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How many cups of coffee you have to drink to wake up

Low dose caffeine suppresses alpha brain waves and improves executive functions

A new scandal in the "Macchiarini case"

Two Swedish professors have been asked to leave their jobs at the Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute because of the scandal with the operations of Italian surgeon Paolo Machiarini.

For nanoparticles, shape is of great importance

Nanoparticles shaped like bacteria easily penetrate into cells. According to the results of the study, the shape of nanoparticles affects their effectiveness in the treatment of various diseases.

The "plug" for bullet wounds received approval

The Commission for the Control of Medicines and Nutrients has approved the use of a "plug" for XSTAT 30 bullet wounds in civilian medical institutions and in first aid.

How breast cancer cells metastasize

The findings made by the authors will help not only to explain why some tumors are more aggressive than others, but also to develop methods to identify highly invasive tumors at early stages and, possibly, even prevent metastasis.

Did a brick fall on your head? Urgently introduce polyethylene glycol!

A solution of polyethylene glycol can be used as an emergency aid for various brain injuries. Perhaps soon it will become a mandatory component of first aid kits.

No matter what they say about Skolkovo…

During the work of Skolkovo since 2010 it counted on a total revenue of 5 billion rubles, but its projects earned a total of 43.6 billion rubles.

No male can resist superpheromones

The detected pheromones activate specialized olfactory cells 30 times more strongly than all previously known urine pheromones of female mice combined. In addition, some of the new compounds selectively activate individual cells. This means that the male brain can evaluate various aspects of female health through selective analysis of individual pheromones.

Hakamada was released from prison

Khakamada is now 78 years old, he has spent more than half of his life in prison, including 34 years awaiting the death penalty.

Proteins from non-proteinogenic amino acids grow on super yeast

Researchers from the USA have genetically modified yeast cells, giving them the ability to produce significant amounts of proteins containing residues of non-proteinogenic amino acids.

Additional billions have been invested in innovative biotechnologies

Amendments and additions have been made to the state program "Innovative Biotechnologies" for 2010-2012 and for the period up to 2015. In particular, it includes more than 30 new events worth 150 billion rubles.

Rare diseases will receive generous funding

The new projects will contribute to the work of the International Consortium for Research on Rare Diseases, which is making significant efforts to pool resources and coordinate research policies.

Why do tumors blow bubbles?

Mad world: a house that prolongs the life of the owner

In France, the promotion of "starvation diets" can become a criminal offense.

Nanocide of tumor cells

There are no silent genes, there are whispering ones

The Ministry of Health warns in pictures

The FDA has determined the final list of frightening images that will become mandatory elements of the design of cigarette packs.

Do you want to insure yourself from a long life?

The world's largest investment banks have started insuring pension funds against the longevity of their clients.

Organ Regeneration: Disable miR-133 microRNA

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Clinical trials of iPS cells – in no more than 10 years?

Professor Shinya Yamanaka, who was the first to create induced pluripotent stem cells, plans to conduct clinical studies in the next 10 years to transplant healthy cells of various organs grown from iPS cells to humans.