3 Questions. 3 Hints. 3 Answers.
May 10, 2016
- Who is about to come back to life after 500 years?
Hint:
Answer: researchers are on a quest to uncover the secret behind Leonardo Da Vinci’s talents by sequencing his genome. Called The Leonardo Project, it includes studying the microbiomes of Leo’s paintings, searching for his descendants and ancestors, fingerprint verification and bone evaluations — including those of an individual believed to be Da Vinci’s father. Da Vinci’s genome would allow for a greater understanding of his creative genius, along with insight into other traits and health conditions. Read more here.
2. What just might be the magic bullet for treating fears, phobias and other anxieties?
Hint:
Answer: further to a previously published post (#3), yet another article highlights that exposure to, or reliving, a fear along with popping a pill (typically prescribed to treat certain heart conditions) at just the right moment is all it takes to soar to heights previously feared. Propranolol is safe, effective, inexpensive and simply requires an off-label prescription to “neutralize” otherwise life-limiting fears. Read the details here.
3. What company is looking to become the Goliath of on-demand digital service industries?
Hint:
Answer: it is trying to uber-take competitors, not just with its driving service but also other delivery-services. Uber has now launched UberEverything and the name says it all. The platform is there — most people already have the app on their smartphones, so adding features (like food delivery) is a snap for what is being dubbed the potentially fastest-growing company in the history of the Silicon Valley. Time will tell whether its uber-diversification is a good ride. Read more here.