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11 March 2010, 15:54
Human genome decoding is for practical use
Two independent studies in the U.S. have made it possible to decode the entire genome of patients to find the exact genetic cause of their diseases, according to medical reports published online Wednesday.
Human genome decoding is for practical use
Two independent studies in the U.S. have made it possible to decode the entire genome of patients to find the exact genetic cause of their diseases, according to medical reports published online Wednesday.
11 March 2010, 11:37
Kazan Zoo launches competition to choose best name for lynx
On March 18 the zoo's lynxes will turn 9 months old.
Kazan Zoo launches competition to choose best name for lynx
On March 18 the zoo's lynxes will turn 9 months old.
10 March 2010, 15:20
Chile's earthquake 'may cost insurers up to $7bn'
The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re has estimated.
Chile's earthquake 'may cost insurers up to $7bn'
The earthquake in Chile may cost the global insurance industry as much as $7bn (£4.7bn), Swiss Re has estimated.
10 March 2010, 14:47
Environmentalists unite to campaign for Baikal’s protection
Russian public organisations have today announced the setup of a coalition called For Baikal! and the launch of collecting signatures under a petition to UNESCO.
Environmentalists unite to campaign for Baikal’s protection
Russian public organisations have today announced the setup of a coalition called For Baikal! and the launch of collecting signatures under a petition to UNESCO.
9 March 2010, 17:26
Fatty diet may influence chances of giving birth to a boy
What women eat while they are in the early stages of pregnancy influences the sex and health of their unborn baby, new research suggests.
Fatty diet may influence chances of giving birth to a boy
What women eat while they are in the early stages of pregnancy influences the sex and health of their unborn baby, new research suggests.
9 March 2010, 12:30
Extension of hunting permits to take place until March 31
The Rosprirodnadzor Tatarstan environmental authority has commenced to extend hunting permits’ validity terms in 2010, reports the authority at the website.
Extension of hunting permits to take place until March 31
The Rosprirodnadzor Tatarstan environmental authority has commenced to extend hunting permits’ validity terms in 2010, reports the authority at the website.
9 March 2010, 11:57
Scientists find why "sunshine" vitamin D is crucial
Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection, scientists said on Sunday.
Scientists find why "sunshine" vitamin D is crucial
Vitamin D is vital in activating human defences and low levels suffered by around half the world's population may mean their immune systems' killer T cells are poor at fighting infection, scientists said on Sunday.
9 March 2010, 11:29
Strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey
Officials said the nearby village of Okcular had been almost destroyed and several others badly damaged.
Strong earthquake hits eastern Turkey
Officials said the nearby village of Okcular had been almost destroyed and several others badly damaged.
9 March 2010, 11:18
Garlic has anti-cancer properties, scientists find
In spite of the strong smell and related inconvenience, garlic should be regularly included in the diet.
Garlic has anti-cancer properties, scientists find
In spite of the strong smell and related inconvenience, garlic should be regularly included in the diet.
6 March 2010, 09:14
DNA test 'could predict most effective diet'
A simple DNA test may predict whether someone is more likely to lose weight on a low fat or a low carbohydrate diet, say US researchers.
DNA test 'could predict most effective diet'
A simple DNA test may predict whether someone is more likely to lose weight on a low fat or a low carbohydrate diet, say US researchers.
5 March 2010, 13:17
Climate change human link evidence 'stronger'
A review from the UK Met Office says it is becoming clearer that human activities are causing climate change.
Climate change human link evidence 'stronger'
A review from the UK Met Office says it is becoming clearer that human activities are causing climate change.
4 March 2010, 11:59
Hand-held device on trial for migraine sufferers
A new hand-held device that delivers a magnetic pulse to the back of the head could become an alternative to drug treatment for people with migraines.
Hand-held device on trial for migraine sufferers
A new hand-held device that delivers a magnetic pulse to the back of the head could become an alternative to drug treatment for people with migraines.
4 March 2010, 11:53
Home of the Future designed in Japan
The mass construction of "intelligent" houses in Japan is planned to be rolled out in 2015.
Home of the Future designed in Japan
The mass construction of "intelligent" houses in Japan is planned to be rolled out in 2015.
4 March 2010, 11:42
Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors
Frightened by more heavy aftershocks, coastal residents in Chile camped out on hillsides on Thursday, five days after one of the strongest earthquakes in a century killed more than 800 people.
Chile keeps shaking, rattling survivors
Frightened by more heavy aftershocks, coastal residents in Chile camped out on hillsides on Thursday, five days after one of the strongest earthquakes in a century killed more than 800 people.
4 March 2010, 11:17
Tatarstan forest managers discuss personnel policy
The issue on the agenda was improvement of the personnel policy in the Tatarstan forestry sector.
Tatarstan forest managers discuss personnel policy
The issue on the agenda was improvement of the personnel policy in the Tatarstan forestry sector.
3 March 2010, 17:35
Drinking coffee protects the heart – scientists claim
A strong cup of coffee really could be a lifesaver, claim scientists, after they found that caffeine may protect the heart.
Drinking coffee protects the heart – scientists claim
A strong cup of coffee really could be a lifesaver, claim scientists, after they found that caffeine may protect the heart.
3 March 2010, 12:24
UN warns HIV/Aids leading cause of death in women
HIV has become the leading cause of death and disease among women of reproductive age worldwide, the UN programme on HIV/Aids says.
UN warns HIV/Aids leading cause of death in women
HIV has become the leading cause of death and disease among women of reproductive age worldwide, the UN programme on HIV/Aids says.
3 March 2010, 11:07
Second wave of floods more dangerous, meteorologists in Tatarstan say
Problems could arise in mid April, when the Kama, Vyatka and Belaya rivers overflow.
Second wave of floods more dangerous, meteorologists in Tatarstan say
Problems could arise in mid April, when the Kama, Vyatka and Belaya rivers overflow.
3 March 2010, 09:56
Russian system of registration of medicines, food plagued by corruption – Putin
Russia has a ramified system of government bodies and expert organizations, Putin said.
Russian system of registration of medicines, food plagued by corruption – Putin
Russia has a ramified system of government bodies and expert organizations, Putin said.
2 March 2010, 13:47
Ice deposits found at Moon's pole
A radar experiment aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar spacecraft has identified thick deposits of water ice near the Moon's north pole.
Ice deposits found at Moon's pole
A radar experiment aboard India's Chandrayaan-1 lunar spacecraft has identified thick deposits of water ice near the Moon's north pole.
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