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Other life sciences

Arthritis Drugs Help in Cancer Treatment

The results of another study suggest that some patients who have aggressive tumors may benefit from a group of anti-inflammatory drugs used to treat rheumatoid arthritis.

30.06.2014
Other life sciences

ReWalk – the first among equals

The FDA has registered the first exoskeleton designed for the rehabilitation of patients with spinal injuries that led to paralysis of the lower body.

30.06.2014
Innovative Russia

Russian pharma is calling the Varangians

Localization of production sites in Russia by foreign companies is the most important component of Pharma 2020. Nevertheless, there are enough problems when transferring production facilities according to Western standards to domestic soil.

30.06.2014
Nanotechnology

A new method of treating Parkinsonism or a mind game?

A dopamine-loaded liposome bound to a gold nanoparticle releases dopamine under the action of laser pulses. This technology works "in vitro", but will it be possible to put it into practice?

27.06.2014
Other life sciences

Centenarians give birth later

Women who gave birth to their last child over the age of 33 are twice as likely to live to 95 and older than those who did it at 29 and younger. And the birth of a child after 40 years increases the chances of living up to a hundred 4 times.

27.06.2014
Innovative Russia

"Russian Day" at BIO International Convention 2014

The Skolkovo Foundation represented Russia at the "Russian day" of the congress and has already signed an agreement with BioMarin, one of the world leaders in the bioindustry in the development and implementation of innovative methods for the treatment of chronic degenerative diseases.

27.06.2014
Your health

Biological mechanism of zagaromania

Researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston have found an explanation for why people may form "tanorexia" (tanorexia), and why many people, even knowing about the possible risks, continue to intensively sunbathe.

26.06.2014
Nanotechnology

Nanorobots are coming!

Two decades have passed since scientists first solved a mathematical problem using DNA. Now the work of programmable nanorobots is already being tested on cockroaches. Do you still think the future is far away? Then we are coming to you!

26.06.2014
Other life sciences

The third revolution in Biomedicine

The first was the discovery of the structure of DNA, the second was the decoding of the genome. Now the third revolution is taking place – the merging of life science with mathematics and information technology.

26.06.2014
Various

Cancer rats: the continuation of the scandal

The editorial board of Environmental Sciences explains the publication of an article on the alleged harm of GMOs, which was criticized and withdrawn from Food and Chemical Toxicology, "in order to ensure a reasonable discussion."

26.06.2014
Other life sciences

Virtual Spinal Cord

Neurobridge provides a connection between the brain and muscles bypassing the damaged area of the spinal cord, allowing you to move the fingers of a paralyzed hand. Until now, such an effect has been achieved only with the control of bionic limbs.

25.06.2014
Other life sciences

Do you want to lose weight? Try Gelesis!

Gelesis 100 capsules containing hydrogel are able to safely reduce weight in overweight and obese people. The greatest weight loss was observed in people with prediabetic condition.

25.06.2014
New in Gerontology

Chronic inflammation accelerates aging

Inflammation should be considered as a potential cause of aging. And the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen can restore the regenerative abilities of tissues and prevent the physiological aging of cells.

25.06.2014
Your health

Myths about obesity and weight loss methods

Researchers have refuted 9 myths and questioned 10 common, but not having a convincing scientific background, beliefs about obesity and ways to lose weight.

25.06.2014