12 Tech Breakthroughs For A Different 2014
#11 Whole Genome Sequencing in Life Sciences and Health care
Giving hope for cancer patients this very idea of complete deconstruction of a human being's DNA is the most rapidly developing technology ever. As the cost has come down to a few thousand dollars per genome, it can be used in large scale commercially. This method helps in prevention and treatment of many diseases. Undoubtedly it will be a life-saver for cancer patients, who will get the correct drug based on the genetic basis of the tumor. However, this is similar to the vaccinations given to the newborns.
#10 Electric cars (Energy/Transport)
In the coming years you can see an increased interest to posses electric cars. It’s their advantages over gasoline powered cars like reduce air pollution that make them more attractive. Electric cars made a hit in us driven by the tesla Model S. Next year, Tesla is anticipated to expand to other countries, and other companies like Honda, BMW, GM, and Volkswagen. Electric cars are expected to grow steadily till 2020, and dominate after that. By 2014 you have to make your mind ready to welcome several tech shocks like disappearance of gear boxes in some cars, shrinking of batteries and increased range on a single charge. Charging time is also anticipated to shrivel.
