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Protein map of human saliva

About 1.5 tons of ascorbic acid are imported to Russia annually. Thus, about $ 15 million from the fatherland goes over the cordon in an explicit form, in a hidden form – for dietary supplements and other products containing ascorbic acid sold, consider at least four times more. Plus lost jobs and lost tax deductions.

Ribosome at work

Son's tooth restored sight to blind Irishman

Treat Crohn's disease with stem cells!

Celgene Pharmaceutical Corporation called promising the results of the first stage of trials of an experimental method of stem cell treatment of patients with Crohn's disease.

Pharmacy-on-a-chip: the prototype is ready

About the prospects of the development of the venture financing system to the OPEC Expert Channel.Ru was told by Alexander Galitsky, a well-known Russian technology entrepreneur and venture investor in the West.

Will dietary supplements be kicked out of the media?

The main danger of advertising dietary supplements is that sellers position them as a medicine. "Scammers make money on the grief and credulity of citizens," the author of the bill notes.

Mobile Microscope

Scientists from the University of Berkeley (California) suggest using mobile phones as microscopes or "mobiscopes" (CellScope).

Hypertension genes

Each of the detected genetic differences is very common in the world, but causes minor fluctuations in pressure. It is the combination of several genes that leads to the development of hypertension.

Cell reprogramming: proteins instead of genes

In their publication, the scientists note that the "protein-induced pluripotent stem cells" they obtained, like their classical counterparts, are able to transition back into a specific state and form the tissues of developing mouse embryos.

Caution: Silicone!

Any introduction of liquid silicone is life-threatening. When silicone enters a vein, it enters the bloodstream, which inevitably leads to death. In addition, subcutaneous injection of silicone can cause an allergic reaction, disorders of the immune system and disfigure the patient's body and face.

One hundred percent

The immunological effectiveness of the Epivaccorona vaccine according to the results of the first two phases of clinical trials is 100%.

Girls, do you want healthy children? Marry respectable men!

Deficiency of folic acid salts increases the risk of senile dementia

Order the appearance of the child

The Los Angeles IVF center is expecting the birth of the first child with the specified characteristics next year.

Diagnosis in your pocket: breathe on your mobile phone!

To assess the state of health, the owner of the device needs to breathe on it – the built-in sensors will measure the level of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and ammonia. Based on the data obtained, the phone may assume the presence of deviations in the user's health.

Another secret of the diggers

The legendary longevity of the naked digger may be due to the peculiarity of its DNA repair system.

Unique production

The first plant in Russia for the production of DNA analysis kits will open near Obninsk.

I got to Sklifosovsky

For the first time in Russia, a neurosurgical operation using a robot was performed at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Medicine.

Caution: Stem cells!

Questionable methods of stem cell treatment are most actively advertised by medical institutions in countries such as China, Thailand, India and Russia.

Hybrid embryos in Britain: the penultimate step

The House of Commons has approved a law allowing the creation of hybrid embryos. If the upper house makes a positive decision, the creation of chimeras in the UK may be allowed in November 2008.