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Scary, dangerous, genetically modified...

The hysteria around genetically modified plants increasingly resembles an information war on the part of the main competitors of bioengineered products – manufacturers of traditional agrochemicals.

References to the article "On DNA, digestion and mythology"

Modern problems of immunology, allergology and immunopharmacology

The Institute of Immunology and the Russian Association of Allergologists and Clinical Immunologists invite you to take part in the XI International Congress "Modern Problems of Immunology, Allergology and Immunopharmacology" (Moscow, July 5-8, 2011).

Business angels are flapping their wings

The participants of the III Annual Congress of the National Association of Business Angels are full of optimism.

Genomics in the fight against cancer

The decoding of the genome helped American doctors to choose a therapy for a woman with cancer.

Contraception, reproductive health and family planning

On Wednesday, April 20, a meeting of doctors with the media devoted to the problems of women's reproductive health was held in Moscow. The question of the benefits and harms of hormonal contraception caused the most controversy.

The global pharmaceutical market and import substitution problems

The policy of import substitution, including in the field of pharmaceuticals, was adopted by many countries, but in most cases it did not give tangible and long-term results.

We are twin brothers, we have different fathers…

Twins from different fathers? It happens, but rarely. You can see for yourself how it happens.

Antibodies against heart attack and stroke

Injection of antibodies to a protein that triggers an inflammatory reaction after the resumption of blood circulation in a heart attack or stroke can significantly reduce the number of cells that die in these diseases.

The recipe for a heart attack: lean on fat!

Eating fat-rich foods for short periods of time provides protection for the heart in case of myocardial infarction.

Coordinating Genetic Council begins work

Geneticists are preparing for the Sochi Olympics: on April 26, a press conference will be held at the Budapest Hotel (Moscow) dedicated to the beginning of the work of the Coordinating Genetic Council, which includes five leading genetic centers in Russia.

HIV and AIDS: briefly about the main thing

About HIV/AIDS has published more than 200 thousand scientific articles. We offer you 20 (in two parts, 10+10) the most important facts about HIV and AIDS that everyone should know.

The new generation does NOT choose nanotechnology

Most young people, from high school students to students, if they have heard anything about nanotechnology, it is on TV or from friends. And they don't dream of becoming nanotechnologists at all.

Nanodrugs are just around the corner: fullerenols are being tested

Chemists of St. Petersburg State University are preparing biological tests of fullerenols, which can become the basis for a whole group of new medicines. Their antiviral, bactericidal and antioxidant properties will be tested.

New Megagrant competition

The Ministry of Education and Science has announced the start of the second cycle of the megagrant competition. The participants of the competition can be both Russian and foreign scientists who occupy leading positions in a certain field of sciences.

Breast cancer: another line of defense

Normal breast epithelial cells, producing interleukin-25, function as an additional protective mechanism for the active and specific destruction of breast cancer cells.

Osteoporosis: safety precautions

Falls are often the cause of severe fractures in the elderly, as with age there is a risk of developing osteoporosis. To reduce the likelihood of falls, elderly people need to properly organize their home space.

Nobiletin – another potential geroprotector?

The flavonoid nobiletin contained in tangerines not only helps prevent obesity, but also protects against type 2 diabetes and even atherosclerosis. Interest in resveratrol, and then sirtuins began with the same effects...

It would be better to think about the soul...

Doctors are skeptical about the possible motherhood of the 94-year-old actress. There are opinions in the press that this is just another PR company.

Micro-rockets aimed at cancer diagnosis

Researchers have achieved the specificity of micro-rockets in relation to cancer cells by modifying their golden surface with antibodies to proteins commonly present in certain types of cancer cells.