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Blow into the tube... get a diagnosis!
An imperceptible, but increased content of methylamine in the exhaled air compared to the norm indicates kidney and liver diseases, ammonia can be a sign of kidney failure, a high level of acetone indicates diabetes, and the concentration of nitric oxide can be used to diagnose asthma.
21.02.2008Another biomechanical arm model is ProDigits
The bionic fingers of the ProDigits prosthesis are capable of performing subtle, precise and diverse movements that maximally reproduce the functions of the fingers of the human hand.
09.12.2009Do 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.
30.11.2009Hormonal contraceptives increase the likelihood of stroke
The use of hormonal contraceptives doubles the risk of stroke in young women. The risk increases significantly if a woman smokes, suffers from migraines or has high blood pressure.
05.11.2009Put potential suicides on a needle?
Researchers from Mount Sinai Medical School in New York assigned a small group of patients with depression, prone to suicide, experimental treatment with intravenous injections of ketamine.
11.09.2009Early 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.
12.02.2008The 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.
05.05.2009What pricked the lawyer's son?
According to the rules of scientific research, some of the volunteers do not receive a vaccine, but a placebo – this is necessary to make sure that the vaccine is effective.
02.09.2020UV Mask
A group of inventors from the Sverdlovsk region has come up with an electronic reusable mask that will protect doctors from coronavirus.
22.05.2020Gold, Silver and Bronze
MSU, St. Petersburg State University and NSU took the first three places in the list of the best higher education institutions in Eastern Europe.
15.10.2019What 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.
05.02.2008An embryo from a suitcase
In the Indian city of Mumbai, a Malaysian citizen was detained who tried to smuggle a frozen human embryo in a suitcase.
21.03.2019Fingerprints: not only forensics, but also diagnostics
In cancer, diabetes, heart disease and many other diseases, the chemical composition of sweat changes. Antibodies can detect substances specific to each of the diseases in fingerprints.
16.12.2008Fifth Congress of the Society of Biotechnologists of Russia
On December 2-4, 2008, the Fifth Congress of the Ovchinnikov Society of Biotechnologists of Russia will be held in Moscow.
27.11.2008Chiped employees
Chips the size of a grain of rice and worth $ 300 will be implanted for free. All project participants voluntarily agreed to the operation.
25.07.2017Don't believe the calorie counters
Most devices designed to take into account the activity of the owner when doing sports are practically useless for calculating the energy expended.
25.05.2017