Latest news from Scientific Project Lomonosov on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/plants-of-the-kaliningrad-region-turned-out-to-be-rich-in-antioxidants-and-antimicrobials/?sc=rsin /articles/plants-of-the-kaliningrad-region-turned-out-to-be-rich-in-antioxidants-and-antimicrobials/?sc=rsin Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:05:45 EST Scientists from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University stated that the biological activity of extracts of four plants that growing in the Kaliningrad region is provided by phenolic compounds -- aromatic alcohols. These substances provide antioxidant and antimicrobic properties to Aesculus hippocastanum, Melilotus officinalis, Eryngium maritimum, and Hedysarum neglectum. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/mechanical-loads-improved-properties-of-magnetic-microwires/?sc=rsin /articles/mechanical-loads-improved-properties-of-magnetic-microwires/?sc=rsin Wed, 31 Jul 2024 01:05:35 EST Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University found out that mechanical impact on amorphic ferromagnetic wires during their heat treatment - annealing - improved magnetic properties of these composites. Such materials thanks to the ability to change their magnetization quickly can be used for creation of protective magnetic marks and trackers. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/a-mistake-in-the-diagnosis-of-mania-can-be-fatal/?sc=rsin /articles/a-mistake-in-the-diagnosis-of-mania-can-be-fatal/?sc=rsin Thu, 04 Jul 2024 06:05:10 EST Psychiatrists have revealed acute delirious mania. The condition is a severe psychiatric syndrome, the clinical signs of which develop rapidly and force the patient to require emergency care. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/defective-crystals-of-tin-diselenide-turned-out-to-be-promising-photoconductors/?sc=rsin /articles/defective-crystals-of-tin-diselenide-turned-out-to-be-promising-photoconductors/?sc=rsin Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:05:57 EST Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University in frames of academic mobility between China and Russia together with colleagues from Qiqihar University grew "defective" crystals of tin diselenide, that have atoms of selenium in greater or less amount, than in standard structure of this compound. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/polymeric-coating-improved-piezoelectric-properties-of-composites-for-drug-delivery/?sc=rsin /articles/polymeric-coating-improved-piezoelectric-properties-of-composites-for-drug-delivery/?sc=rsin Wed, 03 Jul 2024 11:05:20 EST Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University found out that polymeric coating enables to improve the structure and properties of magnetoelectric composites, that are used in medicine for drug delivery and also in creation of implants and tissues. Thus, modification with polymer helps equal distribution of composite's components, and also enhances its piezoelectric properties by 40%. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/vibrational-spectra-will-help-to-distinguish-amber-and-amber-like-resins/?sc=rsin /articles/vibrational-spectra-will-help-to-distinguish-amber-and-amber-like-resins/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Jun 2024 06:05:28 EST Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University obtained vibrational spectra for 15 samples of amber and resins, that imitate amber, from all over the world. The data presented by authors can be used as a kind of standard in order to distinguish false gems and products from real amber. Results of the research are published in magazine Data in Brief. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/mexican-researchers-have-found-that-people-who-avoid-going-to-psychologists-choose-the-most-violent-suicide-methods/?sc=rsin /articles/mexican-researchers-have-found-that-people-who-avoid-going-to-psychologists-choose-the-most-violent-suicide-methods/?sc=rsin Fri, 03 May 2024 03:05:47 EST Researchers from the National Autonomous University of Mexico, together with physicians of the Fray Bernardino Alvarez Psychiatric Hospital in Mexico city, have conducted a study, which demonstrated that male subjects with suicidal behavior who had not sought psychological or psychiatric assistance were likely to select more violent suicide methods compared to female subjects. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/scientists-suggested-a-new-method-for-diagnosising-of-heart-diseases/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-suggested-a-new-method-for-diagnosising-of-heart-diseases/?sc=rsin Sat, 27 Apr 2024 15:05:12 EST Scientists from Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University proved that Raman spectroscopy, a method by which diffusion property of substances is analyzed, can be used in diagnosing of coronary vascular diseases. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/scientists-have-mathematically-simulated-an-epileptic-seizure-for-the-first-time/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-have-mathematically-simulated-an-epileptic-seizure-for-the-first-time/?sc=rsin Sat, 27 Apr 2024 03:05:16 EST Scientists at Immanuel Kant BFU have developed a mathematical model that describes human brain condition in epilepsy. The system reproduced changes in brain activity during a seizure, as well as taking into account multiple interactions among neurons and other brain cells. