#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Specialists from the Krasnoyarsk Scientific Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences compiled the top 10 news about the Krasnoyarsk scientists’ main researches in 2023.
Yakut cow is a source of valuable omega-3 fatty acids
Krasnoyarsk scientists have proven that the Yakut cows’ meat contains the most omega-3 fatty acids among all farm animals. These substances are needed to prevent cardiovascular diseases.
Crystals for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and schizophrenia diseases
Crystals based on dimethylpiperazine and nitric acid synthesized by scientists showed the possibility of using it as an inhibitor in the treatment of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and schizophrenia diseases. The study results were published in the journal Zeitschrift für Physikalische Chemie.
Biodegradable plastic
Krasnoyarsk scientists have developed a biodegradable plastic based on polystyrene and an organic compound – alpha-angelicalactone. It completely decomposes in forest soil within seven months.
Biodegradable implants
Biodegradable 3D printed plastic implants restore damaged bone tissue. They are completely biocompatible, durable and can be used effectively for bone grafting. The polymer from which the frame is created is capable of dissolving in the body after a while, leaving in its place a full-fledged bone restored by the body. The results were published in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences.
Diesel spills increase carbon emissions from permafrost
Krasnoyarsk scientists have determined that fuel spills in permafrost conditions are gradually processed by soil microorganisms. The process reduces pollution but also releases the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide, which can affect climate change. The results of the study were published in the Environmental Pollution journal.
Glass concrete building materials
Siberian scientists have developed a technology for producing high-strength concrete from glass waste – its amount in the composite reaches 90 percent.
New glass concrete is cheaper and stronger than its analogues. In addition, it will reduce the amount of non-degradable glass waste. The study results were published in the journal Buildings.
Siberian forests may lose their status as carbon sinks
Scientists have found that due to climate warming, fires and drought, Siberian forests began to absorb less carbon. At the same time, in some parts of Siberia, forests lose even more carbon than they absorb. The results of the study were published in the journal Nature Geoscience.
A set of genes will tell about the severity of bronchial asthma in children
Krasnoyarsk scientists have identified genes that are involved in the development of mild or severe forms of bronchial asthma in children. Markers will help to predict how the disease will progress and select therapy. The results of the study were published in the Vavilov Journal of Genetics and Breeding.
Scientists have assessed the spread of horse chestnut leaf miner
This species of moth has been recently discovered in southern Russia. It harms urban ornamental horse chestnut plantings. Scientists believe that the moth has spread throughout almost the entire European part of Russia and can reach the Ural Mountains. The study results were published in the journal Insects.
Smart nanoscalpel
Russian scientists, based on magnetic nanodisks and DNA aptamers, have developed a nanoscalpel that is capable of selectively destroying tumor cells of malignant neoplasms in an alternating magnetic field. It has a targeted effect only on tumor target cells, and in combination with a hardware and software complex for generating low-frequency magnetic fields, it can become the basis for the development of innovative medical products for minimally invasive cancer therapy. The study results were published in the Journal of Functional Biomaterials.
Previously, Siberian scientists created a new type of fuel from coal and pine cones, taught artificial intelligence to prevent shoplifting and design objects in the Arctic, and created clothing to protect firefighters in the Arctic from frost and fire.
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Text: Anzhelika Stepanova, Photo: archive of MK Severny Gorod
