Articles

Other life sciences

The super-microscope allowed us to examine the "switch" of T-lymphocytes

The use of super-high-resolution fluorescence microscopy has led to the refutation of the generally accepted idea of the mechanisms of activation of T-lymphocytes. New discoveries are ahead.

07.06.2011

Biomedicine

Treatment of Alzheimer's and Huntington's diseases: another hope

An experimental drug that eliminates the symptoms of neurodegenerative diseases in animal models is being prepared for clinical trials.

07.06.2011

Biomedicine

Will vaccination help against obesity?

The vaccine causes the production of antibodies to the "hunger hormone" – ghrelin, and by reducing its concentration in the blood, it halves appetite and stimulates the burning of fat accumulations.

07.06.2011

Cellular technologies

Fracture treatment: stem cells + gene therapy

Bone stem cells synthesizing one of the protein growth factors heal fractures faster and better even in severe bone diseases.

06.06.2011

Other life sciences

Non-coding RNA contributes to the development of Alzheimer's disease

Small RNA 38A triggers a special variant of splicing of an important protein in neurons, which contributes to the disruption of beta-amyloid formation and the development of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

06.06.2011

Other life sciences

Everything is good in moderation

Both religious ecstasy and atheism cause atrophy of the hippocampus with age.

06.06.2011

Biomedicine

Bacterial RNA will increase the effectiveness of vaccines

The addition of bacterial RNA to vaccines containing killed bacteria will ensure the formation of full-fledged immunity.

03.06.2011

Genetics

Is genetic testing a waste of money?

Predicting the risks of developing diseases, carried out with the help of genetic analysis, is no more effective than tossing a coin.

03.06.2011

Other life sciences

Biological supercomputer: don't laugh, he'll grow up

The "supercomputer" consists of 130 strands of DNA, and its largest contour, of 74 strands, is able to extract the square root of a number no larger than 15 in 10 hours. But someday…

03.06.2011

Bioethics

Ethics of synthetic biology

Discussing philosophical aspects, rather than trying to predict practical benefits and harms, will help society prepare for the inevitable changes that the further successes of synthetic biology are preparing for us.

03.06.2011

Other life sciences

The link between biomarkers and diseases: don't trust and check!

Doctors often make wrong decisions based on data that have not been confirmed in later studies on the correlation of the probability of various diseases with genes, proteins and other biomarkers.

03.06.2011

Prolonging youth

In his right mind up to 120 years: protocols of the Sinai Sages

Wise men from the Sinai Cedars organization have unveiled ancient ways to maintain mental acuity until old age. For you, these tips will surely be a revelation!

02.06.2011

Nanotechnology

Nanoparticles instead of tablets

The new aerosol system makes it possible to obtain drug particles smaller than 100 nm and thereby increase the solubility or bioavailability of drugs.

02.06.2011

Grants and competitions

Medal and Award for Nanostructures for Physiology and Medicine

The Alferov Foundation announces a competition for a gold medal and an award for the best research work of young scientists (up to 33 years old) in the nomination "Nanostructures for physiology and medicine".

02.06.2011

Exhibitions and conferences

The XII Russian Venture Fair returns to the banks of the Neva

The Russian Venture Fair will be held in St. Petersburg after a two-year break (November 23-24, 2011).

01.06.2011

Nanotechnology

Microspheres filled with cells will help to heal wounds

By the time the microspheres degrade, cell growth has already been given a good start, since the biomimetic matrix has provided them with the environment in which they feel great in natural conditions.

01.06.2011

Various

Make a diagnosis? Elementary, Watson!

The IBM Watson supercomputer is being retrained from a "connoisseur" into a medical diagnostician.

01.06.2011

Other life sciences

Cancer also accelerates aging…

Cancer cells accelerate the aging of the connective tissues surrounding them, causing inflammation, which provides the tumor with the "fuel" necessary for rapid growth and metastasis.

01.06.2011

Other life sciences

Brain-on-a-chip

Scientists from the USA have created a miniature brain of 60 rat neurons on a silicon substrate. Experiments have shown that a network of nerve cells is capable of processing the received information for a long period of time.

01.06.2011

Healthy skepticism

Papua New Russia

The conversations about modernization and innovation that Russians have been hearing regularly for almost ten years are very similar (according to the author! the editors disagree with this!!!) on the Papuan folk religion – cargo cult.

31.05.2011