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The solution to obesity: make muscles gluttonous
For the treatment of obesity, one of the proteins of the shell of muscle cells can be turned off, as a result of which their efficiency decreases and the body spends more energy both at rest and during physical activity.
13.01.2010Berry again? Lean on the chocolate!
A little extra pounds in old age helps to look younger: fat can mask age-related wrinkles. And the antioxidants contained in chocolate protect against wrinkles caused by the action of ultraviolet light.
23.12.2009Nanoparticles for cancer treatment: the more, the better
Iron oxide nanoparticles coated with polysaccharides proved to be more effective in the treatment of cancerous tumors than similar, but smaller ones.
23.09.2009The secret of Asian longevity
According to Chinese researchers, their research will help shed light on the phenomenon of "Asian longevity". The results of their colleagues' work also confirm the more frequent occurrence of mitochondrial haplogroup D4 in Japanese over the age of 100 years.
22.09.2009Dannon was punished for exaggerating the benefits of yogurt
As compensation for damages for non-compliance of the quality of Dannon yoghurts with the information distributed in advertising, you can get up to $ 100.
22.09.2009How 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.
20.07.2009Analysis for worm eggs and at the same time – for cancer
DNA analysis of patients' stools makes it possible to detect different forms of cancer more accurately than previously thought.
03.06.2009Artificial leather will soon come off the assembly line
According to the developers, there are about two years left before the launch of automated production of artificial skin consisting of living cells. The estimated capacity of the production line is 5,000 units of leather per month, and the cost of one sample is less than 34 euros, which significantly exceeds existing offers.
25.05.2009Treating a heart attack in advance: prenatal cell therapy
The adult body's own stem cells are not enough to restore the myocardium after a heart attack. Cell therapy has been successfully used to prevent and eliminate damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack, but has not yet been used as a preventive measure, and not just before a heart attack, but even before the birth of a potential patient.
18.05.2009Melanoma 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.
13.05.2009The FDA warns: "fat burners" can harm your health!
The dietary supplement Hydroxycut (Hydroxycate), which is considered a "fat burner", popular among fans of dieting and bodybuilding, is withdrawn from trade by the manufacturer at the request of the US federal authorities due to the threat to consumer health.
04.05.2009Long-acting analgesic: the same as usual, but in liposomes
Researchers from Harvard Medical School proposed to inject the drug for local anesthesia saxitoxin in combination with the steroid hormone dexamethasone into liposomes. In this form, one injection for a week blocked the conduction of impulses along the sciatic nerve.
14.04.2009The main breakthrough
In the annual top 10 discoveries that influenced the development of science, Science magazine called the creation of coronavirus vaccines a major breakthrough.
18.12.2020Be kind, live longer!
Participants of the project "Study of New England Centenarians" showed that older people whose parents lived to be a hundred years old, certain (and pleasant) character traits are more common.
09.04.2009Induced pluripotent stem cells without viruses
Scientists were able to induce "embryonality" in adult cells without leaving "tumor" genes in them.
02.03.2009A visit of the RUSNANO delegation to Finland will take place from February 11 to 13
The trip will be the first step towards the implementation of the cooperation program for 2009 within the framework of the Memorandum of Understanding signed between RUSNANO and the Ministry of Employment and Economy of Finland.
10.02.2009Anti-obesity remedy: electronically tested :)
Preliminary clinical trials have shown that EndoBarrier leads to the same effect as surgical gastric reduction. Obese subjects who tested the device experienced rapid weight loss while maintaining their usual food intake.
03.02.2009Doctors and pharmacists will not be out of work
Medical representatives, product managers (working in medicine and pharmacy), pharmacists/pharmacists, as well as doctors are included in the list of the most scarce specialties.
22.01.2009