Science and Technology

A new target in atherosclerosis treatment is a hormone that controls iron levels

Scientists from Emory University have identified hepcidin, a hormone that regulates iron levels in the body, which will help develop new treatments for atherosclerosis.

19 November 2011, 22:51

Women are 7.5 times more likely to suffer from Broken Heart Syndrome than men

Scientists from Japan first looked into this problem back in 1990 and called this condition “Broken Heart Syndrome”...

18 November 2011, 16:45

Energy source discovered for cancer cell division

Scientists have discovered that cancer cells have a recycling system to produce energy, which they use in further division...

18 November 2011, 11:44

Genes have been discovered that determine the effectiveness of artificial insemination

Having certain genes that are responsible for the development of uterine receptivity may improve pregnancy rates during in vitro fertilization (IVF-ET)...

18 November 2011, 11:30

Beer, just like wine, has a positive effect on the heart

Beer, like wine, has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system, Italian scientists claim...

18 November 2011, 11:23

A mouthwash has been developed that permanently protects against tooth decay

The medicinal substance Sm Shi STAMP C16G2 acts as a "smart bomb", eliminating only harmful bacteria...

17 November 2011, 16:09

The risk of developing a stroke depends on blood type

Scientists suggest that certain blood types are linked to an increased risk of stroke...

17 November 2011, 14:23

Seasonal flu vaccination increases susceptibility to other flu strains in the future

The annual flu vaccine is effective against seasonal flu, but may make people more vulnerable to future flu pandemic viruses...

17 November 2011, 12:27

Scientists have found a reason why the body cannot defend itself against tuberculosis

Tuberculosis, which kills more than 2 million people each year, is caused by bacteria known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis...

17 November 2011, 12:15

HIV vaccine: Scientists debunk top 10 myths

The HIV Vaccine Research Unit, housed at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center (USA), debunks the top 10 myths about HIV vaccine research

17 November 2011, 10:28

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