Science and Technology

Scientists suggest treating heart attack with light

Powerful light, including daylight, can reduce the risk of heart attack or minimize the damage to the heart muscle caused by it.

27 April 2012, 10:35

Reason found why 10% of the human genome is made up of retrovirus genes

Virologists have identified a mechanism that has allowed retroviruses to replicate efficiently for millions of years as part of mammalian DNA.

27 April 2012, 08:38

Vitamin E sold in drugstores does not protect against cancer

The advertising fails to mention that these substances are found in nature in a variety of forms – and they are not all the same in their qualities.

26 April 2012, 11:16

Infertility drugs double the risk of leukemia in children

Taking hormonal substances designed to stimulate the ovaries before conception more than doubles the risk of a child developing leukemia

25 April 2012, 11:25

Embryoscope - a development that increases fertilization success by 50% (video)

The new development increases the success rate of fertilization by 50% and enables future parents to monitor the development of their child from the moment of conception.

24 April 2012, 09:06

Aspirin promotes weight loss

Salicylic acid, which is formed as a result of the breakdown of aspirin, activates the breakdown of fat cells.

23 April 2012, 10:31

Omega-3 acids minimize the physical damage caused by smoking

Omega-3 fatty acids may help minimize the physical damage caused by smoking

23 April 2012, 09:38

Scientists have created an artificial carrier of genetic information

An alternative to the natural carriers of genetic information DNA and RNA are xenonucleic acids (synthesized in the laboratory), which are capable of transmitting genetic information.

20 April 2012, 12:03

Gum disease does not increase the risk of heart disease

Periodontitis does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and is not considered to be its cause.

20 April 2012, 11:40

Oncologists have revolutionized the treatment of breast cancer

New cancer genes identified that should change the classic approach to diagnosing the disease

19 April 2012, 11:04