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Science and Technology

Cannabinoid receptor CB1 prevents the development of senile dementia

The cannabinoid receptor CB1 helps neurons resist inflammatory processes and age-related changes in the brain that lead to the death of nerve cells.
13 July 2011, 22:40

People with allergies are less likely to develop cancer

Statistically, people who suffer from contact allergies are less susceptible to certain types of malignant tumors, including brain, breast and skin cancer.
12 July 2011, 21:46

Scientists: salt deficiency triggers mechanisms similar to heroin addiction

A joint study by American and Australian scientists found that salt is addictive, and in the case of a deficiency of this substance, the same genetic and neurological mechanisms are triggered as in nicotine, heroin or cocaine addiction
12 July 2011, 21:26

Human embryos can automatically correct errors in their own DNA

Human embryos with genetic defects can automatically correct errors in their own DNA, promoting the growth of normal cells and minimizing the activity of those cells that have the wrong number of chromosomes.
11 July 2011, 23:54

Study: Alcohol is extremely destructive to cellular DNA

In our body, ethanol turns into acetaldehyde, which behaves quite aggressively towards DNA. Two groups of proteins protect genes from the harmful substance: one of them neutralizes acetaldehyde itself, the second is engaged in repairing damaged DNA.
09 July 2011, 00:05

Scientists: Autism develops due to environmental influences

Research by scientists from Stanford University (USA) suggests that in most cases the causes of autism spectrum disorders are not genetic, but can be attributed to environmental influences.
08 July 2011, 23:40

Sweden has performed the first trachea transplant grown from stem cells

A 36-year-old man with tracheal cancer in Sweden has had a new trachea created in a lab from his own stem cells transplanted into his body. It was the first successful attempt of its kind.
08 July 2011, 23:18

Scientists claim 'millennial man' will soon emerge

The first person to live to 150 has already been born, according to gerontologist Aubrey de Grey. Even more incredibly, the first person to live to 1,000 years will be born in the next two decades.
06 July 2011, 15:27

Scientists: Red wine can be considered the equivalent of exercise

According to the authors of the work, resveratrol (an ingredient in red wine) can prevent the negative impact of space flights and a sedentary lifestyle on human health. This means that red wine can be considered a “liquid” equivalent of physical exercise, which is so necessary for the human body to maintain all functions.

06 July 2011, 15:15

Scientists have created a device that allows lame people to walk normally

Scientists have created a device that emits electrical impulses. It restores the freedom of movement of limping people, allowing them to walk normally...
01 July 2011, 21:40

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