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Histone deacetylase inhibitors – first aid for a heart attack?

Drugs that inhibit the enzyme histone deacetylase reduce the area of damage, i.e. the area of the heart muscle that has died as a result of the cessation of blood supply, by more than half. Moreover, the effect persists even when they are administered an hour after the onset of a heart attack.

14.07.2008
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The FDA took dietary supplements seriously

These rules will help to ensure the quality of dietary supplements, and consumers will gain confidence that they are buying exactly what is written on the packaging. Enterprises will also be required to report all cases of serious side effects when using dietary supplements.

14.07.2008
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New drug against Alzheimer's disease shows great promise

Oral administration of PBT2 induces a marked improvement in the ability to learn and memorize in both mouse models of Alzheimer's disease. These effects manifested themselves very quickly: a decrease in the level of the soluble intermediate form of beta-amyloid occurred within a few hours, and a significant improvement in cognitive function occurred within a few days after the first intake.

14.07.2008
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Bone implants according to individual drawings

With the help of the new technology, it will be quite easy to manufacture individual implants, the internal structure of which will correspond to the structure of the patient's bone. Metal powder made of materials such as titanium and steel allows the reconstruction of various bone elements, such as the components of the knee joint.

14.07.2008
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Do you want children? Fight obesity!

Men suffering from obesity are characterized by a small volume of seminal fluid and an increased relative content of abnormal spermatozoa.

14.07.2008
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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.

14.07.2008
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Badovtiratel – behind bars!

The composition of dietary supplements included a potent substance sibutramine. The drug police took a woman red-handed at the time of the implementation of the drug for weight loss.

11.07.2008
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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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Nanotubes + lysozyme = antimicrobial coating

Single-walled carbon nanotubes were able to absorb lysozyme and retain it for a time much longer than it takes for other antimicrobial surfaces to lose their bactericidal activity.

11.07.2008
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Keep going, or you'll lose it!

Men who had less than one sexual contact per week were 2 times more likely to develop erectile dysfunction over the next five years than men who had sexual contact at least once a week.

11.07.2008
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Sex at 70 is getting better and better!

The study involved more than 1,500 people aged 70 who answered questions about various aspects of their sex life, including sexual dysfunction, marital satisfaction and sexual activity.

11.07.2008
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The Rosnanomedicine Project

The parties will join efforts to organize the practical use of nanotechnology in medicine – to create new medicines, methods of treatment and prevention of diseases. In particular, Rosnanotech Group and the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences plan to cooperate in conducting research and development in healthcare based on nanotechnology and their commercialization.

10.07.2008
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Sirtuins prolong life, but damage neurons

In some cases, overexpression of proteins of the sirtuins family (sirtuins, Sir2), known for their ability to slow down aging, causes oxidative damage to brain cells.

09.07.2008
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Once again about the old recipe for prolonging life

Reducing the caloric content of the human diet by 300-500 kilocalories per day reduces the synthesis of triiodothyronine, which leads to a slowdown in metabolism and, accordingly, tissue aging.

09.07.2008
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How many kilograms of watermelon crusts replace a Viagra pill?

An employee of the Texas Agricultural University Bhimu Patil, who appeared as an expert in a press release about the new properties of watermelon, allegedly able to cure erectile dysfunction no worse than "Viagra", said that his words were misinterpreted by the press service of the scientific institution.

08.07.2008
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After a hard workout, be sure to drink a liter of coffee with sugar!

Scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research (Sydney), working under the guidance of Dr. John A. Hawley, have demonstrated for the first time that a combination of caffeine and carbohydrates helps restore the energy reserve of muscles after a heavy load.

08.07.2008
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Low levels of "good" cholesterol contribute to the development of senile dementia

The mechanisms underlying the relationship between the level of "good" cholesterol and senile dementia are unknown. The authors suggest that HDL prevents the formation of beta-amyloid. It may also affect the state of memory by countering the development of vascular-damaging diseases such as atherosclerosis and stroke. In addition, "good" cholesterol can affect memory through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

08.07.2008
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microRNAs will bring herpes to the surface

Currently, a group of researchers is testing a new drug that binds microRNAs in order to transfer the herpes virus to an active state when it is treatable with antiviral drugs, for example, acyclovir.

04.07.2008
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Micronutrients for the mind

Gerbils on a "smart" diet found their way through the maze faster than their less happy counterparts. After that, the brains of gerbils were examined: the analysis showed that the representatives of the first group had a higher level of brain activity.

04.07.2008