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Healthy skepticism

Myths about herbal medicine

Scientific phytotherapy is an important direction in official medicine. However, there is also traditional herbal medicine, which has many supporters. This article will cover several myths about herbal medicine.

08.07.2013
Genetic engineering

Big sport: from genetic selection to gene doping

A new era is beginning in Russian sports: genetic technologies are being introduced to train athletes. An example to follow is China, where champions were "raised" for the 2008 Olympics…

08.07.2013
Genetics

In Vitro fertilization: choose healthy embryos

The technology of preimplantation genetic screening, which allows, among other things, relatively quickly and inexpensively to detect chromosomal abnormalities in embryos obtained as a result of IVF, has successfully passed the first test.

08.07.2013
Exhibitions and conferences

Waiting for the FEBS-2013 Congress

Alexander Gabibov, President of the Russian Society of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists, Corresponding Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, told about how Russia won the right to host the 38th Annual Congress of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) and what scientists expect from it.

05.07.2013
Biomedicine

The resurrection of beta cells

There are cells in the pancreas of mice that can be transformed into insulin-producing beta cells; this transformation can be carried out at any age and several times. It remains for scientists to prove that this method is applicable to the human body.

05.07.2013
Healthy skepticism

Bigfoot turned out to be a possum

A fierce dispute arose between a veterinarian from Texas, who allegedly proved the existence of a bigfoot, and a journalist who conducted an independent study.

05.07.2013
Various

Stem cell treatment: another falsification

As it turned out, in the application for patenting the stem cell treatment technique, Vannoni used photographs from the publications of other scientists. The clinical trials planned by the government have been canceled.

04.07.2013
Biomedicine

Stem cells cured two more AIDS patients

The doctors managed to increase the number of HIV-free patients to four: this time the lucky ones were two patients who had a bone marrow transplant due to blood cancer.

04.07.2013
Other life sciences

Red Blood Cell Stethoscope

Under the influence of a laser beam, red blood cells begin to emit sound waves. Analyzing them, it is possible to determine the size and shape of red blood cells with high speed and accuracy. This technique can simplify and speed up the diagnosis of blood diseases.

04.07.2013
Your health

The heart monitor that is always with you

Qardio has introduced two wireless electronic devices for monitoring vital signs of the body, including people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system.

04.07.2013
Your health

The Ministry of Health warns not in vain

Measures to combat smoking, which were taken in 41 countries between 2007 and 2010, will help prevent about 7.4 million premature deaths by 2050, according to WHO.

04.07.2013
Grants and competitions

Internship in Canada for postdocs

The annual Frederick Bunting Grant Program was established by the Government of Canada to support the participation of outstanding young professionals, Canadian citizens and foreigners in research postdoctoral programs.

03.07.2013
Grants and competitions

Master's degree in Geneva

The Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Geneva invites young specialists with a bachelor's degree to participate in a scholarship competition for master's degree studies.

03.07.2013
Other life sciences

Alzheimer's disease: a new suspect

According to a study by Temple University scientists, corticosteroids – hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex in response to stress – may be a key trigger for the development of late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

03.07.2013
Your health

Nightlife hits the liver

The combination of circadian rhythm disorders with alcohol hits the liver twice as hard as alcohol alone.

03.07.2013
Various

Old people now have their honor

On Monday, a new law came into force in China, according to which adult children are now required to visit their parents. Violators will be fined and even imprisoned.

03.07.2013
Controversial

A head transplant?

Professor Sergio Canavero from the University of Turin published an article in Surgical Neurology International, in which he justified the possibility and technically described the process of human head transplantation.

02.07.2013