DNA Success Story in Perspective which described the importance of DNA testing in a criminal investigation. This falls under the category of “confirming the guilty and protecting the innocence” in the NIJ report. According to Mapes et al. (2015), DNA testing is one of the most important aspects of criminal investigation as the DNA found in crime scenes can be used against a criminal or protect an innocent victim by resolving the crime. In the article, Mapes et al. (2015) describes the study that was conducted in order to ensure the effectiveness of DNA testing. Amongst many case files, 243 cases were selected to use in the study. These cases contained DNA evidences which
Finding DNA in a tissue is very essential for any experiment anyone can do. Looking for a certain species can help identify dead bodies, animal type, and also the source of meat used in foods you eat According to United States Government Accountability Office 48 million people become sick from things you put and cook in food (United States Government Accountability Office 2013, pg. 3) For example, Taco Bell has used horsemeat in their foods for years and this experiment proved it. According to O’Rourke taco bell has been using meat that is lower than dog food (O’Rourke 2011, pg. 1). According to Kallupurackal, Kausel, Sulzer, Voegeli, and Kratzer extraction is very important in forensic studies for casework samples that they
Google is working on its driverless car, Virgin is aiming for Mars and Tesla, not wanting to be left-out, has a few innovative projects going on too.
The use of the DNA testing has been problematic in many ways. There is a chance of errors and mistakes in the DNA testing as well. These tests may also be infallible. These tests may also produce the wrong results. So, In this case, this is against the individual rights as the person who wants the exact result of the DNA testing will be subjected to lie. So, this is like hurting the rights of the people. Furthermore, the risks of attaining a match in the DNA test is also high that can also be misleading at times. This has been proved by many Councils and research. So, the innocent people are misleading in these cases. The false results occur when there is a cross contamination of the samples. In many cases, laboratories also mistype the results.
The results of the visual DNA test said I am a “Harmonizer”, a lover and hugger, sympathetic, reflective, sometimes reserved, deep thinker, with clear values and well-informed views. The results say that I am diligent, appreciate life, that I am fair and look at the big picture, I am loyal and supportive, and appreciate communication. According to the TAT test, I scored higher than the average person on achievement (9.38 vs. female average 5.6), need for power (4.17 vs. female average 1.8), positive emotions, (4.17 vs. female average 2.1), and on social words (13.54 vs. female average 12.0). I had zero percent on both self-reference vs. the female average of 0.8, and on negative emotions vs. the female average of 1.6.
What is DNA? Is it these winding strands that look like ladders or is it what gives a person blonde hair and blue eyes? Actually, DNA is both of these things. DNA is a person’s genetic makeup–their hereditary blueprint passed on by their parents. It is a part of almost every cell in the human body. In each cell, a person’s DNA is the same; it stays the same throughout their lifetime. DNA is found in skin tissue, sweat, bone, the root and shaft of hair, earwax, mucus, urine, semen, and vaginal or rectal cells. The DNA found in a person’s saliva is the same as the DNA found in their blood. Parts of the DNA determine our physical characteristics, such as eye and hair color, height, and bone structure, but the
The iPhone and iPad gained Apple serious ground in the technology battles that has been raged on in the past decade between Microsoft and itself. Microsoft has once countered with their own tablet with help from companies like Samsung. As technology continues to advance and more companies dive into the technology market, there will be more examples of new ideas that progress the business as whole. All I know is there are many interesting and fascinating ideas still on the rise for consumers and businesses alike.