Science and Technology

Artificial intelligence: a chip has been developed that mimics brain activity

US scientists have taken a major step towards developing artificial intelligence by creating a computer chip that mimics brain activity

16 November 2011, 17:01

Risk of erectile dysfunction is related to the amount of medication taken

The more medications a man takes, the higher his risk of developing erectile dysfunction (impotence)

16 November 2011, 12:55

Study: Kiwi helps lower blood pressure

The study results showed that eating three kiwis a day improved 24-hour blood pressure better than eating an apple a day.

16 November 2011, 12:39

In the name of life: Scientists intend to put some seriously injured people into anabiosis

The new strategy involves placing patients in a state of extreme hypothermia that would allow them to survive without brain damage for about an hour.

15 November 2011, 15:50

Stem cell therapy is effective in treating heart failure

Australian company Mesoblast Ltd has announced the effectiveness of stem cell therapy for heart failure...

15 November 2011, 12:26

A protein has been discovered that slows the development of breast cancer

Scientists say the discovery opens up good prospects for more effective treatment of the disease and improved quality of life for a large number of patients...

14 November 2011, 17:27

Consumption of nuts increases serotonin levels

A new scientific study has shown for the first time that nut consumption may provide health benefits by reducing substances in the body associated with inflammation and other risk factors for cardiovascular disease in patients with metabolic syndrome...

14 November 2011, 15:23

Scientists develop new methods to fight brain disease

Scientists are working on an effective treatment for brain diseases, including dementia and depression. This development will allow therapy to be directed at specific cellular processes in certain areas of the brain without causing side effects in other areas of the nervous system...

13 November 2011, 15:30

Fish consumption reduces the risk of diabetes, heart disease and obesity

People who regularly eat fish as their main source of animal protein have lower blood glucose levels and are at lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and obesity than those who do not eat it...

13 November 2011, 15:40

Disruption of biological rhythms leads to premature skin aging

Scientists have studied the role of daily biological rhythms (circadian rhythms) in the regenerative capacity of skin stem cells.

11 November 2011, 19:51

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