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Other life sciences

Artificial intelligence: small, but it's a success

The Spaun computer brain, based on a new principle of the organization of elements, includes only 2.5 million virtual neurons, but is capable of performing tasks that are beyond the power of giants simulating the work of one and a half or even a hundred billion neurons.

06.12.2012
Biomedicine

Ganglioside GM1 against Parkinson's disease

A clinical study involving 77 patients demonstrated positive results of the use of a new experimental drug ganglioside GM1 in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

06.12.2012
Various

Computer source of youth

The program of free training in computer literacy and information technologies "Grandma-online", "Grandpa-online" is designed to prevent a generation gap and improve the quality of life of citizens of retirement age in Russia.

06.12.2012
Nanotechnology

World-class nanoceramic endoprostheses

Now such ceramics are produced at the only factory in the world in Germany. However, Novosibirsk scientists have managed to create a ceramic semi-finished product of even better quality. Artificial joints made of nanoceramics are already undergoing clinical testing.

06.12.2012
Cellular technologies

Indirect conversion is a new method of cell reprogramming

A new approach – the transformation of a somatic cell of one tissue into a division-capable, but already partially differentiated precursor cell of another tissue – increases the efficiency and safety of cell reprogramming.

06.12.2012
Grants and competitions

Megagrants: Part three

In Russia, the third competition of mega–grants - government grants for scientific research begins. However, this time the size of the megagrant has decreased from 150 million to 90 million rubles and applicants must attract at least 22.5 million rubles of extra-budgetary funds.

05.12.2012
Other life sciences

Rebels from apoptosis

Cancer stem cells in certain conditions are able to survive even after the start of the terminal phases of apoptosis. Such cells acquire greater malignancy and aggressiveness.

04.12.2012
Genetics

The Genetic Revolution

Department of Science "Newspapers.Ru" tells about the history of genomics, its development in the world and in Russia and how it will change the world in the future.

04.12.2012
Prolonging youth

A brief encyclopedia of anti-aging

In recent years, a whole industry has been formed to combat aging, starting from face masks and ending with the latest hardware techniques for rejuvenation at the molecular level.

04.12.2012
Other life sciences

microRNA against stroke: the elbow is close…

Based on the data obtained, it can be assumed that in the near future microRNA-223 will not be able to become a therapeutic target, unless scientists understand how to avoid undesirable side effects.

04.12.2012
Biotechnologies - into life

GemaKor: through risks – to the market

Unique diagnostic systems that evaluate blood clotting are ready for use in medicine. The GemaKor company entered the market with them in November.

04.12.2012
Genetics

Nail soup

One of the world's leading experts on the origin of life and the most cited biologist of Russian origin, E. Kunin, has published a book in which he claims that the genetic code arose by chance, and the explanation of the origin of life is impossible without the involvement of the anthropic principle. "The tape.ru" decided to talk to him about evolution, randomness and the multiverse.

03.12.2012
Biotechnologies - into life

Sprout of the future

Since 2009, a former member of the Board of RAO UES, founder of the investment company Rostock Group, has been investing in scientific research, and considerable funds.

03.12.2012
Various

About the "harm" of GM corn: the verdict is final

The European Food Safety Agency has published the final verdict on the sensational article about the carcinogenicity of genetically modified corn. Summary: there is not even a whiff of science here.

30.11.2012