Bioethics
Legalize organ trafficking?
Organ trafficking is the exploitation of the poor. In Pakistan and the Philippines, thousands of people who have sold their kidneys have a health condition close to critical.
03.06.2013- English version
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Innovative Russia
Skolkovo stretches its arms wide…
Zhores Alferov: "The Skolkovo ideology of the Technological University should spread to the whole country. The fact that it starts with Novosibirsk and St. Petersburg does not deny the participation of other universities in Russia."
03.06.2013
Genetics
Thousand Dollar Genome: Mission still impossible
According to the researchers, the industry does not yet have a technique capable of winning this competition, and the existing methods will require costs exceeding the promised prize of $ 10 million.
31.05.2013
Various
Active generation
The goal of the Active Generation contest is to support civic initiatives aimed at improving the quality of life of elderly people.
31.05.2013
Biomedicine
Flu vaccine: antiviral virus
To cope with any flu virus and protect humanity from future pandemics, researchers suggest using gene therapy. In this case, the antibody gene in the viral vector can be delivered to the destination by simply dropping it into the nose.
31.05.2013
Other life sciences
Microelectrodes for implantation in the brain: training on rabbits
The unique properties of the new polymer make it possible to produce complex three-dimensional structures with high electrical conductivity, which can make them an important component of electronic devices implanted in the human brain.
31.05.2013
Various
Day without tobacco – 2013
Every year, WHO defines the theme of World No Tobacco Day, in 2013 it is "A ban on advertising, sales promotion and sponsorship of tobacco companies."
31.05.2013
Other life sciences
Corset for bronchi
American doctors have successfully implanted a 6-month-old baby with a flexible tube to support the bronchus, "printed" on a 3D printer.
31.05.2013
New in Gerontology
Andropause in the cores begins earlier
In men with impaired cardiac function, the early onset of andropause syndrome (up to 50-60 years old) is four times more common than in those who do not suffer from heart disease.
30.05.2013
Your health
Cancer winners
The chief oncologist of Moscow believes that a cancer diagnosis should not cause fear, it should be perceived like any other.
30.05.2013
Your health
Misdiagnosis: who is to blame and what to do
An incorrect diagnosis is one of the patient's worst fears. In the United States, accusations of misdiagnosis account for the largest share of lawsuits concerning medical errors.
30.05.2013
Various
Iron Granny
A Sochi pensioner at the age of 81 became a two-time world champion in powerlifting and received an invitation from Arnold Schwarzenegger to the World Championship.
30.05.2013
Cellular technologies
Stroke cell therapy: preliminary results are encouraging
Nine stroke patients participating in the first clinical trials of the treatment of this disease using embryonic neural stem cells showed an improvement in their condition a year after their onset.
30.05.2013
Theories of aging
Secrets of longevity
The secret of a long life will be taught to us by a naked digger and a bat: they reproduce all their lives and do not get cancer.
30.05.2013
Various
If you hurry , you 'll alarm people
In a sensational article about the first successful isolation of stem cells from human embryos obtained by cloning, an error was found. But this is clearly the result of haste, and not malicious falsification of results.
29.05.2013
Various
Investing in Health
Most Russians still try to take care of their health without unnecessary expenses, preferring a state polyclinic to a commercial medical center, sports classes at home – going to a fitness club.
29.05.2013
Grants and competitions
Zvorykin Prize – 2013
The Zvorykin Innovation Award for Young Scientists and Specialists is an annual competition of innovative projects held by the Federal Agency for Youth Affairs within the framework of the Zvorykin Project program.
29.05.2013
Note to the businessman
The biosimilar market will grow
The volume of the global biosimilar market in 2013 will amount to 2.4 billion US dollars, the annual growth will reach 20%. In the long term, a constant increase in the volume of the mentioned market is predicted for 10 years.
28.05.2013
Nanotechnology
Lung Cancer Treatment: Inhalation delivery method
The new system of administration of drugs against lung cancer by inhalation allows drugs to flow directly to malignant cells, reducing the harmful effects on other organs.
28.05.2013
Grants and competitions
V.Potanin Foundation Scholarships for the 2013/14 academic year
The V. Potanin Scholarship program is aimed at identifying and supporting the most gifted students and teachers, developing their leadership qualities and expanding opportunities for professional and personal growth.
28.05.2013