Science and Technology

Stem cell "immortality protein" discovered

An enzyme has been identified that facilitates the histone grip on stem cell genes needed to maintain their immortality and multifunctionality.

23 August 2012, 09:25

Well-known drug kills cancer stem cells

A group of Canadian scientists has developed a new method for searching for drugs that target cancer stem cells.

22 August 2012, 19:37

Apple peel lowers blood pressure

Peeling an apple can significantly reduce the fruit's health benefits

22 August 2012, 15:24

Seminal fluid increases the likelihood of conception

A protein found in seminal fluid that affects the female hormonal system, increasing the likelihood of conception

22 August 2012, 09:13

The mechanism of action of a component of anti-wrinkle creams has been deciphered

Scientists have deciphered the mechanism of action of alpha hydroxyl acids (AHA) – a key component of chemical cosmetic peels and creams for reducing wrinkles

20 August 2012, 21:26

One package of walnuts a day and you're a fertility god?

Eating 75 grams of walnuts per day increases vitality, motility and sperm morphology

21 August 2012, 19:19

Broccoli could be a kind of panacea for cancer

Scientists working to find new effective ways to fight cancer have made a sensational announcement

21 August 2012, 19:21

The first contraceptive for men may have been found

A compound has been obtained that allows for the reversible inhibition of the formation of mature spermatozoa

20 August 2012, 09:05

New protein discovered to be a target for diabetes treatment

Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered a molecule that plays a key role in increasing stress in the earliest stages of diabetes.

17 August 2012, 15:26

A new breast cancer oncogene has been discovered

American scientists have discovered a new breast cancer oncogene called FAM83B, Business Standart reports

16 August 2012, 10:05