Genetic engineering
Gene therapy straightened red blood cells
Scientists from three American universities have tested a method of genetic therapy of sickle cell anemia using CRISPR/Cas9 technology on mice.
14.10.2016- English version
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Genetics
Mixed up genes
At least a third of studies on gene expression contain incorrectly labeled samples – this is the conclusion of scientists at the University of British Columbia.
14.10.2016
Other life sciences
Eternal alcohol :)
Physicists from the United States have created "nano-needles" made of graphene and copper, which use the energy of an electric current to convert carbon dioxide into ethanol molecules.
13.10.2016
Your health
Break your head – there is no benefit from this
Experts, having studied the same studies, came to opposite conclusions about the effectiveness of exercises for the brain. But it seems that the pessimists are right:(
13.10.2016
Other life sciences
The biosensor will detect the infection
The device is capable of detecting bacteria and viruses using infrared light and can be widely used in large transport hubs, for example, at airports.
13.10.2016
Biomedicine
Analgesic restores nerve fibers
The operation of the mechanism that interferes with the regeneration of nerve endings can be controlled with the help of pregabalin, an analgesic drug that is prescribed for spinal cord injuries.
13.10.2016
Cellular technologies
Mandibular stem cells repair cartilage
Stem cells identified in the temporomandibular joint are able to spontaneously form new cartilage tissue and repair joint damage.
13.10.2016
Grants and competitions
DAAD invites scientists to visit Germany
The purpose of this program is to support short–term research internships for the exchange of experience, as well as to expand and strengthen contacts with colleagues.
12.10.2016
Other life sciences
The brain is fine – thanks to the charging
A protein called "VGF, induced by nerve growth factor", secreted by the body when running, restores some brain damage in animals.
12.10.2016
Various
Sugar tax
According to WHO, increasing taxes on products containing sugar (as well as glucose, fructose, honey and syrups) can reduce the incidence of diabetes, obesity and tooth decay.
12.10.2016
Other life sciences
Volcanic RNA ligase
Isolated from microbes living near the vents of volcanoes, RNA ligase can work at high temperatures desirable for some laboratory procedures.
12.10.2016
Genetics
Stolen genes
The genes borrowed from spiders and insects help the bacteriophage to penetrate into their cells, find parasitic bacteria – wolbachia there, and destroy them.
12.10.2016
Grants and competitions
Sandoz HACk Contest (Healthcare Access Challenge)
Private individuals aged 18-35 who speak English can take part in the competition. Applications for participation in the competition are accepted until November 30, 2016.
11.10.2016
Genetic engineering
Gene therapy cured mice of Alzheimer's disease
Molecular biologists have created and tested the first retroviral therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, relieving and protecting mice from the consequences of its development.
11.10.2016
Innovative Russia
12 main questions about megagrants
What is a megagrant? How did megagrants appear and how to get them? What amounts are allocated for them and how to spend them? How are the laboratories that have received state funding developing?
11.10.2016
Biomedicine
A new method of selecting anti-cancer drugs
A device called a "suspension microchannel resonator" can determine the reaction of cells of a specific tumor to various chemotherapy drugs in 15 hours.
11.10.2016
Other life sciences
Eye Roboticist
Using a joystick, a touch screen and an operating microscope, the surgeon can control the movements of the robot with positioning accuracy in thousandths of a millimeter.
11.10.2016
Other life sciences
Neurotransmitters, part 3
In the last part of the article we will talk about small tricky molecules-peptides, which play an important role in the life of the body – bring joy and relieve pain.
11.10.2016
Cellular technologies
IPSC helped monkeys with a heart attack
Japanese scientists have managed to partially restore cardiac function in monkeys after myocardial infarction with the help of induced pluripotent stem cells.
11.10.2016
Other life sciences
New eggs
Researchers from the University of Edinburgh claim that the use of a drug for the treatment of lymphoma returns the ovaries of adult women the ability to produce new eggs.
11.10.2016