Articles

Cellular technologies

Stem cells against neurodegenerative diseases: one more step

The possibility of using stem cells to combat an extensive family of neurodegenerative diseases that develop when the formation of myelin sheaths covering nerve fibers is disrupted has been proven.

06.06.2008

Grants and competitions

Competition of German-Russian research projects focused on production

The competition is addressed primarily to German and Russian and German small and medium-sized innovative enterprises actively engaged in research, as well as German and Russian research institutions conducting applied research.

06.06.2008

Other life sciences

Just one gene – and a whole bunch of diseases

The uniqueness of the XPD protein, which is necessary to repair DNA damage, lies in the fact that mutations in different parts of its gene underlie three diseases.

05.06.2008

Prolonging youth

A simple and pleasant way to prolong youth

The inclusion of a glass of wine or a supplement containing resveratrol in the diet after middle age is as effective for preventing the effects of aging as a calorie and fat-restricted diet.

05.06.2008

Nanotechnology

Digest "Nanotechnology in the world"

The May issue of the digest contains excerpts from the most relevant media publications on the subject of nanotechnology, quotes from speeches by leading politicians and industry leaders.

05.06.2008

Exhibitions and conferences

International Forum on Nanotechnology

An exhibition dedicated to the applied aspects of the use of nanomaterials and nanotechnologies will be held within the framework of the International Forum on Nanotechnology.

05.06.2008

Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology + macro money = ?

The Dynasty Foundation and the Informnauka Agency, with the expert support of the journal Russian Nanotechnologies, held a meeting of the scientific cafe "Nanotechnologies + Macro-money = ?".

05.06.2008

Biomedicine

Free fatty acids are a new marker of insulin resistance and ischemia

Obesity is one of the main causes predisposing to the development of metabolic syndrome and insulin resistance, leading to type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases.

04.06.2008

Nanotechnology

Amyloids as a nanomaterial

Amyloids are not only substances associated with Alzheimer's disease and other pathologies. They can also be used as nanomaterials.

04.06.2008

Other life sciences

A lot of blood, a lot of songs for the beautiful ladies are pouring

According to the researchers, the absence of women suggests that they were captured, not executed, and that it was women who were the target of an attack by one tribe on another.

04.06.2008

Grants and competitions

The Art of start-up

Summer Academy for students of Russian Universities "The Art of Start-Up" (July 21-27, 2008, Moscow, Higher School of Economics).

04.06.2008

Your health

Cure obesity? It is possible, but difficult...

Not only patients, but also some doctors do not consider obesity a serious disease and often underestimate its negative impact on health. Often obese patients practice self-medication, which worsens the course of the disease and reduces the effectiveness of therapy.

03.06.2008

Exhibitions and conferences

Venture and seed funds in the nanoindustry

Representatives of 22 largest investment and financial companies in Russia took part in the round table "Venture and seed funds in the Nanoindustry: directions and opportunities for cooperation".

03.06.2008

Healthy skepticism

Tyn-dyrdyn-dyrdyn saves humanity: Grand Ladies and Masters of Healing

No matter how much scientific medicine exposes would-be healers and charlatans, people go to them and carry blood, sometimes the last rubles. According to various estimates, from 5 to 10% of the Russian population use the services of healers of all stripes.

30.05.2008

Cloning

Our answer to Chamberlain: Russian scientists are crossing a man with a pig!

A pig and a man were crossed for the first time on Wednesday in front of a correspondent of MK by metropolitan scientists. This was our response to the British, who loudly announced a week ago the legalization of the creation of hybrid embryonic cells.

29.05.2008

Your health

"Genes of alcoholism" and adequate self-esteem

To date, dozens of genes have been found, the disruption of which is supposed to increase the risk of alcoholism. But a hereditary predisposition to the disease manifests itself if both genes and the environment act in the same direction. We can't change genes yet, but we can change the environmental conditions to reduce the risk.

29.05.2008

Biotechnologies - into life

Scientists from Pushchino revive domestic pharmaceuticals

The Security Council of the Russian Federation instructed the government to develop and adopt a strategy for the development of the domestic pharmaceutical industry by October 1. What can be the contribution of Russian scientists to the implementation of this plan?

29.05.2008

Prolonging youth

You can rejuvenate the skin – you just need to know how

Dermatologists at the University of Michigan explain the mechanisms that ensure the effectiveness of methods to prevent skin aging. They hope that the results obtained will help people navigate the numerous offers of the multibillion-dollar rejuvenation industry.

29.05.2008

Exhibitions and conferences

Trip to the IV Congress of the Society of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists

The Eternal Youth Foundation was represented by the head of the Scientific Expert Department and his deputy at the IV Congress of the Society of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists in Novosibirsk.

29.05.2008

Innovative Russia

Serving the truth and innovative development

Professor Simon Kordonsky: "It is generally accepted that there is no other way for the country's development, other than innovative, and there cannot be. By default, the source of innovation is considered to be science and, above all, domestic academic science. However, I will try to show that this science can hardly become a source of innovative development if it retains the basic principles of its organization and functioning."

29.05.2008