Employees of the Free University of Amsterdam (VU Amsterdam) decoded the genome of a Dutch woman, who lived to 115 years without any signs of senile dementia
Chemists created an artificial structure capable of self-reproducing like a DNA molecule. It's not far off the time when materials will multiply themselves, scientists believe. DNA Idea
Foreign language serves the brain as something of a constant charge, thanks to which a trained brain can compensate for the damage from the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
The increase (and improvement) in the human brain during evolution could be the result of a doubling of the gene that helps brain cells move from place to place.
A colossal comparative study of the genomes of 29 mammalian species can lead to a revision of the principles of the functioning and organization of the human genome.
People with a genetic predisposition to heart disease can reduce the risk of their development with a diet that contains fresh vegetables and fruits, say Canadian scientists.
The beneficial effect of chocolate lies in the flavonoids, which are contained in it in large quantities. It is proved that these substances reduce blood pressure and improve the rheological properties of the blood.
Scientists of the German company BASF have developed chewing gum containing probiotics, which positively influences the condition of the oral cavity and contributes to the prevention of caries.
