Complete Guide to DNA Tracing

 What is DNA Technology and How Can It Help Your Family’s Genealogy Research?

A person’s DNA is like a fingerprint that reveals who they are and where they might have come from.

Alan Safahi: DNA technology is a revolutionary science that has helped in solving crimes and finding missing persons.

DNA technology is also a great way to help your family’s genealogy research. DNA testing can reveal information about your heritage, where your ancestors are from, what you might look like, and it can even identify relatives you never knew existed.

DNA technology has been a boon for genealogy research, as it has enabled people to find their ancestry and discover their family history.

The success of this technique is due to the fact that every person on the planet inherits DNA from their parents, grandparents, and so on. In other words, DNA is a code that reflects one’s ancestry.

DNA technology is a fascinating field of study. It includes techniques used to identify mutations or changes in a person’s genetic sequence by comparing them to a reference sequence. This helps medical professionals diagnose genetic diseases, among other applications.

Ancestry DNA is one of the most popular DNA testing services on the market today. This test looks at over 700,000 markers in your DNA to give you a detailed breakdown of where your ancestors are from all over the world.

5 Amazing Uses for DNA Tracing Technology — from Gathering Data on Ethnicity to Finding Genetic Passions!

Alan Safahi: DNA tracing technology is an amazing innovation that has come to assist in many walks of life. Whether you are doing a genealogy test to learn more about your ethnic background, or are hoping to find out which of your ancestors has passed on hereditary traits, DNA tracing technology can help you. Read on for five more ways it can improve your life.

1) DNA Testing is an Effective Tool for Gathering Data on Ethnicity

This type of testing can help people explore their heritage and connect to their ancestors. Moreover, the knowledge collected from the DNA test can be used to find out more about one’s health and diseases.

2) Discover Your Genetic Family Tree with DNA Testing

If you’ve ever wondered about your family history, but aren’t sure where to start, genetic testing might be the answer. It might sound scary at first, but it’s actually pretty easy and painless. The process involves taking a swab of your cheek cells and shipping it off to a lab. Once they get the sample, they’ll test it for markers that are unique to your lineage.

3) Find Your Genetic Passions with DNA Testing

From medical research to genealogy, the world of DNA testing is a fascinating one. With new technology improving all the time, understanding your genetic passions has never been easier.

4) Use DNA Testing as a Tool for Medical Research

DNA testing is being used to identify genes that can cause a disease or a disorder. DNA testing has been a useful tool for medical research, as it has allowed scientists to better understand the causes of diseases. Recent advances in DNA testing have allowed scientists to study the genomes of people from different parts of the world and see how they are related to each other.

5) Employ DNA Tracing Technology to Advance Other Fields

DNA tracing technology is an amazing tool that can be used to advance other fields such as healthcare, law enforcement, and even entertainment. DNA tracing technology has helped solve crimes and identify the remains of soldiers who were lost in battle. It also helps doctors treat certain illnesses by finding the right medication for their patients. It’s an incredibly useful tool that we should all be thankful exists.

Conclusion: Aids in Finding Relatives and Trace your Ancestry with as Little as One Drop of Blood!

DNA technology is not only helpful in solving crimes but also helpful in tracing one’s ancestry with the help of just one drop of blood. It can also lead to medical, genetic, or paternity information that may even save lives,

In recent years, the use of DNA testing has become a popular genealogical tool. It is a way to learn more about your family tree and your own genes.

With this revolutionary science, ancestors can be traced with much ease without having to think about their race, religion, or ethnicity.

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Alan Safahi is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, futurist and amateur freedom fighter.

Safahi is a Principal at Safahi Global Advisor, an Orinda, California advisory and consulting firm specializing in banking, financial services, Fintech, money transfer and cryptocurrencies.

Originally Posted: https://medium.com/@safahialan/complete-guide-to-dna-tracing-and-how-it-enhances-your-family-tree-genealogy-4df5d5a98e64

ZipZap Expands Bitcoin Buying Service to 34 European Countries

Transaction network ZipZap has announced that consumers across 34 countries will soon be able to use its cash-to-bitcoin services.

The company says consumers will be able to use its platform to purchase digital currency, pay bills for their relatives in other countries, alongside a host of other services. ZipZap offers free sign up, free wallet and free deposit services.

The expansion comes just months after the company announced plans to enter the Latin American market.

CEO Alan Safahi spoke to CoinDesk back in April to explain his vision for the future of innovative payment services in emerging markets and developed economies.

Simplifying payments worldwide

ZipZap says it has already developed strategic partnerships across Europe in order to facilitate the expansion. It now accepts cash and bank transfers from networks including: GiroPay, SEPA, SOFORT, iDeal and MisterCash.

