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Biotechnologies - into life

DNA in criminology

Molecular genetic examination is becoming an increasingly common and less expensive method of criminology. At the same time, its effectiveness is extremely high.

16.12.2015
Note to the businessman

New opportunities for Russian startups

Due to the crisis, the number and volume of transactions on the Russian market have decreased, and in conditions of reduced liquidity, businessmen from real sectors are increasingly interested in venture capital. In 2015, 13 new venture funds were launched in Russia.

16.12.2015
Prolonging youth

Will methylene inhibit premature aging?

Small doses of methylene blue almost completely eliminate defects in the cells of patients with progeria, as well as eliminate age-related damage to healthy cells.

15.12.2015
Note to the businessman

The Russian market of direct and venture investments fell by almost 10%

The review was prepared according to the methodology of collecting and analyzing the main parameters of the activities of Russian venture funds, which ensures comparability of the results of research on the Russian market of direct and venture investments.

15.12.2015
Note to the businessman

Together against aging

The first "merger and acquisition" in the field of bioinformatics of aging: Insilico Medicine and InSilicoScreen merge in order to take the study of aging to a new level.

15.12.2015
Other life sciences

Google will develop robot surgeons

Johnson & Johnson and the biomedical division of Alphabet Inc (formerly Google) have created an independent company that will develop smaller, but more high-tech and cheaper robotic systems for surgery.

15.12.2015
Nanotechnology

Combined sensors will shed light on the work of the brain

Microscopic sensors containing both LEDs and electrodes, the size of which is comparable to the size of neurons, will help to understand the secrets of the functioning of the neural signaling pathways of the brain.

15.12.2015
Other life sciences

The flow of engineering thought

A group of British engineers created the first wearable microbial fuel cells in the form of "leg warmers". Human urine is used as the main resource for the production of electricity in them.

14.12.2015
Genetic engineering

Edit this

Genetic editing for the treatment of diseases is already a reality. Despite the technical and ethical difficulties, sooner or later (and probably still sooner) it will become a common practice. And it gives people hope, which we haven't had until now.

14.12.2015
Exhibitions and conferences

The World of Biotechnology – 2016

The International Scientific and Practical Conference "Biotechnologies in the economic development of regions" and the XIV International Specialized Exhibition "The World of Biotechnology - 2016" will be held in Moscow from March 15 to 17, 2016.

14.12.2015
Other life sciences

A blood test will show the real age

Analysis of the protein profile of blood plasma allows us to determine the biological age of a person and lifestyle factors affecting the aging process.

14.12.2015
Biomedicine

Ibuprofen patch for local anesthesia

The transparent patch delivers a high dose of ibuprofen at a constant rate for 12 hours, which is achieved by introducing a large amount of the drug into the polymer matrix attaching the patch to the skin.

14.12.2015
Various

There is no sadder story in the world…

Romeo and Juliet: The War is a terry science fiction about the war of the Montague cyborg clan and the Capulet clan of genetically modified superhumans. And then – according to the original.

11.12.2015
Cellular technologies

Retinal nerve cells were grown in the laboratory

Johns Hopkins University researchers have developed an effective method for converting human stem cells into ganglion cells that transmit signals from the retina to the brain.

11.12.2015
Innovative Russia

Rosy prospects of Russian medicine and pharmacology

The organizers of the discussion expressed the hope that the developed solutions will bring Russia into the largest players in the global market of medical products and pharmaceutical industry.

11.12.2015
Other life sciences

Test Tube Puppies

A group of scientists from Cornell University reported on the first successful experiment on artificial insemination of a dog, which ended with the birth of live puppies.

11.12.2015
Innovative Russia

Defense Industry – Medicine

A number of already created prototypes and pre-production samples of medical products are presented by United Instrument Corporation at the International Exhibition "Healthcare-2015".

11.12.2015
New in Gerontology

Don't confuse correlation with causality

Researchers have refuted the popular opinion that negative emotions, unhappiness and stress lead to diseases. They explained that in this case, cause and effect are simply confused, and poor health makes people feel more unhappy.

10.12.2015
Genetic engineering

A breakthrough in gene therapy?

The new technology makes it possible to effectively treat many diseases with the help of genetically modified reticulocytes synthesizing therapeutic proteins – erythrocyte progenitor cells.

10.12.2015