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Traces of the crime

The Investigative Committee of Russia is replenishing a single database of DNA traces, which helps in solving crimes.

16.10.2019
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Theranos is closing

The medical company Theranos announced the completion of the work. At the same time, large investors will not be able to return the invested money.

11.09.2018
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The female dementia gene

One of the variants of the gene, which is responsible for the synthesis of a protein involved in regulating the interaction of nerve cells, significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Since this gene is located on the X chromosome, women are at increased risk.

13.01.2009
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Bionic prostheses work almost like living hands

The world's first commercially available bionic prosthetic hands with control of all fingers of the hand have already been received by more than 70 owners in different countries. In a month, manufacturers hope to celebrate the production of the hundredth biomechanical arm.

31.01.2008
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Monoclonal antibodies against AIDS

The experimental method of AIDS treatment was successfully tested on macaques. The developers hope to start testing the new method on humans next year.

12.12.2008
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Prostamol uno does not cure prostatitis

The word "treatment" used in the advertisement indicates the possibility of affecting the body of patients, while the drug prostamol uno can only relieve the symptoms of prostatitis, but not cure the disease.

27.11.2008
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Descendants of the Phoenicians

About 6% of the modern inhabitants of the Mediterranean, obviously, are descendants of the disappeared people - the Phoenicians.

01.11.2008
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Venovisor – a gift to Russian phlebologists

Roselektronika has developed a device for diagnosing the condition of peripheral veins. The cost of the device is three times lower than that of imported analogues.

14.10.2016
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Copyright on genes

The American Civil Liberties Union, on behalf of a group of patients, filed a complaint with the US government about the activities of the scientific and medical company Myriad Genetics.

26.05.2016
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Wikipedia creates an Internet genoteca

According to the plans of the creators, the main task of the Gene Wiki is to unify information for each gene, as well as the ability of specialists to add the latest information as it becomes available.

11.07.2008
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Artificial bones – by individual measure

Scientists of the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics have developed a method for growing "individual" bone tissue from human stem cells.

03.12.2013
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Geriatric offices for elderly Muscovites

Therapists' offices for pensioners have been opened in three metropolitan polyclinics. Over time, geriatric offices will be opened in all outpatient centers of the city.

13.09.2013
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Biotech is alive despite temporary difficulties

Despite a significant increase in investment in the global biotechnology industry, this sector is under financial pressure, which may lead to a change in the established R&D model.

21.06.2011
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The conspiracy of pharmaceutical companies has been revealed

The case involves an insane number of companies – almost all the leaders of the domestic industry. The overestimation of the cost of medicines for children and pensioners was tens of percent, and in some cases even times.

14.04.2011
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Giamatrix is going to Spain

Nanosynthesis company will introduce visitors to the largest international exhibition in the field of nanoscience and nanotechnology "ImagineNano-2011" (Bilbao, Spain) with its innovative development – bio-skin "Giamatrix".

08.04.2011
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Infect cancer with a virus

In all six patients, the virus caused the death of cancer cells, and there were no signs of its reproduction in healthy tissues.

12.03.2010
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Ghrelin – a cure for parkinsonism?

As it turned out, the "hunger hormone" ghrelin protects the neurons that produce dopamine, and can become the basis for the development of a new method of treating Parkinson's disease.

02.12.2009
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Good sleep is a means of preventing Alzheimer's disease

According to preliminary (but quite convincing) data, chronic lack of sleep increases the concentration of beta-amyloid in brain tissues and increases the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease in old age.

02.10.2009
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Alcohol against Alzheimer's: useful, but in moderation and on time

"Most studies of the effect of alcohol on health eventually produce a two–horned curve – that is, the risk is increased for people who do not drink at all and for alcoholics, and for people who drink alcohol moderately, it decreases," comments William Thies, head of the scientific and medical department of the Alzheimer's Association.

15.07.2009