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Your health

Is cholesterol our friend or enemy? (Part 1)

As the results of relatively recent studies have shown, attempts to reduce the cholesterol level in the blood with statins in middle-aged people really reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. On the contrary, an attempt to reduce cholesterol in the blood in the same way, but in people aged 75-85 years, leads to an increase in their mortality.

07.06.2008
Prolonging youth

Having children live longer

Having children, without a doubt, prolongs life. But, despite the statistically obvious data, the authors are cautious in their conclusions. There may also be an inverse relationship: perhaps people who are initially less healthy are less likely to have children. Which connection is stronger cannot be determined solely on the basis of statistical data.

06.06.2008
Other life sciences

Credulity is in the hormone of happiness

Although if we interpret the results quite pedantically, it is better to say not "serotonin increases trust", but "the lack of the "hormone of happiness" is associated with distrust."

06.06.2008
Other life sciences

Just one gene – and a whole bunch of diseases

The uniqueness of the XPD protein, which is necessary to repair DNA damage, lies in the fact that mutations in different parts of its gene underlie three diseases.

05.06.2008
Prolonging youth

A simple and pleasant way to prolong youth

The inclusion of a glass of wine or a supplement containing resveratrol in the diet after middle age is as effective for preventing the effects of aging as a calorie and fat-restricted diet.

05.06.2008
Nanotechnology

Digest "Nanotechnology in the world"

The May issue of the digest contains excerpts from the most relevant media publications on the subject of nanotechnology, quotes from speeches by leading politicians and industry leaders.

05.06.2008
Exhibitions and conferences

International Forum on Nanotechnology

An exhibition dedicated to the applied aspects of the use of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies will be held within the framework of the International Forum on Nanotechnology.

05.06.2008
Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology + macro money = ?

The Dynasty Foundation and the Informnauka Agency, with the expert support of the journal Russian Nanotechnologies, held a meeting of the scientific cafe "Nanotechnologies + Macro-money = ?".

05.06.2008
Nanotechnology

Amyloids as a nanomaterial

Amyloids are not only substances associated with Alzheimer's disease and other pathologies. They can also be used as nanomaterials.

04.06.2008
Grants and competitions

The Art of start-up

Summer Academy for students of Russian Universities "The Art of Start-Up" (July 21-27, 2008, Moscow, Higher School of Economics).

04.06.2008
Your health

Cure obesity? It is possible, but difficult...

Not only patients, but also some doctors do not consider obesity a serious disease and often underestimate its negative impact on health. Often obese patients practice self-medication, which worsens the course of the disease and reduces the effectiveness of therapy.

03.06.2008
Exhibitions and conferences

Venture and seed funds in the nanoindustry

Representatives of 22 largest investment and financial companies in Russia took part in the round table "Venture and seed funds in the Nanoindustry: directions and opportunities for cooperation".

03.06.2008
Healthy skepticism

Tyn-dyrdyn-dyrdyn saves humanity: Grand Ladies and Masters of Healing

No matter how much scientific medicine exposes would-be healers and charlatans, people go to them and carry blood, sometimes the last rubles. According to various estimates, from 5 to 10% of the Russian population use the services of healers of all stripes.

30.05.2008
Your health

"Genes of alcoholism" and adequate self-esteem

To date, dozens of genes have been found, the disruption of which is supposed to increase the risk of alcoholism. But a hereditary predisposition to the disease manifests itself if both genes and the environment act in the same direction. We can't change genes yet, but we can change the environmental conditions to reduce the risk.

29.05.2008
Biotechnologies - into life

Scientists from Pushchino revive domestic pharmaceuticals

The Security Council of the Russian Federation instructed the government to develop and adopt a strategy for the development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry by October 1. What can be the contribution of Russian scientists to the implementation of this plan?

29.05.2008