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Innovative Russia

Laureates of the Russian President's Prize in Science and Innovation for 2010

On February 7, a briefing was held in the building of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Sciences, at which the Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Council for Science, Technology and Education, Academician Yu.S.Osipov announced the text of the Decree "On awarding the prizes of the President of the Russian Federation in the field of science and innovation for young scientists for 2010".

11.02.2011
Biomedicine

"Valentines" from a test tube

To understand the mechanism of a rare hereditary heart disease, experts turned skin cells into heart muscle cells, studied the disorders in their work and ... cured the disease. However, so far – the cells have "in vitro".

10.02.2011
Genetics

Personal medicine: the way to the horizon

The ideal variant of personalized medicine, which the authors of the Human Genome project dreamed of 15 years ago, so far works well only in presentations, research projects and grant applications.

10.02.2011
Innovative Russia

Long thoughts about innovation

Attempts to create a law on innovations were carried out back in 1999. The other day, draft laws with the same names "On state support for innovation" were simultaneously submitted to the Duma by deputies from United and Fair Russia.

10.02.2011
Innovative Russia

Innovation: not only venture, but also transfer

According to the author of the article, technology transfer is no less (or even more) promising mechanism of innovative development than the creation of their own startups by innovators with the subsequent attraction of venture investments.

10.02.2011
Innovative Russia

Buy investors. Expensive!

The President instructed the Government to submit proposals on the creation of a special fund to attract foreign investment by the end of February. But it seems that Western companies are in no hurry to invest in Russian innovations.

09.02.2011
Various

Happy Science Day, the country of dunno!

On Science Day, VTSIOM presented the results of a study on the most common scientific misconceptions of Russians. One in three of the respondents believes that the Sun revolves around the Earth. And that's not all...

08.02.2011
Exhibitions and conferences

Venture 2011: choose who you want!

In 2011, more than fifty events will be held, including industry conferences, venture forums, exhibitions and educational seminars. A selection of the largest events of the venture market in 2011 is offered to the attention of readers.

08.02.2011
Various

Medical Science in Russia: we are waiting for a change

The beginning of a revolutionary modernization of state scientific institutions and universities has been announced in Russia. At what level is medical science now and how do officials see it in a few years?

07.02.2011
Cellular technologies

Vessels in reserve

Semi-finished vessels grown with the help of donor cells can solve the problem of the lack of transplants, which doctors often face when various surgical interventions are necessary.

04.02.2011
Note to the businessman

Rebuilding at Glaxo

One of the areas of restructuring of the pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline is the division of the early research department into 40 research groups, in fact, small biotech firms.

04.02.2011
Innovative Russia

Introduction of innovations: ordered to squeeze!

Officials explained to state-owned companies how to introduce innovations. By July, all of them must pass a technical audit and prepare programs. And for not fulfilling the plan...

03.02.2011