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New in Gerontology

New signs of brain aging discovered

Scientists from America and the UK managed to characterize changes in the expression of more than 100 genes associated with aging in ten regions of the brain.

18.01.2017
Various

Petition of the doctors of the Karolinska Clinic

We can expect that the proceedings in Russia will begin when the petition arrives at the relevant departments. Perhaps, in this case, questions will arise not only to Paolo Macchiarini.

18.01.2017
Genetics

Cardiology needs genetics

Now in most developed countries of the world, genetic research has become a routine diagnostic method in cardiology and is fully funded by the state.

18.01.2017
Your health

HIV-mythology and its exposure

HIV mythology reflects all the moods in society - from panic fear of infection to a frivolous attitude towards it. HIV dissidents also contribute.

17.01.2017
Genetics

Negative selection by intelligence level

People with a large number of "intelligence genes" give birth to fewer children and are more likely to remain childless than representatives of the so-called intellectual majority.

17.01.2017
Your health

Modern theory of insomnia

In scientific terms, insomnia is called insomnia ("inside a dream). Its manifestations can be very different, but they all relate to the difficulties of either initiating the beginning of sleep or maintaining sleep.

17.01.2017
Other life sciences

Marijuana: a complete list of incomplete data

The National Academies of Science, Technology and Medicine of the USA have released a large-scale report combining all modern scientific data on the effects of marijuana use.

17.01.2017
Biomedicine

Chemotherapy

What we call chemotherapeutic drugs are substances that destroy cancer cells, or rather, these compounds destroy cell proliferation.

16.01.2017
Biomedicine

Possible basis for a new tuberculosis vaccine

It is not yet clear how the mice vaccinated with bio-drops will react to infection with "real" tuberculosis, which scientists plan to check in the near future.

16.01.2017
Other life sciences

Self-winding pacemaker

A number of models of mechanical watches are equipped with an automatic winding mechanism. The same principle can be used when creating pacemakers – in this case they become completely autonomous.

16.01.2017
Other life sciences

Predatory mice

Scientists forced mice to chase and attack prey, obeying photostimulation of the amygdala. The experiment showed the key role of the amygdala in coordinating the movements of predators.

16.01.2017
Other life sciences

Medicine-2016

A list of the most discussed areas of medical research, the results of which were published and discussed in 2016 on Medical News Today.

13.01.2017
Other life sciences

The vicious circle of overeating

The consumption of foods rich in fats and sucrose stimulates the endocannabinoid signaling system, which stimulates the consumption of even more fats and sucrose.

13.01.2017
Cellular technologies

Magnetized stem cells against cancer

TPU scientists are working on creating a technology that allows the patient's stem cells containing magnetic microcapsules with a drug to be delivered to the tumor.

13.01.2017
Your health

The Future of contraception

We are waiting for a switch sewn into the scrotum, a spray that will need to be sprinkled on your hand, plus various creams, plasters, gels, various implants and much more.

13.01.2017
Your health

Need a snack?

Despite the fact that strong alcoholic beverages are very high in calories, after consuming them, a person begins to want to eat. Perhaps this is due to the effect of alcohol on the "appetite neurons".

12.01.2017