-    A novel cell mechanism that is responsible for the capability of malignant tumors to regenerate after anti-cancer therapy was discovered.
-    A hitherto unknown syndrome of gait disturbance (resembles Parkinson’s disease) in intravenous drug Methcathinone (ephedrine) users was discovered and the syndrome’s cause established – excessive accumulation of manganese compounds in these individuals.
-    Solar energy testing equipment was developed and installed.
-    Novel methods for isolating antioxidants from biomass and for using them as biodiesel stabilizers were developed.
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Scientific developments in Latvia, 2007:
-    Elaboration and introduction of a complex clinical-genetic investigation method to identify the risk factors of chronic diseases in children.
-    Mildronate has been demonstrated to have the ability to regulate mitochondrial processes that opens new possibilities in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.
-    Development of new methods - microrobotics and peeling of microlayers - for the purpose of analyzing the structure and surface properties of papermaking fibers.
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Scientific developments in Latvia, 2006:
-    Introduction of a new technology into hematology patient care that will remarkably improve the possibilities of treating the patients with acute and chronic leucosis. The new technology involves allogeneic peripheral blood stem cell transplantation.
-    Development of new optical methods for the diagnosis of skin and blood vessel disorders.
-    Cloning of the genomes of plant viruses and its further applications in biotechnology – in creation of vaccines and diagnostics.
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Scientific developments in Latvia, 2005:
-    Introduction into medical practice of two earlier developed original immunopreparations - Rigvir and Larifāns - applicable for cancer immunotherapy and treatment of secondary immunodeficiency.
-    Development of the non-contact asynchronous double-fed generator for wind power equipment without speed-reducer allowing for a substantial increase in the utilization of wind power.
-    Development of new technologies for the production of ecological, healthy products from Japanese quinces and large cranberries.
-    Discovery of the link between the polymorphism of interleucine-1 gene and the inflammatory markers in coronary heart disease embodying a significant supplement to the existing knowledge about the causes of this disease and assisting in choosing a proper therapy for patient treatment.