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It turned out that GMO corn is useful

The use and harm of genetically modified plants is the topic of many scientific disputes and discussions. Transgenic form of modification has long been used in the agricultural industry, and - it should be given credit - brings a lot of tangible benefits. 

29 June 2018, 09:00

It turns out that mosquitoes can be vindictive

Mosquitoes have the ability to remember, like the smell of specific people, and the circumstances under which "acquaintance" occurred.
In the fight against mosquitoes, we often use all sorts of means - from electric fumigators, ointments and fragrant candles to looking for insects and getting rid of them "by hand".

27 June 2018, 09:00

Drinking hot drinks is dangerous

What kind of drink do we usually drink in cool weather? That's right: hot tea. It not only warms, but also gives a rush of energy, eliminates the first signs of a cold, invigorates.

25 June 2018, 09:00

Preparations with probiotics and xylitol are useless in case of sore throat

Sore throat often accompanies sore throat, flu and other infectious diseases. Medics say that viruses are responsible for 80% of the viruses, and only 20% are microbes. One of the tips from the sore throat, which can be heard everywhere - is a recommendation to drink preparations with probiotics and xylitol. It is believed that such tools help to cope more quickly with the microbial invasion.

20 May 2018, 09:00

Scientists have learned to accurately assess the biological age

On the Internet, you can find a lot of ways to determine the biological age - from standing on one leg to examining your own skin. Of course, such methods have nothing to do with science.

09 June 2018, 09:00

Similar gene activity unites various mental disorders

A similar genetic pattern is found immediately with several mental disorders: in a depressed state, autism, manic-depressive psychosis and schizophrenia.

13 June 2018, 09:00

Statistics of purulent otitis media in adults

The global incidence of purulent otitis media is approximately 1-46% of the world's inhabitants. The disease is registered in the population of both developed and developing countries, an average of 65 to 330 million patients. At the same time, in 60% of patients, hearing loss of varying degrees is observed.

15 June 2018, 09:00

Experts say: deja vu is normal

Many people know the state of deja vu - the feeling that a similar situation has already occurred before. Scientists are interested in whether there is anything mysterious and mysterious in this phenomenon. As a result, an expert in cognitive psychology, Ann Cleary, developed a technique capable of awakening a deja vu in a person.

17 June 2018, 09:00

Received approval for a new drug, intended for the therapy of neuroendocrine tumors

The FDA, the US Food and Drug Administration, recommended the use of the Lutathera medication (Lutetia 177Lu), which is designed to treat neuroendocrine tumors in the digestive system. 

21 June 2018, 09:00

Scientists have found a way to treat celiac disease

Employees of the University of Stanford found a way to "turn off" celiac disease - a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the digestive system.

11 June 2018, 09:00

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