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Epochal discovery

The 16-year study involved more than 33 thousand men and 30 thousand women aged 45 to 83 years. As a result, scientists have discovered previously unknown facts.

13.06.2017
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Russian melancholy

According to a study by Genotek, 30% of Russians have a variant of the BDNF gene associated with a predisposition to depression and suicidal behavior.

09.06.2017
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A small gadget diagnoses sleep apnea

Built-in sensors measure blood oxygen saturation, heart rate, respiratory effort, sleep duration and changes in body position.

08.06.2017
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Stem cells and sarcopenia

Researchers from the University of Rochester have concluded that age-related muscle atrophy can be managed by maintaining the existence of muscle stem cells.

07.06.2017
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One for two

The Union State has initiated a project to create a DNA database in the interests of the investigative committees and the Ministries of Health of Russia and Belarus.

02.06.2017
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Faculty of BIOCAD

One of the largest innovative biotechnology companies in Russia is opening the Faculty of Molecular and Cellular Biotechnology in the Pushchino science city.

31.05.2017
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The sheep was painted with cartilage

The developers of the Biopen 3D bioprinting pen expect that the device will soon be able to be used to treat cartilage tissue damage in humans.

29.05.2017
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Dietary supplements for cows and calves

The inclusion of a dietary supplement developed by KGAU scientists in the diet contributes to accelerated growth of calves and increased dairy productivity of cows.

29.05.2017
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Chelate complexes for cancer diagnosis

Russian scientists have created a radiopharmaceutical for the accurate diagnosis of oncological diseases, labeled with the technetium-99 isotope.

25.05.2017
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Don'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
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Chocolate protects the heart

An international team of scientists has found that eating moderate portions of chocolate reduces the risk of such a serious disease as atrial fibrillation.

24.05.2017
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Nanoparticles for agriculture

It is expected that in 2018 biogenic nanoparticles that accelerate the growth of seeds and plants will be presented to potential investors.

24.05.2017
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Gardasil has reached China

This vaccine, which protects women from cervical cancer and men from genital cancer, is already used in 120 countries, including the USA, Australia and Russia.

24.05.2017
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Are we not afraid of bird flu?

The Federal Center for Animal Health Protection has developed and registered two unique vaccines against the low-pathogenic avian influenza virus subtype H9.

15.05.2017
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Nanomachine Racing

The total length of the race route is 100 nm, including two 45-degree turns, the time is 30 hours. The event is broadcast online on the official Youtube channel.

28.04.2017
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Biological nanosatellite

Nanosatellites are usually used to study the Earth's surface and atmosphere. Samara University decided to adapt them for biological experiments.

27.04.2017
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Artificial organs in orbit

China has launched a program to grow human organs in space. The Tianzhou-1 space truck has already delivered stem cells into orbit.

25.04.2017
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DNA Day

64 years ago, James Watson, Francis Crick and Rosalind Franklin published in the journal Nature the results of a study of the structure of the deoxyribonucleic acid molecule.

25.04.2017
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Goodbye, Glibera!

It's not just that the drug costs $1,000,000. The product was put on the market without sufficient evidence to prove that it is really worth the money.

24.04.2017