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/scientists-explained-what-defines-the-leaves-type-and-that-in-100-years-a-third-of-the-world-s-forests-will-change/?sc=rsin /articles/scientists-explained-what-defines-the-leaves-type-and-that-in-100-years-a-third-of-the-world-s-forests-will-change/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:05:35 EST An international collaboration of scientists with the participation of an ecologist from RUDN University conducted the first global analysis of leaf type. In addition, the authors described the current state of forests and said what will happen to them by the end of the century due to climate change. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/61-of-the-world-s-lost-forests-can-be-restored-to-significantly-reduce-greenhouse-emissions/?sc=rsin /articles/61-of-the-world-s-lost-forests-can-be-restored-to-significantly-reduce-greenhouse-emissions/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:05:34 EST An international collaboration of scientists with the participation of a RUDN ecologist has for the first time assessed the natural potential of the world's forests to retain carbon. The results can be called hopeful - those regions where forests can still be restored have great potential and will help reduce the amount of greenhouse gases. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/rudn-engineers-run-a-diesel-engine-on-vegetable-oil/?sc=rsin /articles/rudn-engineers-run-a-diesel-engine-on-vegetable-oil/?sc=rsin Tue, 05 Mar 2024 04:05:00 EST RUDN engineers found how internal combustion engine performance changes with rapeseed oil instead of regular diesel fuel. This data will help regulate engine operation and, in the future, switch to plant biofuel. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/to-be-scared-or-not-to-be-scared-psychologists-talked-about-the-attitude-of-youth-towards-covid-19-in-2020/?sc=rsin /articles/to-be-scared-or-not-to-be-scared-psychologists-talked-about-the-attitude-of-youth-towards-covid-19-in-2020/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:05:50 EST RUDN University psychologists, as part of an international scientific team, studied social representations of COVID-19 in Russia and Malaysia at the end of 2020 among young people. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/engineers-have-adjusted-the-diesel-engine-to-run-properly-on-rapeseed-oil/?sc=rsin /articles/engineers-have-adjusted-the-diesel-engine-to-run-properly-on-rapeseed-oil/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:05:43 EST RUDN engineers adjusted the operation of a diesel engine running on rapeseed oil. Typically, the second fuel reduces engine performance, but the authors explained how to adjust it so that vegetable and diesel fuels come close in performance. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/rudn-ecologists-healed-apples-from-fungus-using-eucalyptus/?sc=rsin /articles/rudn-ecologists-healed-apples-from-fungus-using-eucalyptus/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:05:19 EST RUDN University ecologists have discovered that eucalyptus leaves can cure apples from fungal diseases. They can be a natural alternative to toxic fungicides. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/rudn-doctors-named-surgery-that-reduces-the-risk-of-recurrent-disc-herniation/?sc=rsin /articles/rudn-doctors-named-surgery-that-reduces-the-risk-of-recurrent-disc-herniation/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:05:14 EST RUDN University doctors compared the classic approach to surgical treatment of recurrent intervertebral hernia with a modified one. The traditional technique is the simple removal of the intervertebral disc; in the modified surgery, the vertebrae are united together afterward. The first option is cheaper, but the second eliminates the risk of relapse. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/rudn-agronomists-found-a-virus-that-can-defeat-a-bacteria-dangerous-to-plants/?sc=rsin /articles/rudn-agronomists-found-a-virus-that-can-defeat-a-bacteria-dangerous-to-plants/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 04:05:02 EST RUDN University agronomists have discovered a bacteriophage that destroys bacteria dangerous to cabbage and other plants. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/biochemists-discover-what-affects-the-development-of-autoimmune-diseases/?sc=rsin /articles/biochemists-discover-what-affects-the-development-of-autoimmune-diseases/?sc=rsin Wed, 28 Feb 2024 03:05:34 EST The biochemist of RUDN University and Institute of Biomedical Chemistry was the first to study how variants of the protein that controls T-lymphocytes affect the development of autoimmune diseases using the example of multiple sclerosis. This will help find new approaches to the treatment of autoimmune diseases. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/rudn-doctors-scanned-medications-through-the-packaging-and-inside-the-body/?sc=rsin /articles/rudn-doctors-scanned-medications-through-the-packaging-and-inside-the-body/?sc=rsin Tue, 27 Feb 2024 04:05:26 EST RUDN University doctors demonstrated the capabilities of a new method for remote analysis of drugs in packaging and after entering the body. They can be assessed using radio thermal emission of nanoparticles in drugs. Scientists were able to check the suitability of the medicine without opening the packaging or monitor it inside the body. Scientific Project Lomonosov /articles/rudn-doctors-named-the-most-allergen-inducing-drugs/?sc=rsin /articles/rudn-doctors-named-the-most-allergen-inducing-drugs/?sc=rsin Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:20:01 EST RUDN University doctors collected statistics on cases of extreme drug allergies - anaphylaxis. The authors presented the results in different age groups and named the most dangerous drugs for an allergic reaction. Scientific Project Lomonosov