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"DNA chromosome", or whatever you call the ship…

"I do not know what it is, but, in my opinion, this drawing looks like images of a cluster of sheep. I think this is an original, but a little strange picture," said one of the interviewed residents of Vladivostok.

07.06.2013
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Once again about the dangers of "beer belly"

Abdominal obesity – a "beer belly", or an apple–shaped figure - is associated with an increased risk of diabetes and premature death. A "pear-shaped" figure reduces this risk.

07.05.2008
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Lasker Prize Winners announced

Seven scientists and doctors will receive Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation prizes ($250,000) for achievements in the field of biomedicine.

11.09.2012
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Alligator blood is better than any antibiotics

The gene, called tobi, encodes the enzyme alpha-glucosidase, which converts stored glycogen into glucose. The consumption of a large amount of proteins increases, and carbohydrates – suppresses the activity of this gene.

10.04.2008
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A billion from angels

K.Fokin, President of the National Association of Business Angels of Russia: "Our common task is to make sure that the volume of investments in Russian companies from Russian angel investors in 3-5 years will amount to $ 1 billion."

21.05.2012
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Let's protect mice from AIDS!

Cuban scientists have announced the successful completion of trials of a new AIDS vaccine on mice.

06.03.2012
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Science cities of all Russia, unite!

Five Russian science cities intend to unite into a biopharmaceutical cluster. Financing of the program in the amount of 5 billion rubles will begin in March.

17.02.2012
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Patch – an indicator of infection

When a wound is infected and suppuration develops, the indicator in the material from which the patch is made reacts to a change in pH, turning from yellow to purple.

18.11.2010
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Vaccines “cool before drinking”

By changing the genome of bacteria, the authors of the study increased their thermal sensitivity. The presence of microbes in the skin of rodents provided a protective response of the immune system. However, penetrating into the internal organs, the bacteria died.

14.07.2010
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Longer telomeres – less chance of cancer

Compared with the study participants with the maximum telomere length, those with the shortest telomeres had a 3–fold higher risk of getting cancer, and an 11-fold chance of dying from it within 10 years.

08.07.2010
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Genetically modified stem cells against HIV

Descendants of genetically modified hematopoietic stem cells-precursors of lymphocytes synthesize miRNAs that bind to the corresponding HIV genes, which prevents the synthesis of new viral particles.

01.04.2010
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65 million for genomics of cancer, diabetes and kidney diseases

Scientists from Harvard University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) and the National Institute of Genomic Medicine (Mexico) will master these funds for three years as part of the Slim Genomic Medicine Initiative project.

21.01.2010
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Gene from Mom, gene from Dad…

Researchers at Decode Genetics have found mutations in five genes that exhibit opposite properties, depending on whether an active copy of this gene was obtained from the mother or father.

17.12.2009
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Hemp extract is an effective and safe analgesic

The extract is made so that in therapeutic doses it does not have a psychotropic effect. At the same time, stimulation of cannabinoid receptors reduces the flow of pain impulses to the corresponding centers of the brain.

16.12.2009
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Urgent: 80 free places for children with liver diseases!

The Ministry of Health has allocated 80 free places for children with liver diseases to the clinic of the Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. But it is necessary to realize this gift of the Ministry of Health by the end of the year.

01.12.2009
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That's rejuvenated...

A miraculous rejuvenation recipe for 69-year-old Raisa K. was advised by a friend. By the arrival of the doctors, the woman was practically unconscious.

25.09.2009