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Rapid Ebola test – on sale soon

A test that determines the presence of the Ebola virus in a patient's blood within a few minutes will appear in pharmacies in March. The cost of one set of tests will be 3.2 euros ($3.66).

11.02.2015
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What does genetically modified rice look like?

Yesterday, in 23 cities of China, almost 500 volunteers ate 30 kg of genetically modified rice. But this is nothing, the main thing is HOW this miracle of genetic engineering looks like :)

10.02.2015
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The right to pass away

According to the judges, the right to voluntary retirement with the help of doctors is possessed by sane adult citizens who are experiencing physical or psychological suffering as a result of an incurable disease.

09.02.2015
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Life has become longer, life has become more fun!

The average life expectancy of Russians in 2014, according to preliminary data, exceeded 71 years, Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said at a meeting with doctors-chief specialists of the Ministry of Health.

29.01.2015
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Innovative medical center may open in Barnaul

To do this, in 2016, AltSU will need to win the competition for the creation of innovation centers in the regions of the Siberian Federal District within the framework of the Pharma 2020 project.

30.12.2014
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STAP cells: details of the investigation

The Japanese research Institute RIKEN announced that the infamous stem STAP cells were created using embryonic stem cells that have long been known in science.

26.12.2014
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The first injectable anti-obesity drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of Novo Nordisk's antidiabetic drug liraglutide as a treatment for obesity.

24.12.2014
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For counterfeiting medicines – from three to twelve

The State Duma has passed a law according to which up to 12 years in prison are threatened for the sale of counterfeit medicines. If the bill is approved by the Federation Council and signed by the President, it will enter into force on January 23, 2015.

23.12.2014
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"Acidic" stem cells: another fiasco

Attempts to repeat sensational experiments on the creation of stem cells from ordinary ones under the influence of acid (the so-called STAP cells) were unsuccessful.

18.12.2014
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Sad holiday

People are significantly more likely to die on their own birthday than on other days of the year. No astrology: mostly alcohol and substance abuse leads to accidents, and depression leads to suicides.

18.12.2014
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Siberian investments in Belgian innovations

Nanocenter "SIGMA.Novosibirsk has invested 1 million euros in the Belgian company Pepric, which has developed an analytical complex for research in the field of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering structures, targeted drugs and cellular vaccines.

17.12.2014
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The next "transplant case" did not take place

The Main Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation in Moscow has begun a pre-investigation check on the fact of organ transplantation without notifying relatives. It soon became clear that the doctors were acting within the law.

15.12.2014
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Eggs withstand long-term storage

Despite the progress in the field of artificial insemination, the appearance of a child from an egg that has been frozen for 13 years is rare for Japan.

09.12.2014
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Nobel medal will return to Watson

Alisher Usmanov (named Philanthropist of the Year by Russian Forbes in 2012) purchased the medal to return it to James Watson. The richest Russian billionaire called the situation in which a scientist sells an award received for his achievements unacceptable.

09.12.2014
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Uterus transplantation: the third baby has gone!

Successful childbirth has confirmed the medical benefits of uterine transplantation – such operations will help to defeat the last incurable form of female infertility, uterine.

08.12.2014