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Changing the places of the terms

As a result of the reorganization, all rights and obligations of the state corporation "Rusnano" will be transferred in full to the state joint stock company of the same name.

The legend of the temple of science "Skolkovo"

This opera, dedicated to the Skolkovo Innovation Center, is being rehearsed at the theater. Stanislavsky and Nemirovich-Danchenko.

Blockbusters Lose Patent Protection

Generic manufacturers, don't miss your chance: the terms of patent protection of blockbuster drugs with total sales of more than $200 billion a year are coming to an end!

Almost immortal clones

The aspen-shaped poplar lives for about two hundred years, but the clones growing from its roots (in fact, the same tree) are almost immortal. One such "tree" has been living for either 80 or 800 thousand years.

Why do whites and blacks react differently to treatment

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A healthy lifestyle is takzdorovo!

Internet portal takzdorovo.ru It was opened as part of the Program for the Formation of a healthy lifestyle that started in 2009.

Do you want to be beautiful? Eat right!

According to a recent study, most of all, the perception of skin as beautiful, contrary to popular belief, is influenced not by a tan, but by a rational diet rich in vegetables and fruits.

Bioterrorists are coming!

To prevent the theoretical threat of bioterrorists creating dangerous viruses, two large biotech companies regulated their activities with safety rules.

A common mutation shortens the life of smokers

The protein integrin-alpha-4-beta-7 (integrin alpha 4 beta 7), involved in attracting immune cells of T-lymphocytes into the intestine, is an important target for the human immunodeficiency virus entering the body at the first stages of the disease.

Stem cells go to IPO

The Institute of Human Stem Cells plans to attract 120-150 million rubles during the IPO at MICEX in the fall of 2009.

How many times have they told the world...

Only four habits are needed for a healthy lifestyle and active longevity – quitting smoking, daily consumption of vegetables and fruits, maintaining an optimal weight and little physical activity. But only 8% of Americans follow these golden rules.

Early diagnosis of cancer by urine analysis

These cells were found for the first time in the tissue of a recently transplanted and, accordingly, actively regenerating donor liver. For 30-50 thousand hepatocytes, there are only 2-4 cells in it, expressing in large numbers all known stem cell marker proteins, such as Stat3, Oct4, Nanog, ELF and the TGF-beta receptor.

Another baldness gene

The Sox21 gene is involved in the formation of stem cells that form the outer layer of the hair shaft, and disruption of its work may be one of the causes of baldness.

All yogurts are useful – including for gums

Melanoma Diagnosis Day

On May 18, 2009, the Melanoma Diagnosis Day will be held in Russia for the 3rd time. Residents of the 27 largest cities of the Russian Federation will be able to get free consultation and undergo examination of pigmented formations on the skin.

Homeopathy kills

An Australian homeopath is accused of the unintentional murder of his daughter.

The progression of Alzheimer's disease can be stopped

Vitamin E in combination with anti-inflammatory drugs can slow down the deterioration of mental and physical abilities in people with Alzheimer's disease.

Why do men and women play different roles in evolution?

Google vs. Parkinsonism

Google creator Sergey Brin is personally interested in this: he inherited from his mother the G2019S mutation in the LRRK2 gene, which significantly increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

What makes us scratch, where does it itch?

Scratching increases activity in the secondary somatosensory cortex, the pain center and the prefrontal cortex associated with manifestations of compulsive behavior (obsessive actions), which explains the irresistible desire to continue scratching the itchy place.