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Marijuana: a complete list of incomplete data

The National Academies of Science, Technology and Medicine of the USA have released a large-scale report combining all modern scientific data on the effects of marijuana use.

17.01.2017
Biomedicine

Chemotherapy

What we call chemotherapeutic drugs are substances that destroy cancer cells, or rather, these compounds destroy cell proliferation.

16.01.2017
Biomedicine

Possible basis for a new tuberculosis vaccine

It is not yet clear how the mice vaccinated with bio-drops will react to infection with "real" tuberculosis, which scientists plan to check in the near future.

16.01.2017
Other life sciences

Self-winding pacemaker

A number of models of mechanical watches are equipped with an automatic winding mechanism. The same principle can be used when creating pacemakers – in this case they become completely autonomous.

16.01.2017
Other life sciences

Predatory mice

Scientists forced mice to chase and attack prey, obeying photostimulation of the amygdala. The experiment showed the key role of the amygdala in coordinating the movements of predators.

16.01.2017
Other life sciences

Medicine-2016

A list of the most discussed areas of medical research, the results of which were published and discussed in 2016 on Medical News Today.

13.01.2017
Other life sciences

The vicious circle of overeating

The consumption of foods rich in fats and sucrose stimulates the endocannabinoid signaling system, which stimulates the consumption of even more fats and sucrose.

13.01.2017
Cellular technologies

Magnetized stem cells against cancer

TPU scientists are working on creating a technology that allows the patient's stem cells containing magnetic microcapsules with a drug to be delivered to the tumor.

13.01.2017
Your health

The Future of contraception

We are waiting for a switch sewn into the scrotum, a spray that will need to be sprinkled on your hand, plus various creams, plasters, gels, various implants and much more.

13.01.2017
Your health

Need a snack?

Despite the fact that strong alcoholic beverages are very high in calories, after consuming them, a person begins to want to eat. Perhaps this is due to the effect of alcohol on the "appetite neurons".

12.01.2017
Genetic engineering

RNA turned into antiviral spray for plants

Such a spray can also be used to change the properties of plants, but scientists have so far concentrated on protecting crops from viruses and diseases.

12.01.2017
Other life sciences

Healthy microflora protects against HIV

African women whose vaginal microbiota is dominated by pro-inflammatory bacteria are 4 times more susceptible to HIV infection than women with "normal" vaginal microflora.

11.01.2017
Other life sciences

With nanomole accuracy

American scientists have created a miniature universal sensor that measures the concentration of various molecules in the blood of laboratory animals in real time.

11.01.2017
Cellular technologies

Stem cells instead of fillings

Restoration of dentin under the action of the drug tideglusib, which stimulates the formation of odontoblasts from pulp stem cells, has been shown in laboratory mice.

11.01.2017