Science and Technology

Scientists have discovered the secret of longevity

A group of scientists from the Spanish National Cancer Research Centre (CNIO), led by Director Maria Blasco, using innovative research methods on mammals, have established that life expectancy at the molecular level is determined by telomeres – the end sections of chromosomes that perform a protective function.

02 October 2012, 18:00

A new way to control blood sugar levels has been found

Scientists have discovered that the action of digestive enzymes responsible for processing starchy foods can be turned on and off, which helps to better control the condition of people suffering from type 2 diabetes.

02 October 2012, 11:15

High cholesterol does not lead to heart disease

Researchers at the University of California and their colleagues from other American institutes claim that cholesterol precursors actually suppress inflammatory responses in the body.

02 October 2012, 10:34

The "perfect" anti-inflammatory has been found

Scientists have discovered a previously unknown function of the TRPC6 protein, which could become a new component for more effective action of anti-inflammatory drugs.

01 October 2012, 20:28

Scientists are one step away from understanding why diabetes develops

Scientists have come closer to understanding the causes of diabetes. The results of a new study by scientists indicate that the intestines of people suffering from type 2 diabetes contain a greater number of pathogenic bacteria.

29 September 2012, 09:18

Scientists have developed a new strategy to fight HIV

A new study showing how the HIV virus attacks "senescent cells," or memory T cells, could lead to a new approach to using drugs to stop the virus from growing, according to researchers at the Mason Institute.

28 September 2012, 20:43

Blood tests detect cancer in its early stages

Scientists have developed a new method for detecting cancer at an early stage. The new development requires less time to detect breast cancer and non-small cell lung cancer - the most common type of lung cancer - before the obvious symptoms (cough, weight loss) that indicate the disease.

28 September 2012, 14:15