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Healthy skepticism

Transgenic future: goats instead of women

... chairman of the Federation Council Sergey Mironov is one of the first who became interested in transgenic goats ... goat, however, was not at that time. Mironov was offered to fill his hand on the mouse first...

11.02.2009
Biomedicine

Will the neurotrophic factor cure Alzheimer's disease?

Scientists from San Diego worked with several models of Alzheimer's disease, which was reproduced in mice, rats and monkeys. The experimenters either injected the neurotrophic factor itself into the affected tissues, or infected them with a harmless genetically engineered virus carrying an embedded gene for this protein. In all cases, the sick animals showed a significant improvement in the ability to memorize and learn.

11.02.2009
Healthy skepticism

In Bolivia, urine therapy killed a woman

In Bolivia, a woman died after a course of urine therapy. A friend gave her a urine injection. The "benefactor" turned out to be a well-known fashion designer in the country. In Russia, Gennady Malakhov is considered to be the main propagandist of urine therapy.

11.02.2009
Healthy skepticism

Identical DNA is the best excuse!

In the last few days, another sentimental, in the manner of an Indian movie and a thug romance, news has been circulating on the Runet that due to DNA analysis, the drug dealer could not be executed (and had to be pardoned :)

10.02.2009
Your health

Sleep and insomnia

In many ways, the development of insomnia is influenced by the age factor: complaints about poor sleep in people over 60 are 3-4 times more common than in middle-aged people. There is no universal sleeping pill that would help all people, just as there is no single cause of sleep disorders.

10.02.2009
Theories of aging

In search of the elixir of youth

At the end of January, conferences dedicated to the memory of V.V. Frolkis, an outstanding physiologist and gerontologist who devoted his life to the study of the fundamental mechanisms of aging, were held in Kiev.

09.02.2009
Biomedicine

Bio-nano-putty can save your arm or leg

It is assumed that the putty will include a material known as nanoporous silicon, which was developed in the laboratory of Dr. Ferrari. This material should provide the putty with the strength necessary to support the patient's weight during the period of regeneration of new bone tissue.

09.02.2009
New in Gerontology

Incest prolongs life

Women live longer due to the presence of a second X chromosome, which can insure against hidden mutations on the first one. To test this, Swedish scientists tracked 10 generations of siblings who mated exclusively with each other.

06.02.2009
New in Gerontology

A connection between two aging pathways has been found

Representatives of the sirtuin family take part in the aging of the body and the occurrence of age-related diseases. The SIRT6 protein is involved in maintaining genome stability and protecting telomeres, as well as regulating gene expression. Another pathway is associated with the protein NF-kB, which attaches to and controls the expression of many genes, including genes involved in aging.

06.02.2009
Biotechnologies - into life

Rule, biotechnology, the seas!

Biotechnologies and medicine are recognized as priority areas of investment due to the need to solve the most pressing problems facing British society - the problems of population aging and energy. In addition, the achievements of the country's scientists in these areas are recognized as the most significant and promising, and their stimulation will allow British science to maintain and strengthen world leadership.

06.02.2009
Biotechnologies - into life

"Skulachev's Ions" were left without funding?

For a long time, research led by Skulachev was conducted with the financial support of businessman Oleg Deripaska. Now, according to the academician, new material means are needed to conduct further tests. Whether a stable working means of "eternal youth" will be created as a result, as the scientist admitted, is still unknown.

05.02.2009
Genetics

Epigenetics: inherited memory?

Epigenetic processes affect the risk of a number of diseases, including cancer. Some scientists even believe that epigenetics is associated with diseases stronger than genetics. Recently, American scientists published the results of two experiments that demonstrated the possibility of epigenetic inheritance of skills acquired in the learning process.

05.02.2009
Note to the businessman

How to deceive an employer

Of course, by hiring a person, you are actually "buying a pig in a poke" – professional tests, interviews and other personnel formalities can easily be circumvented by a fraudster. Therefore, it is necessary to use the norms of the law in your favor. Please note: do not violate, but use!

04.02.2009
Healthy skepticism

Health Pills

Roszdravnadzor has compiled another blacklist of drug manufacturers.

04.02.2009
Note to the businessman

Innovations and taxes: recent changes in Russian legislation

The changes made to the tax legislation are aimed at creating a favorable tax climate for companies that are willing to invest in the development of modern high-tech products and industries, as well as introduce modern technologies created abroad on the Russian market.

03.02.2009
Biomedicine

Neurogenomics: on the way to the perfect antidepressant

Nina Popova, head of the Behavioral Neurogenomics Laboratory at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics, told about the project, which in the future may make it possible to create trouble-free antidepressants.

03.02.2009