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Cancer cure found in "mermaid hair"

A chemical compound with pronounced anti-cancer properties was isolated by American scientists from blue-green algae known as "mermaid hair".

A 120-year-old centenarian or an official's mistake?

Do you want a lot of healthy children? A fourth cousin or sister is the best choice!

The oldest person on the planet may be a resident of an Arab village in Israel. According to the archives of the Israeli Interior Ministry, she was born in 1888 and will soon celebrate her 120th birthday.

The harmfulness of ultraviolet depends on the structure of DNA at the time of irradiation

One of the most sensational scientific achievements of the outgoing year was the development of methods for genetic reprogramming of human somatic cells, converting them into full-fledged analogues of embryonic stem cells. They are commonly referred to as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) – induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC).

Neurons commit suicide because of loneliness

If a nerve cell does not receive enough stimuli from the surrounding cells, it starts the process of self-destruction (apoptosis). The mechanism of self-destruction plays an important role in stroke, Alzheimer's disease and motor neuron diseases, leading to the loss of nerve cells necessary for the full functioning of the adult brain.

Genomes are getting cheaper before our eyes

Another gene regulator of cholesterol levels

Vladimir SHABALIN, Director of the Gerontology Research Institute, Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation, knows all the secrets of aging and life extension and willingly shares them.

Early 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.

Do you like sour? Watch your teeth!

Type 2 diabetes? And what do you have with diacylglycerol kinase?

Mayo Clinic specialists offer recommendations to reduce the harm caused to teeth by acidic foods and drinks.

Long-lived nematodes: another record

Lymphocytes meet the enemy on the threshold

Resistance of liver cells to insulin is the cause of metabolic syndrome

All yogurts are useful – including for gums

Are you sleeping badly? Quit smoking!

In addition to strengthening bones and maintaining a normal body weight, regular consumption of fermented dairy products will help you maintain gum health.

Green chemistry for the restoration of bones and joints

Tattoo vaccination increases the effectiveness of vaccinations many times

Why do men and women play different roles in evolution?

Everyone can have potatoes!

Sunburn cream is no longer needed: take a pill!