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The current generation of children will live to see the centenary

Most children born in rich countries this century will live to be 100 years old, according to British scientists (TM).

The program "Molecular cell biology" extended life for another year

Humanity has come to a turning point in its history. It will either find a way to survive in a world that will be changed by global warming and the robotoom, or it will plunge into the era of obscurantism, says English futurist James Martin.

Mobile Microscope

Scientists from the University of Berkeley (California) suggest using mobile phones as microscopes or "mobiscopes" (CellScope).

Hypertension genes

Each of the detected genetic differences is very common in the world, but causes minor fluctuations in pressure. It is the combination of several genes that leads to the development of hypertension.

Caution: Silicone!

Any introduction of liquid silicone is life-threatening. When silicone enters a vein, it enters the bloodstream, which inevitably leads to death. In addition, subcutaneous injection of silicone can cause an allergic reaction, disorders of the immune system and disfigure the patient's body and face.

Another case of fake pills

The second criminal case has already been initiated against the St. Petersburg firm "G-Pharma" for carrying out unlicensed activities, production and sale of counterfeit medicines.

Deficiency of folic acid salts increases the risk of senile dementia

Diagnosis in your pocket: breathe on your mobile phone!

To assess the state of health, the owner of the device needs to breathe on it – the built-in sensors will measure the level of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and ammonia. Based on the data obtained, the phone may assume the presence of deviations in the user's health.

Ultrasound against cancer

Diagnostic and therapeutic medical HIFU-complex is an apparatus for the treatment of neoplasms of the mammary and thyroid glands.

Per tooth

The meat samples printed on the ISS will be as compact as in the experiment that took place in December – a few millimeters.

All - Russian search

The purpose of the all–Russian program to search for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is early diagnosis of the disease.

Another secret of the diggers

The legendary longevity of the naked digger may be due to the peculiarity of its DNA repair system.

I got to Sklifosovsky

For the first time in Russia, a neurosurgical operation using a robot was performed at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine.

Caution: Stem cells!

Questionable methods of stem cell treatment are most actively advertised by medical institutions in countries such as China, Thailand, India and Russia.

Three non-obvious dangers of takeaway coffee

The three main, but not the most obvious, risks of regular takeaway coffee consumption are as follows

5 vitamins your body needs most in the fall

The top 5 most important "fall" vitamins and how they work

Researchers explain why diabetes wounds heal slowly

Molecular mechanism found that slows wound healing in people with diabetes

Scientists have explained why most people who lose weight gain it back on again over time

As people develop obesity, their brains stop responding to satiety signals, which means they start eating even more

Smoking cessation reduced the risk of cardiovascular complications in cancer patients

Patients who have been diagnosed with malignant neoplasms should be strongly advised to give up the bad habit

A medication to prevent vision loss

Researchers found a potential solution to fight vision deterioration and retinal detachment in people living with diabetes