Year's first potpourri

From the cornucopia of recent science & tech articles that is my bookmark file ...

Imagine a visit to a doctor where a simple blood test provides the key to your genetic code, and with that information, the doctor can base your care precisely on the treatment that will work best for you. No longer will it be one medicine, dosage, or treatment plan fits all—each patient will get the care that best fits his or her genetic makeup.

It's always satisfying to see one's alma mater do important thi...