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Moderate fullness prolongs life
Older people who are prone to a slight increase in body weight live longer than their slimmer peers.
23.10.2008- English version
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Geriatric-on-Amur
The Faculty of Postgraduate Education of the Amur State Medical Academy is preparing for graduation the first group of doctors of a new specialty for the Amur region – geriatricians.
21.09.2016
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Obesity is more dangerous for men than for women
So far, researchers have not been able to understand the cause of this phenomenon. However, getting rid of extra pounds will benefit representatives of both sexes.
21.07.2016
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A woman with a donor uterus is expecting her second child
Patients who have undergone uterine transplantation are given the opportunity to carry two children, after which it is assumed that the organ will be removed – this will save women from taking immunosuppressants.
21.06.2016
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Nanowire sensors for continuous monitoring of protein markers
Even if only one protein molecule binds to one of the antibodies attached to the nanowire, the electrical conductivity of the nanowire changes. Hundreds of nanowires designed to detect different molecules in a single sample can be placed on small inexpensive chips.
15.07.2008
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A "liquid biopsy" will suspect cancer before symptoms manifest
The new non-invasive procedure allows to determine the presence of 96 genetic markers associated with the development of the most common oncological diseases (breast cancer, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer and melanoma).
11.09.2015
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For counterfeiting medicines – from three to twelve
The State Duma has passed a law according to which up to 12 years in prison are threatened for the sale of counterfeit medicines. If the bill is approved by the Federation Council and signed by the President, it will enter into force on January 23, 2015.
23.12.2014
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"Acidic" stem cells: another fiasco
Attempts to repeat sensational experiments on the creation of stem cells from ordinary ones under the influence of acid (the so-called STAP cells) were unsuccessful.
18.12.2014
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High pressure is necessary for the manufacture of artificial cartilage
When grown in a periodically switched on hydraulic press, artificial cartilage tissue grows three times more durable than under normal pressure.
10.06.2008
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Winners of the Lasker Prize – 2014
This year, five people will become the winners of the Lasker Awards, which are awarded in three categories.
17.09.2014
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Striped nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticles covered with alternating bands of hydrophobic and hydrophilic synthetic molecules, which mimics the ordered structure of proteins, penetrated through the membrane without harming the cell.
30.05.2008
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The gene of the marsupial wolf came to life after 100 years
This is the first time that scientists have managed to force the gene of an extinct animal to perform its biological function normally in the body of another animal.
21.05.2008
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Aging in humans and fruit flies: another common gene
Scientists from Oxford and the Open University have identified a gene in the genome of fruit flies that makes these insects a convenient model for studying human aging processes at the cellular, genetic and biochemical levels.
14.05.2008
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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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In third place is the salary of medical workers
In the list of the highest paid professions in the UK, medical workers in 2012 ranked third, after senior managers and pilots.
26.12.2012
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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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Happy birthday, fr. Gregor!
Google has posted a festive logo on the main page of its search service in honor of the 189th anniversary of the birth of the famous biologist Gregor Mendel.
20.07.2011