The company has experienced issues with its payment processors in the past. Earlier this year it was forced to suspend services in the UK after its payment processor PayPoint said it needed more clarification on the regulations surrounding bitcoin.

However, it did not take long for the company to secure a new partner, PayZone, and resume operations in the country.

“ZipZap has a commitment to simplify and democratise payments worldwide,” said Simon Nahnybida, senior vice president of business development for ZipZap.

“We are now enabling more consumers with the power to easily, safely and securely buy digital currencies at affordable prices using multiple payment options.”

Over the counter

Alan Safahi: ZipZap is not the first platform to target over-the-counter transactions. London’s first bitcoin voucher shop, Azteco, opened earlier this year on the edge of the city’s financial district. Customers hand the shop’s attendant cash to receive a voucher code that can be redeemed at the Azteco website – minus a 3% commission.

Further afield, bitcoin users in Ukraine can now utilise a network of more than 4,900 payment terminals to convert their cash into digital currency all over the country. The machines, known as BNK-24 terminals, also allow customers to pay utility bills and purchase mobile phone credit.

BTCU, the company behind the service, charges 3.5% commission on each transaction – citing pent-up demand for a cheaper, more convenient payment system to settle overseas e-commerce transactions.

Originally Posted: https://www.coindesk.com/markets/2014/07/23/zipzap-expands-bitcoin-buying-service-to-34-european-countries/

ZED Network Strives to Boost Developing Countries’ Economies

 ZED Network is a blockchain-based platform for Money Transfer Operators (MTOs) to instantly, transparently, and inexpensively settle remittances by removing the correspondent banks that act as inefficient intermediaries. They are a current venture in the CDL Blockchain-AI Incubator Stream. We sat down with Co-Founder and CEO Alan Safahi to discuss his background, company, and CDL experience.

Like most crypto- and blockchain-enthusiasts, Alan Safahi first became familiar with Bitcoin after reading Satoshi Nakamoto’s now-infamous whitepaper. In the years following, he would incorporate Bitcoin purchasing into his former startup, ZipZap, and serve as an advisor to blockchain companies such as Ripple, the decentralized payment network that also created a virtual currency. In a natural next step, Safahi’s current company combines his expertise in both blockchain and financial services.

ZED Network uses blockchain technology to provide a compliant, instant settlement platform for money transfer operators (MTOs). The ZED blockchain uses tokens to record on a distributed ledger assets held, transferred, or received by client MTOs. Doing so removes the need for banks to serve as intermediaries, and MTOs can receive tokens that can be instantly converted to funds in their local bank account.

Safahi saw early on that blockchain and cryptocurrencies held the most promise for creating fast, cost-efficient, secure back-end systems. “Cryptocurrencies are not good for e-commerce. Buying a pizza or a beer with Bitcoin wouldn’t be that valuable,” Safahi said. “It’s most beneficial for international remittances to developing nations.”

Safahi brings considerable experience as a startup founder and blockchain and remittance expert to bear on ZED Network’s operations. The company reduces transaction costs by 75% and facilitates transparent transactions that occur within seconds (compared with the standard opaque process that takes up to 72 hours). All transactions are recorded on the ZED ledger, fully eliminating reconciliation costs. MTOs who use the ZED Network also have access to a full suite of remittance products dubbed Remittance-In-A-Box. To ensure security and compliance with anti-money laundering and Know Your Customer regulations, ZED Network operates a private blockchain with its own token so it can verify the authenticity of each user and transaction.

Working with MTOs that provide remittance services isn’t just a business proposition for Safahi and the ZED Network team. It’s also a calling. “The best way we can really make an impact worldwide is to eliminate fees for remittances,” Safahi said. “We did a bunch of studies that showed when you eliminate remittance fees, you’re putting money back in people’s pockets that need it the most. In developing countries, it increases GDP, which can lead to better healthcare, better food, better quality of water, better medicine.” To be exact, Safahi’s studies shows that the removal of remittance fees could unlock $15 billion for developing countries.

By providing a low-cost, secure blockchain platform to MTOs, the ZED Network creates an avenue through which those positive outcomes can grow. “The idea is to reduce the costs so much that they can afford to give away remittances to individuals but make money on the corporate clients,” Safahi said.

ZED Network is growing steadily, and Safahi attributes that largely to the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL). When an advisor introduced Safahi to the concept of CDL, he decided to scale ZED Network’s growth by joining the Blockchain-AI stream. CDL’s network of mentors, academics, investors, and fellow entrepreneurs seemed an ideal environment for refining the ZED Network solution and value proposition.

