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To the guardians of biomoral , everything is uneasy

Two scientists studying adult stem cells have once again decided to challenge in the US Supreme Court the right of state organizations to finance the research of competitors working with embryonic cells.

12.10.2012

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Stem confusion

A scandal broke out around a sensational statement about a successful operation to transplant a patient with heart muscle tissue grown from his own stem cells.

12.10.2012

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One of the creators of Dolly the Sheep has died

Keith Campbell, who took part in the first experiment on cloning animals from adult cells, as a result of which Dolly the sheep was born, died at the age of 59.

11.10.2012

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A new candidate for the Darwin Prize died after eating cockroaches:(

A representative of the pet store apologized in a post on Facebook, however, he disclaimed responsibility for the death of the contestant.

10.10.2012

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Wealth shortens life

The richest woman in Ukraine died 16 years earlier than the average life expectancy.

10.10.2012

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Nobel Stem Cells

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine this year will be awarded to John Gardon and Shinya Yamanaka for their work in the field of developmental biology and the production of induced stem cells.

08.10.2012

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Rusnano will profitably sell Ruskhimbio

The Board of Directors approved Rusnano's withdrawal from the previously invested infrastructure project to create a Russian warehouse catalog of chemical and biochemical reagents (Ruskhimbio LLC).

03.10.2012

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We will do everything that is planned by the Human Proteome program!

By the end of 2013, Russian scientists will have completed the study of the main proteins of the 18th human chromosome - the Russian part of the international project "Human Proteome".

03.10.2012

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The first three Centers of Science, Innovation and Education in Skoltech

These centers, where work will be carried out in the field of biomedicine and energy, will consolidate his reputation as a leader in the relevant areas of scientific research.

02.10.2012

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Nanomedicine of Freedom Island

Industrial production of one of the versions of cyclosporine, the first domestic pharmaceutical product manufactured using nanotechnology, has begun in Cuba.

25.09.2012

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Posthumous donation: the Prime Minister was one of the first

Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo has announced his desire to become an internal organ donor in the event of his death.

20.09.2012

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Black innovators: only the tip of the iceberg is visible

The number of "black innovators" could be orders of magnitude greater if it were not for the concerted opposition from several public organizations in the field of innovation at once.

18.09.2012

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HIV vaccine trials fail due to lack of women

On average, only 20% of participants in the first and second phases of clinical trials of HIV vaccines in Africa are women, although their share among carriers of the virus is much higher. In addition, women with HIV have a higher viral load.

17.09.2012

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A live mammoth was caught in Yakutia!

The data obtained during the expedition will be published in reputable scientific journals.

11.09.2012

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Lasker Prize Winners announced

Seven scientists and doctors will receive Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation prizes ($250,000) for achievements in the field of biomedicine.

11.09.2012

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Caution, 1,3-dimethylamylamine!

Banning the distribution and use of 1,3-dimethylamylamine is an important step in the fight against potentially dangerous dietary supplements.

07.09.2012

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There will be no horror pictures on cigarette packs in the USA

In Russia, the tactics of "frightening" images will be used from 2013: 12 images that meet the requirements of the federal law have been approved by the Ministry of Health.

30.08.2012

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There will be no new levies on innovation

The Government of the Russian Federation will not oblige state-owned companies to allocate part of their funds to any state projects in the field of innovation, as was the case with decisions to fill the Skoltech endowment fund.

29.08.2012

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How many, how many billions?

The planned amount of funding for the creation of the Skolkovo center remains unchanged – 85 billion rubles from 2010 to 2015.

27.08.2012

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Life expectancy: Hong Kong comes first

Women in Hong Kong live an average of 86.7 years, men - 80.5.

27.08.2012