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The development of the "Oncorobot" is coming to an end

A prototype of the Onkorobot system for contact radiation therapy of prostate cancer will be created by the end of 2018, its tests will last about another year.

The prevalence of visual impairment has doubled in 30 years

Chinese scientists analyzed global data on visual impairment in working-age people around the world and found that 91.46 percent more cases of visual impairment were reported in 2019 than in 1990  

Glasses have been developed that use "echolocation" in a bat-like manner

The device allows blind and visually impaired people to "see" through sounds

Our memory doesn't work at all the way scientists thought it did

Scientists have discovered for the first time that the area in the human brain where memory is stored consists of not one but two sections

Gerontologists: age is not a hindrance for complex operations

The only contraindication to high-tech operations in elderly patients with multiple diseases may be their condition

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.

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.

A pill for cancer prevention?

Scientists at the University of Oklahoma have identified the compound SHetA2, which prevents cell malignancy and suppresses tumor growth and the formation of tumor blood vessels.

Lose weight without dieting and at the same time reduce blood pressure?

Gene transplantation led to partial restoration of vision in four practically blind patients with congenital eye disease. Such results were obtained by two independent teams of scientists from the USA and the UK, the New England Journal of Medicine reports.

Record increase in life expectancy

The life expectancy of cats and dogs in Israel has increased by an average of 42% over the past decade. At the same time, pets not only began to live longer, but also became healthier.

More attention to rare diseases

Pharmaceutical and biotech companies have begun to pay more attention to the development of drugs for the treatment of rare and orphan diseases.

The passing pennant is "the oldest"

Three recent changes in the chapter "The oldest inhabitant of the planet" of the Guinness Book of Records.

The paradox of Alzheimer's disease sheds light on the mechanisms of memory loss

If a person lives in a happy marriage, his blood pressure is in good condition. But if stress happens in a marriage, they are accompanied by sudden pressure surges.

New method of genetic modification of stem cells: 100 times more effective

Arthritis helped to find a cure for Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease will probably be defeated with the help of arthritis. More precisely, a protein that is synthesized in cells with this disease affecting the joints.

Healing photos boost immunity

Viewing a slideshow of photos of sneezing people, people with skin lesions, rashes and other signs of infectious diseases increased the number of interleukin 6 molecules in the viewers' blood, triggering an immune response, by 23%.

The passion for cloning

The headlines that appeared in the media on Friday like "The State Duma indefinitely banned human cloning" are somewhat exaggerated.

"Smart" clothes for athletes and heart attack patients

Advanced Cell Technology specialists have developed a highly efficient process for converting embryonic stem cells into hepatocytes, allowing them to begin large-scale production for use in basic research, clinical medicine and preclinical drug testing.

Diabetes Cell therapy: another breakthrough

Tiny sensors are embedded in the fabric of such clothes, registering information about movements and indicators of vital functions of the body – breathing, heart rate, temperature of various parts of the body. The data can be analyzed remotely using the built-in GPRS transmitters.

Why women are more prone to depression than men

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