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Genetics

Portraits based on ancient DNA

Modern DNA analysis technologies have helped to obtain detailed images of the faces of three Egyptians who lived more than 2000 years ago.

29.09.2021
Genetics

How we lost our tails

The tail is quite convenient. But the common ancestor of man and the great apes got rid of it long ago.

29.09.2021
Your health

Does it help or hinder?

Artificial sweeteners cause an additional feeling of hunger, especially in women and obese people.

29.09.2021
Exhibitions and conferences

Connect to OpenBio (1)

The events are organized in a hybrid format, with the ability to connect to an online broadcast on the official website.

28.09.2021
Cellular technologies

Heart on cryochip

The new technology made it possible to freeze the heart tissue without the formation of ice crystals. After defrosting, all the properties of the fabric were preserved.

28.09.2021
Various

Twice laureates

The developers of mRNA vaccines received the Lasker Prize after they were announced as winners of the Breakthrough Prize – 2022.

28.09.2021
Other life sciences

Dual-use tablet

Taking a common drug for osteoporosis for eight years can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 53%.

28.09.2021
Genetics

More protein – more growth

A number of physiological and anatomical features depend on repeats in our DNA that increase the size of proteins.

27.09.2021
Biomedicine

Universal protection?

The experimental drug showed a protective effect in neurodegenerative diseases and injuries of the brain and spinal cord.

27.09.2021
Genetics

Epigenetics Month

Epigenetics studies changes in the activity of genes that do not affect the structure of DNA. This is a certain amount of factors affecting gene expression.

27.09.2021
Exhibitions and conferences

Biohacking Conference Moscow 2021

Leading biohackers, doctors, futurologists, scientists and many other experts will speak at the event.

24.09.2021
Other life sciences

Bioreactor Coffee

From a cell culture grown in the laboratory, a drink has turned out, the smell and taste of which are identical to real coffee.

24.09.2021
Other life sciences

"Warm up" a cold tumor

Lipid nanoparticles inhibit the resistance of cancer cells to immunotherapy. The method has been successfully tested on mice.

24.09.2021
Other life sciences

Antibiotics under control

In the future, breathing into a tube may be enough to determine the dosage of drugs and the duration of the course of treatment.

23.09.2021
Cellular technologies

Ovary in a test tube

The study may be an important step towards the treatment of female infertility, as well as to the conservation and restoration of endangered animal species.

22.09.2021
Other life sciences

Microflora and cancer

The increased presence of Bacteroides fragilis indicates an increased risk of colon cancer even before the appearance of polyps in it.

22.09.2021
Other life sciences

Age by saliva

Saliva analysis of young and elderly people showed a different composition of metabolites; this can be used for early detection of age-related disorders.

21.09.2021