Safahi said he was especially drawn, however, to CDL’s unique relationship with leading universities, including the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto and the Stern School of Business at New York University, among others. With a bachelor of science from California State University, Fullerton and an MBA from the University of Southern California, Safahi strongly values the connection between entrepreneurs and academics and researchers. “When you think of creating startups, you should think of universities as a resource for talent and ideas, among others,” he said.

The experience far exceeded his expectations and it scaled the company’s progress and changed Safahi’s thinking on the company’s leadership. Because he had always started companies on his own, he didn’t think he needed co-founders for ZED Network. But CDL mentors helped him see the value of expanding the founding team and that the company would be stronger if it was led by people who held different strengths but a similar dedication to the mission. He thus asked Andre Flores, one of his invaluable employees with whom he had also worked at a previous startup, to join him as a co-founder and said it was a significant step forward for the company.

Beyond the network of mentors and advisors, Safahi said CDL created many critical growth opportunities for the business. From an intern-turned-investor to world-class economists, the ZED Network concept was carefully vetted and refined throughout the program. They connected with a programming team they hired to go to market faster, and stayed hyper-focused on their progress based on intensive sprints and investor meetings. ZED also attracted the mentorship and investment of William Tunstall-Pedoe, one of the inventors of the Amazon Echo, Anthony Lacavera, CEO of Globalive who was the creator of WIND Mobile, and many others.

“Every aspect of ZED, either directly or indirectly, was influenced by CDL,” Safahi said. “Knowing what I know now, it would have been disastrous if I hadn’t joined.”

Looking ahead, ZED aims to build a global network of MTOs and replace traditional money transfer protocols, such as SWIFT. To fulfill this vision, Alan Safahi said he only hires people who are also passionate about reducing remittance costs and creating a secure, innovative network. Passion, he said, is essential to any startup’s success.

“If having your own company is really just about money, forget about it,” he said. “You’ve got to do it for passion. There are so many obstacles that come your way, that if you don’t love it, it’s really hard to sustain.”

Originally Posted: https://www.creativedestructionlab.com/blog/zed-network-strives-to-boost-developing-countries-economies-by-eliminating-remittance-fees/

Peek Into Future of Life Extension

 Introduction: What is life extension and why should you care?

Living to 100 years old is a dream for many people. But what if by some chance we could live much longer? The question of how long human beings can live has been on the table for centuries, but now it seems that the answer may be as long as 500, 600 or even 1000 years.

Recently, scientists from Sydney University and Harvard Medical School jointly published a research report entitled “Longevity escape velocity: a new approach to aging”.

The report is based on the theory that life expectancy could increase at a rate of up to two years each year, meaning that if this trend continues, people will be able to live to age 1,000 within the next few decades.

It is predicted that future generations are likely to have lifespans of 1,000 years or more. With increased longevity comes increased health risks. These include mental decline which could lead to dementia and other neurological disorders.

“I now think there is a 50% chance that we will reach longevity escape velocity by 2036. After that point (the “Methuselarity”), those who regularly receive the latest rejuvenation therapies will never suffer from age-related ill-health at any age.” So said eminent biomedical gerontologist and co-founder of the SENS Research Foundation, Dr Aubrey de Grey recently on Twitter.

The idea of living longer is exciting to some, but for others it can create fear. How can we make sure to keep ourselves healthy?

We need to consider how our bodies will be affected when we live longer. A healthy lifestyle is not just about eating better, exercising, and reducing stress. A healthy lifestyle means that there are no signs of age-related health problems already present or that they are very mild.

Benefits and risks of living longer

There are many benefits to living longer. One example is people won’t be taking care of their parents for as long, which means they’ll be able to take care of themselves or their children.

You will also be able to accumulate more wisdom over your lifetime because we’re living longer and we’re accumulating more knowledge each year.

However, longevity can be a double-edged sword: while our lifespan might increase, so might the risks associated with it.

The risks associated with longevity are the same as risks associated with any other long term health condition; research still needs to be done on how this will change the world.

The risks of longevity are not just the increased risk of cancer and other diseases, but also things like financial stability and social support.

Environmental risks include increased production of greenhouse gases, global warming and depletion of natural resources.

Scientists, however, generally agree that the rewards for longevity far outweigh the risks.

What are the different ways we can use today to live longer?

Alan Safahi: There are several ways in which humans can live longer. Genetic modification is one of the most controversial methods of extending our life, while enhancement technologies like prosthetics, bionic organs and gene editing is relatively more acceptable.

Some people support genetic modifications because it has the potential to keep us healthy at all times by eliminating the risk of developing some diseases that are genetically related.

