Chemists have created an artificial structure that can self-replicate like a DNA molecule. The time is not far off when materials will self-replicate, scientists believe. DNA idea
A foreign language serves as a kind of constant exercise for the brain, thanks to which a trained brain can compensate for the damage from the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
The increase (and improvement) of the human brain over the course of evolution may have resulted from the duplication of a gene that helps brain cells move from place to place.
A colossal comparative study of the genomes of 29 mammal species could lead to a revision of the principles of functioning and organization of the human genome.
People with a genetic predisposition to heart disease may be able to reduce their risk by eating a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables, Canadian scientists say.
The beneficial effect of chocolate is due to the flavonoids it contains in large quantities. These substances have been proven to reduce blood pressure and improve the rheological properties of the blood.
Scientists from the German company BASF have developed chewing gum containing probiotics, which has a positive effect on the condition of the oral cavity and helps prevent caries.
Scientists have developed a new "smart" Petri dish that contains photosensors that will allow video recordings and photographs of growing microorganisms and cell colonies to be taken automatically.
