How to recover nerve cells
American Nutrition and Medicine Administration gave permission for elementary stem cell transplantation into brains to physicians from Stanford.
China defeated bird flu!
China invented own version of medicine from bird flu - analogue Tamiflu which is considered as the most effective medication from illness at present moment.
First human cured of HIV
25-year old Andrew Stimpson became the first human who cured of HIV.
Diet secrets from Ludmila Gurchenko
Actress doesn`t hide her age: she doesn`t see any sense in it because date of birth is written in her passport - November 12, 1935.
Pills from hunger
Scientists discovered hormone responsible for hunger.
The S/A systems: New Technology
Industry experts have believed that the introduction of the starter/alternator (S/A) concept in traditional gasoline-engine vehicles would coincide with the launch of 36V/42V electrical systems. Well, maybe not. European parts manufacturer Valeo has announced it will provide a 12V/14V-based S/A system for a new car from Peugeot-Citroen.
Hormone raises hope of victory in war on obesity
Scientists have discovered a hormone that suppresses appetite, raising hopes of new treatments in the fight against obesity, according to a study published today.
Sedatives risk fears for elderly
Taking sedatives to aid sleep may do the elderly more harm than good, researchers have concluded. Up to a third of elderly people are prescribed sleeping pills because they are affected by insomnia.
Body image, not menopause, causes lack of desire
Women who lose their sexual desire as they age may not be the victims of hormonal changes but may be reacting to their own body image, U.S. researchers reported.
Remains of "Godzilla" croc found
The fossilised remains of a crocodile that ruled the oceans 140 million years ago have been discovered in Patagonia. Scientists have nicknamed the creature Godzilla, because of its dinosaur-like snout and jagged teeth.
Over eight million Russians diagnosed with chronic cardiac insufficiency
A group of German and Russian doctors performed a unique operation in the Russian Research Center of Surgery. Two artificial ventricles were implanted to the heart of a 54-year-old patient
New device: tortoises - clones
A scientist from Rostov-on-Don has invented a device that makes a clone from a tortoise.
What makes women safer drivers?
The female hormone oestrogen could give women the edge when it comes to tasks such as safe driving, say researchers.
Copernicus remains found in Poland
Polish archaeologists are certain they have located the skeletal remains of Nicholas Copernicus, the 16th-century cleric whose heliocentric theory was to revolutionise astronomy.
Cyber-turtle created in Russia
Russian scientists learnt turtles to serve in reconnaissance and help ecologists. They placed video cameras at their shell and invented method to assign the trajectory of animal movement.
Happy marriage helps fight flu
Happily married people are more likely to fight off flu effectively, research suggests.
Basement of 7-th World Wonder found
French underwater archeologists found basement of Faros lighthouse in Alexandria - the 7-th Wonder of the World.
New information about "bird flu": virus registered at 7 Russian settlements
Diagnose of "bird flu" was registered in 7 settlements of Russia, Ministry of agriculture informs.
Women need time to appreciate joke
Women need more time to appreciate joke because they analyze whether it is actually funny and decent. But they get more satisfaction from good joke.
What measures women`s beauty?
The criteria are not physique or warm-heartedness. Scientists from English University of St. Andrew discovered that female attractiveness is determined by amount of female hormone estrogen in organism.
Bees are able to solve complicated colour puzzles?
Bees have a much more sophisticated visual system than previously thought, according to a new UCL (University College London) study in which bees were able to solve complicated colour puzzles.
Natural sleep aids
An estimated 50 million to 60 million Americans have insomnia. In the 2005 National Sleep Foundation poll, 11 percent of those asked said they have used alcoholic beverages to fall asleep; 9 percent have used over-the-counter sleep aids, and 7 percent have used prescription sleeping pills.
Flu inoculation is civil duty of Russian citizens - Onishchenko
GENEVA, November 9 -- Russian citizens should view flu inoculation as "their civil duty," Chief Public Health Official Gennady Onishchenko told Itar-Tass in Geneva on Tuesday.
Energy vampires do not need fangs to live
A lot of people will probably say that they sometimes experience weird and unpleasant feelings after even a short conversation with others, whether it is a friend or a stranger. A person may feel fagged out and weary after such communication.
Planet Venus: Earth`s "evil twin"
The Babylonians called it "Ishtar". To the Mayans, it was known as "Chak ek", which translates as "great star".