Science and Technology

Scientists have revised the molecular mechanisms of Parkinson's disease

The protein synuclein, responsible for the formation of amyloid deposits in Parkinson's disease, exists in a polymeric form in healthy cells, and in order to form toxic amyloid deposits, it must first leave the normal protein complexes.

15 August 2011, 18:57

The safest font for eyesight is Verdana in font size 10-12 pins

The safest font for eyesight is Verdana, 10-12 points. This is the conclusion reached by American scientists after conducting a study financed by the customer of this font.

15 August 2011, 18:16

"Electronic skin" will be able to monitor body functions online

You can monitor your heart, brain and muscles without bulky electrodes and power systems. “Electronic skin” is the name of a new device that will be able to monitor body functions online.

12 August 2011, 22:41

Scientists have figured out the molecular mechanism of axon myelination

Scientists have figured out the molecular signaling mechanism that triggers the buildup of "electrical insulation" in neurons. This, in turn, has a beneficial effect on the capabilities of the central nervous system (CNS), in particular the brain.

12 August 2011, 22:22

Scientists have identified the reason for the lack of ability to regenerate heart muscle cells

Stem cell researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have discovered why adult heart muscle cells, called cardiomyocytes, have lost their ability to proliferate, and may explain why the human heart has such limited regeneration capacity.

12 August 2011, 21:17

The future of the embryo can be predicted by the pattern of movement of the egg cell

Immediately after fertilization, the cytoplasm of the egg begins to move, and the nature and speed of the cytoplasmic pulsation can be used to determine whether the embryo will be viable.

10 August 2011, 19:04

Sunshine and vitamin D significantly reduce the risk of cavities

Experts from the American Sunlight, Nutrition, and Health Research Center (SUNARC), having analyzed the results of several studies, came to the conclusion that the sun and vitamin D significantly reduce the risk of tooth decay.

10 August 2011, 19:01

US scientists have developed a universal antiviral drug

A protein antiviral complex developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA) successfully eliminates 15 types of viruses, from influenza to dengue fever.

10 August 2011, 18:50

Baker's yeast vaccine is effective against fungal diseases

The baker's yeast vaccine is effective against a range of fungal infectious diseases, including aspergillosis and coccidioidomycosis.

10 August 2011, 18:23

A virus has been created that tracks down HIV-infected cells

Professor Pin Wang from the University of Southern California (USA) and colleagues have created a virus that hunts down HIV-infected cells.

09 August 2011, 19:27