While others oppose this method because they believe that it will lead to a rise in inequality by giving only a few people access to this technology.

The other two methods, enhancement technologies and physical augmentation, don’t seem as controversial for various reasons.

Enhancement technologies can be seen as an extension of current medical procedures such as pacemakers or insulin pumps so it doesn’t raise similar ethical concerns- though

How does society prepare for a world of prolonged lifespans?

Life extension is an important consideration when talking about the future of society. One of the main fears for this is the population explosion, meaning that there are not enough resources to go around. This couldn’t be farther from the truth.

The world population has increased exponentially in the past two centuries, yet food resources have grown at the same rate. We are not running out of food!

Expected future trends include an increase in crop yield through improvements in irrigation and weather forecasting, a decrease in arable land due to mining and industrial development, and an increase in meat (or meat substitute) consumption

Additionally, with future technologies like ocean farming and vertical gardening, we can expect to see such abundance of food in the future that it becomes potentially free to anyone, humans or animals.

However, with life extension, there is a chance that most people will have a longer lifespan with fewer children born in between. There are also various other impacts on society that need to be accounted for when discussing longevity, most notably changing values and viewpoints over time.

Introduction: With the advent of life-extending technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing technology and artificial organs, extending lifespans has become more feasible in recent years. But what does this mean for society? If people live longer, this might lead to an overpopulation problem or changes in values or viewpoints overtime.

Conclusion

The future of life extension is in the hands of the scientists. They are trying to find the perfect combinations that might prolong our lives. These dreams are far off but it is necessary to think about them because if we want to live longer, it is our responsibility to take care of our health.

There are various possibilities that can come true in this endeavour including figuring out how to stop aging, how to cure cancer, and many others. There are many questions asked by scientists but one thing is certain — they will keep working on finding a way for us to live 1,000+ years!

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Alan Safahi is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, futurist and amateur freedom fighter.

Safahi is a Principal at Safahi Global Advisor, an Orinda, California advisory and consulting firm specializing in banking, financial services, Fintech, money transfer and cryptocurrencies.

Originally Posted: https://safahi.com/how-to-live-1-000-years-a-peek-into-future-of-life-extension-4945bb173a5d

Complete Guide to Farming Plants on Ocean

With the increased demand for food sources, there is a need for a new type of farming that can help feed our ever-growing population. In order to meet this demand, we must come up with ways to maximize production and minimize waste. The solution may be found in the world's oceans.

Ocean farming may be hugely beneficial because it provides an opportunity to grow and harvest plant and animal protein without depleting our land and water resources. The biggest benefits of this new form of "aquaculture" are that it provides a sustainable source of protein that doesn't require fresh water or arable land; it has the potential to reduce overfishing; and it could provide jobs for people living in coastal areas around the world who don't have other job opportunities.

Alan Safahi: The ocean farming market has been expanding in recent years due to the growing demand for food. The growth of the industry is especially important because it's helping to combat the global food shortage problem.

The farming of marine life is not a new concept. It has been around for centuries, but it became more prevalent after the Japanese tsunami in 2011. This disaster caused an increase in fish stocks and prices, which made people think about the alternatives to traditional fishing.

There are many positive aspects of ocean farming, but also some negative ones. For example, ocean farming is good for the environment because it prevents land mass pollution by sewage and runoff from agricultural production which can reduce carbon emissions if done properly. 

Scientists have been researching salt-water resistant trees for decades  to better understand how they prevent decay and use this knowledge to create a tree that can withstand climate change.  After All these trees are wonderful examples of plant life thriving in the harshest environments.

The idea behind salt water resistant plants is that they can grow with seawater as their only nutrient source, and they can be used as a food source by humans or feed for livestock.

One of the most fascinating aspects of this discovery is that it has been observed in many areas of the world, not just one or two. This means that there are more trees out there than previously anticipated.

Scientists must now find out what makes these trees saltwater resistant. It will be important for us to know this because if we can use this knowledge to make all types of plants saltwater resistant, then our food crisis might finally be solved!

In the past, saltwater resistant trees were a product of plant breeding. In the future, they will be bred from scratch by scientists. The team will look at the genes that have evolved in plants that have been able to survive in these salt-laden habitats and then compare them with those of plants that have not been able to survive in these conditions.

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Alan Safahi is an entrepreneur, investor, advisor, futurist and amateur freedom fighter.  

Safahi is a Principal at Safahi Global Advisor, an Orinda, California advisory and consulting firm specializing in banking, financial services, Fintech, money transfer and cryptocurrencies.

Originally Posted: https://alansafahi.weebly.com/blog/complete-guide-to-farming-plants-on-ocean