Every day, new innovations in technology and aging make the news. Whether it’s the way the science of epigenetics is redefining how and why we age or how big data, machine learning and artificial intelligence are taking the customer experience to the next level. This is where I share the disruptive new inventions that are helping us to live longer, healthier lives.
Epigenetics: Best Video Ever
Learn the difference between Genetics and Epigenetics from the coolest video ever. The graphics contained in this video depict the most amazing thing that occurs to make you who you are! What you are about to see is so wild, its feels like science fiction, only its not. Enjoy!
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A Handful of Genetic Changes Make Cancer
The BBC reports that a handful of changes to your genetic code will make cancer. This is incredible news, imagine the fact that only one genetic mutation to your genetic code is responsible for your generating cancer in your body – that is exactly what researchers reported: just one mutation to drive thyroid and testicular […]
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Insurtech Caught on Radar
This was the first year I attended Insurtech Connect 2017. At the conference we unveiled our new company: Life Epigenetics, Inc. At the conference, I had the opportunity to participate on a panel entitled “Underwriting 2.0: Opening Pandora’s Box of Life Insurance.” The panel provided me with the chance to be the first person to speak […]
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Nobel Prize: Biological Clocks & Human Biology
This year, the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine was awarded to three scientists who discovered a biological clock that determines how our internal “daily” biological clock works. This Nobel Prize winning biological clock regulates our daily cycle between being asleep and awake. What scientists are learning is that there are a number of biological […]
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TED Talk: Epigenetics & Your Biology
This fascinating presentation by Moshe Szyf presents research focused on understanding the broad implications of epigenetic mechanisms in human behavior, health and disease. Moshe Szyf is one of the leading pioneers in the field of epigenetics. Once you gain a baseline understanding of epigenetics, you can understand how predictive bio-markers can be harnessed applications that provide […]
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New York Regulator Seeks Details From Life Insurers Using Algorithms to Issue Policies
The Wall Street Journal reported that the New York Department of Insurance sent a letter to insurers requesting more information about the evolving practices being used to underwrite and issue life insurance. The letter comes as life insurance companies have been grappling with how to get away from traditional methods of medical evidenced based […]
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Epigenetics Explained @ World Economic Forum
This weekend, I was talking to friends and got on one of my favorite subjects: Epigenetics. Learning about the science of epigenetics and developing commercial applications from the science for the global life insurance industry is simply the most exciting adventure – ever! Over the weekend I came across this short 4 minute presentation made […]
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Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group Awards Dr. Steve Horvath Epigenetic Research
We know the work of epigenetics is cutting edge science that is on the frontier of explaining the relationship between environment and biology. More specifically, epigenetics is helping us understand how our genetic code is expressed that impacts our overall health and well being. The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group deserves many kudos for recognizing […]
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Incumbent Insurance Industry Ripe for Disruption
Innovators take note of Spencer Lazar’s great article about the opportunities for disruption in the risk business. I just came across his article and really enjoyed the numbers and perspective. When you think of big market opportunities insurance is certainly one of them representing more than $1.3T in premiums in the U.S. alone. $1.3T in […]
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Video: Insurance is the next BIG thing in Fintech
Is Sam Hodges right? Watch NOW The co–founder and U.S. Managing Director of Funding Circle was recently interviewed on the Asset Securitization Report where he stated that: Virtually every venture capitalist he knows is excited about insurance as the next BIG think within fintech… As Sam goes on to say its early to tell where […]
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