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Tattoo for measuring temperature and stress levels

A flexible thermometer with a thickness of only 50 microns, which is sprayed on the skin like children's tattoos, can not only determine the temperature of the human body, but also assess its mental state.

20.09.2013
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A spoon for parkinsonists

The LiftWare "smart" spoon has become the first product in a series of devices that will make everyday life easier for people suffering from tremor. So, the release of a key attachment is already planned, which will help to get into the keyhole.

20.09.2013
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Preventive mastectomy was too well advertised

Although double mastectomy generally reduces the chances of developing a tumor in the second breast, the greatest danger is metastases of the primary tumor. The removal of the second breast cannot affect this, which means the actual uselessness of preventive mastectomy.

17.09.2013
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"Clear Internet" for pensioners and the disabled

The III All-Russian Computer All-Around Championship among pensioners and persons with disabilities will be held within the framework of the conference. Its participants will be more than 70 people aged 55 to 73 years.

26.08.2013
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We don't need bread – let's get a job!

The new study is likely to please workaholics. According to the results obtained, fewer hours spent at work does not add joy to everyday life.

23.08.2013
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Beauty is under threat

Evolutionists believe that in three hundred years humanity will be bald. In the meantime, scientists are looking for ways to preserve hair and rely on stem cells.

23.08.2013
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Bioinformatics School: results

The First Bioinformatics Summer School was attended by 100 students, postgraduates and young specialists of biological and technical specialties interested in the field of bioinformatics.

19.08.2013
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Register against Cancer

St. Petersburg State Medical University and the charitable organization Rusfond are creating a register of bone marrow donors in the Research Institute of Pediatric Oncology, Hematology and Transplantation, subordinate to the university.

16.08.2013
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Where to live well in retirement?

Renting out real estate in a large Russian city and receiving a pension of at least $ 300 per month, you can comfortably live on the oceanic coast of some warm exotic country.

14.08.2013
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Life expectancy: lies, blatant lies…

Forbes columnist Clem Chambers is sure that the increase in life expectancy is a lie. And explains who benefits from it, and who – on the contrary.

09.07.2013
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Stem cell treatment: another falsification

As it turned out, in the application for patenting the stem cell treatment technique, Vannoni used photographs from the publications of other scientists. The clinical trials planned by the government have been canceled.

04.07.2013
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Old people now have their honor

On Monday, a new law came into force in China, according to which adult children are now required to visit their parents. Violators will be fined and even imprisoned.

03.07.2013
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Maybe I'm just starting to live…

In Russia, the "old men" enroll people who, by Western standards, are still far from this milestone. Moreover, many themselves begin to identify themselves in this way already in 50-60 years. But as soon as older people find themselves in a situation where they can study, communicate and do what they like, these stereotypes inevitably collapse.

27.06.2013
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Insulin in Russia sits on the import needle

The largest players in the Russian insulin market remain foreign Novo Nordisk, Sanofi-Aventis and Eli Lilly, providing about 90% of the needs of Russian diabetics.

26.06.2013
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Calculate your pension

Calculate the conditional amount of your future old-age labor pension according to the new and current pension formulas and compare the results.

26.06.2013
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Runners with built-in sensors

They have built-in special sensors that track a variety of parameters that collect information and transmit it in real time via Bluetooth module to a smartphone or computer for further evaluation by the athlete or doctors.

25.06.2013