Genetics
Cardiology needs genetics
Now in most developed countries of the world, genetic research has become a routine diagnostic method in cardiology and is fully funded by the state.
18.01.2017- English version
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Prolonging youth
A low-calorie diet still prolongs the life of monkeys
A low-calorie diet changes the nature of aging and improves the health of primates. However, to assess its impact, age, diet and gender should be taken into account.
18.01.2017
Your health
HIV-mythology and its exposure
HIV mythology reflects all the moods in society - from panic fear of infection to a frivolous attitude towards it. HIV dissidents also contribute.
17.01.2017
Genetics
Negative selection by intelligence level
People with a large number of "intelligence genes" give birth to fewer children and are more likely to remain childless than representatives of the so-called intellectual majority.
17.01.2017
Your health
Modern theory of insomnia
In scientific terms, insomnia is called insomnia ("inside a dream). Its manifestations can be very different, but they all relate to the difficulties of either initiating the beginning of sleep or maintaining sleep.
17.01.2017
Other life sciences
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
Other life sciences
The new brain-on-a-chip simulates the connection between brain regions
Scientists from Harvard University have developed a multi-regional "brain-on-a-chip" model. The device reproduces the connection between three different parts of the brain.
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
Cellular technologies
New transplantation technology has restored the mice's eyesight
Transplants grown from induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) make it possible to restore the visual function of the eye in a mouse model of retinal degeneration.
13.01.2017
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
Biomedicine
Salmonella can help in the fight against glioblastoma
Scientists have genetically modified salmonella, a bacterium that causes food poisoning. Now these microorganisms will be engaged in the search and destruction of tumors.
12.01.2017
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
Other life sciences
A new paper centrifuge costs less than 15 rubles
Scientists at Stanford University have turned a children's toy buzzer into a centrifuge that can be used in the laboratory for blood tests.
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