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Cellular technologies

Neurons can be restored without stem cells

Full-fledged neurons can be obtained from astrocytes (structural nerve cells) directly in the brain of a person who has suffered a traumatic brain injury or stroke. Perhaps the same technology can be used to treat Parkinsonism.

20.05.2010
Other life sciences

Molecular Biology + Computers = Bioinformatics

M. Gelfand's lecture on bioinformatics – molecular biology, which people have learned to do not only in living beings, not only in test tubes, but also in a computer.

20.05.2010
Your health

Are they deaf from Viagra?

A potential delayed side effect of taking Viagra is hearing loss. It is possible that other drugs based on phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE-5i) inhibitors, such as Cialis and Levitra, have a similar side effect.

20.05.2010
Other life sciences

Implantable autonomous battery

The new biological element of the power supply works due to the enzymatic catalysis of glucose oxidation. The developers assure that the eternal biobataries can be put into production in the near future.

20.05.2010
Biomedicine

Viruses for cancer treatment: the first result

For the first time in clinical studies, the ability of genetically modified viruses to stabilize the growth of a cancerous tumor, cause its reduction and even completely destroy it has been demonstrated.

19.05.2010
Prolonging youth

Diet and brain: every vegetable has its time

A low–calorie diet helps to preserve memory in old age, but harms the brain in youth - these are the conclusions of a study conducted by biologists.

19.05.2010
Theories of aging

Aging: telomeres + mitochondria + stem cells + …

Degradation of telomeres and activation of p53 expression contribute to disruption of stem cells and mitochondria functions and aging at all levels, from biomolecules to the whole organism. Deciphering the interrelationships of these and other mechanisms of aging will allow us to develop methods for its prevention and rejuvenation of organs and tissues of the elderly.

18.05.2010
Biotechnologies - into life

Pharma 2020: neither catch up nor overtake

Oleg Medvedev, Professor, Head of the Department of Pharmacology of the Faculty of Fundamental Medicine of Moscow State University: "Pharma 2020" is a planned backlog program.

18.05.2010
Exhibitions and conferences

Nanobiotechnology: problems and prospects

Areas of work of the school-seminar: fundamental and applied aspects of nanobiotechnology; nanopharmacology, nanomedicine, nanodiagnostics and nanoimplantology; nanobiotechnology in agriculture; instrumental methods in nanobiotechnology.

17.05.2010
Cellular technologies

Making artificial organs: the "Lego" principle

The material for the future artificial organ is living cells encapsulated in polymer cubes, from which, as in a children's designer, three-dimensional structures are assembled.

17.05.2010
Other life sciences

Achievements of DNA robotics

The most advanced bionanorobots can walk as many as 50 steps (200 nm) on a DNA-made platform in 40 minutes and even collect nanoparticles of three varieties along the way. While it's still toys…

17.05.2010
Cellular technologies

Eternally young cells and zinc fingers: details

Telomere elongation and genomic stability of embryonic stem cells are regulated by the Zscan4 protein, whose structure includes the zinc finger and SCAN domains.

17.05.2010
Cellular technologies

Endometrial stem cells for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and more

The epithelial cells of the inner surface of the uterus, when implanted into the brain, differentiate into dopamine-producing neurons. The endometrium is the most accessible source of stem cells suitable for the treatment of not only Parkinsonism, but also many other diseases.

14.05.2010
New in Gerontology

Nervous mechanisms of aging and cognitive decline

One of the main health problems faced by the aging generation is the extinction of cognitive function. The mechanisms underlying these processes need to be considered in the context of the molecular biology of the aging process.

14.05.2010
Your health

Medications for parkinsonism provoke pathological behavior

Taking drugs of the dopamine receptor agonist group in the treatment of Parkinson's disease increases the risk of "impulse control disorders" several times, expressed in the appearance of various addictions (sexual, gaming, food, etc.).

14.05.2010