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Melanoma Diagnosis Day
On May 18, 2009, the Melanoma Diagnosis Day will be held in Russia for the 3rd time. Residents of the 27 largest cities of the Russian Federation will be able to get free consultation and undergo examination of pigmented formations on the skin.
13.05.2009Generics: hundreds of billions of savings
The US healthcare system has saved almost three quarters of a trillion dollars on generics over the past ten years.
12.05.2009Increased life expectancy: poorly digested food is better than a low-calorie diet
A good substitute for a low-calorie diet has been found, contributing to an increase in life expectancy in the simplest organisms. Yeast cells grown on a glycerin diet live twice as long as yeast grown in a conventional low-calorie environment. In addition, such yeast is more resistant to damaging environmental factors.
12.05.2009Genetic analysis: only by prescription!
The purpose of the new bill is to prevent possible abuse of modern methods of genetic research.
27.04.2009"Universal donor" from stem cells
British scientists are launching a project to create universal donor blood from embryonic stem cells – it can be produced in unlimited quantities. As experts hope, the first transfusion can be carried out in three years.
23.03.2009Pharma 2020: another obstacle
The existing system of registration of medicines does not allow companies to quickly launch new generic and even more innovative products on the market.
03.03.2009What makes us scratch, where does it itch?
Scratching increases activity in the secondary somatosensory cortex, the pain center and the prefrontal cortex associated with manifestations of compulsive behavior (obsessive actions), which explains the irresistible desire to continue scratching the itchy place.
05.02.2008Only for adults
A new tuberculosis vaccine for adults is at the stage of clinical trials and may appear as early as 2019.
22.03.2019Biotech in the Chemical Farm
The Scientific and Educational Center for Molecular and Cellular Technologies has been opened on the basis of the St. Petersburg Chemical and Pharmaceutical University.
30.01.2019Serial killer
Every twentieth death in the world is associated with drunk driving or diseases caused by alcohol abuse.
25.09.2018Another benefit of hormone replacement therapy
Hormone therapy during menopause reduces the risk of bowel cancer.
11.01.2009Children's cannabinol
The drug Epidiolex was allowed to be used in children aged two years and older for the treatment of two severe forms of epilepsy.
26.06.2018Exchange of minds
Researchers have learned to evoke the illusion of being in someone else's body. Depending on the conditions of the experiment, the subjects perceived as their own body of another person, or a mannequin.
05.12.2008The genes of artistry
Two genes have been identified that are involved in the performing arts.
01.12.2008From Samara with love
An umbilical cord blood sample suitable for a Briton with multiple myeloma was found in the bank of the Samara medical Center "Dynasty".
04.10.2017Biotechmed-2017
The second annual conference "Biotechmed" has started its work in Gelendzhik today. Rostec State Corporation is the strategic partner of the conference.
14.09.2017A DNA database is being created in Russia
Last year, more than 21,600 DNA studies were conducted in the laboratories of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After the entry into force of the law, the number of examinations will increase by 18 times. It is expected that the development of the DNA examination method will significantly increase the detection of crimes.
19.11.2008The rules for conducting experiments with animals in Europe will become tougher
Researchers were skeptical about the new bill. According to them, he will only add paperwork to them, without providing additional protection of animal rights.
07.11.2008