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Wireless "patch" monitors heart rhythm and captures an ECG

Researchers have developed a compact and portable device to continuously monitor heart function

Key human bladder cancer genes discovered in cats and dogs

Researchers have identified genes responsible for the spontaneous development of bladder carcinoma in animals

A man began to "see" music

The man's head injury led to a rare neurological condition that made him "see" the music and become more creative at the same time

Plastic particles from packaging entered the brain two hours after eating

Researchers found that plastic nanoparticles can cross the blood-brain barrier

U.S. experts suggest lowering age of breast cancer screening

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has proposed lowering the age for starting routine mammograms from 50 to 40

The DNA of the intestinal microflora stimulates the immune response

"Useless" bacteria inhabiting the intestinal mucosa help the body to protect itself from infections.

Don't wait for a compatible donor

The results of a study conducted by scientists from Johns Hopkins University indicate that it is not necessary to look for an ideal donor for a kidney transplant.

The precursor of sex hormones is a prognostic factor of male longevity

The level of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate – a precursor that the body converts into female and male sex hormones – in the blood of men is a strong prognostic factor of longevity.

Who, where and how will cancer be treated with stem cells?

The Minister of Health of the Russian Federation Veronika Skvortsova said that Russian scientists are working on new methods of influencing the already formed oncological process with the help of stem cells.

Hello, Doctor!

Moscow doctors began to receive patients by phone. So far, the project has been launched in test mode in the North-Eastern district of the capital, but in the future it is promised to be distributed throughout the city.

President of the Russian Academy of Sciences: the priority direction is medicine and especially oncology

"We consider the most important area of activity to be those studies that are directly aimed at humans. I mean fundamental medicine, the design of new drugs, the study of biology issues that are directly related to human health." In particular, according to Osipov, the search for an effective drug against cancer requires close attention of scientists.

Bioforum-2014 has started its work

The international "Bioforum 2014" has started its work in Pushchino. The scientific conference, which is a practical, discussion and training platform, is included in the list of events within the framework of the Year of Science Russia – EU 2014.

Open innovations from AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca has launched a specialized portal to support innovative programs and improve interaction between the scientific community, pharmaceutical companies, non-profit organizations and the government.

Be world-wide healthy!

World Health Day 2014 is dedicated to the prevention of vector-borne diseases.

Stress during pregnancy increases the likelihood of allergies in the child

The combination of stress and exposure to allergens during pregnancy has a significant impact on the formation of the fetal immune system.

Caught up and overtake!

Russian scientists have discovered what their foreign colleagues have done for a long time.

Herceptin increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy by 1.5 times

The skin of mice is sensitive to low oxygen levels and regulates the synthesis of erythropoietin, a hormone that stimulates the production of red blood cells, thus ensuring the adaptation of the body to conditions of high altitude and low oxygen content in the air.

Low Molecular Weight Heparins Against Tumors

Neutrophils differentiated in the presence of nicotine were characterized by a reduced ability to search for and destroy bacteria in comparison with the cells of the control experiment.

Test for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases

Replenishment of the atmospheric oxygen supply is partly due to viruses infecting cyanobacteria inhabiting the world ocean.

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