Science and Technology

Vitamin D does not help with colds

New Zealand scientists concluded: drugs with vitamin D do not help either to avoid colds, or to alleviate symptoms.

04 October 2012, 20:34

Is there an intelligence gene?

Scientists do not deny the possible influence of genes on the human mind, but we are convinced that we are not yet able to understand the mechanism of this influence.

04 October 2012, 12:35

Lack of zinc leads to cancer

The new study outlined for the first time the biological mechanism with which a lack of zinc with age can lead to a decrease in immunity and an increase in inflammation.

03 October 2012, 20:00

Smoking and alcohol increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer

Smoking and immoderate love for alcoholic beverages bring cancer closer to 10 years.

03 October 2012, 17:53

Learning to Live on Mars: Scientists Develop a Fatigue Management Program

Scientists from the Brigham Women's Hospital developed and studied a program that can manage human fatigue, and also coordinate the work of all body systems in the event of such a disruption in the rhythm of life.

02 October 2012, 21:11

Scientists have discovered the secret of longevity

A group of scientists from the Spanish National Cancer Research Center (CNIO), headed by Director Maria Blascoe, using innovative research methods in mammals, established that the lifespan at the molecular level is determined by telomeres - the end sections of the chromosomes that perform a protective function.

02 October 2012, 18:00

A new way to control the blood sugar level is found

Scientists have found that the action of digestive enzymes responsible for processing starch-containing foods can be "turned on" and "off", which helps to better monitor the condition of people suffering from type 2 diabetes.

02 October 2012, 11:15

High cholesterol does not lead to heart disease

Researchers at the University of California and their colleagues from other American institutions claim that in fact cholesterol precursors suppress inflammatory reactions in the body.

02 October 2012, 10:34

Found an "ideal" anti-inflammatory drug

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown function of protein TRPC6, which can become a new component for the more effective action of anti-inflammatory drugs.

01 October 2012, 20:28

Scientists in the Step from Understanding the Causes of Diabetes

Scientists have come close to understanding the causes of diabetes. The results of a new study of scientists suggest that in the intestines of people with type 2 diabetes, there are more pathogenic bacteria.

29 September 2012, 09:18

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