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Science and Technology

Created an artificial lens, almost identical to the biological

The lens, consisting of thousands of nanosized polymer layers, was developed by the joint efforts of the Western Reserve University of Kesa, the Rose-Halman Institute of Technology, the US Marine Research Laboratory and PolymerPlus.
14 November 2012, 09:00

Loneliness leads to changes in the brain and depression

Prolonged loneliness can provoke the defeat of nerve connections, in particular, damage the layer of insulation on them, which allows to pass the signals without loss
14 November 2012, 11:00

A self-healing sensitive material was created

Scientists have been trying to create material that imitated human skin for many years, had the same characteristics and could perform such functions.
13 November 2012, 21:02

A prohibited drug can fight the flu

Methamphetamine significantly reduces susceptibility to human influenza epithelial cell infection.
12 November 2012, 11:00

Removal of superfluous chromosome will not cure Down syndrome

Scientists managed to remove excess 21 chromosome
12 November 2012, 10:00

Biomarker will help to diagnose diabetes long before its appearance

A new study of scientists has identified a biomarker that indicates that a person is at risk for developing type 2 diabetes and is diagnosed many years before the disease is diagnosed.
08 November 2012, 11:00

Genes tell about the taste of beef

In the course of the research, a team of scientists led by Jean-François Oquette selected 3,000 genes that can affect the aroma, tenderness and juiciness of meat - the main criteria by which the quality of meat products is evaluated.
08 November 2012, 10:00

Appearance will tell about the risk of heart disease

In the course of the study, Dr. Hansen and her team found that people with early signs of aging have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular ailments, in particular the risk of a heart attack lies in wait for them 57% more often, and coronary heart disease 39%.
08 November 2012, 09:00

Interesting facts about the immune system of the body

Scientists do not stop working on comprehension of the riddle of immunity, but there are no more white spots and secrets even in modern science. So what do we know, and what remains unknown about immunity?
07 November 2012, 16:00

Multivitamins do not reduce the risk of heart disease in men

Multivitamins can help reduce the risk of cancer in healthy older men, but do not affect the risk of developing heart disease.
07 November 2012, 13:00

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