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Biomedicine

Antidiabetic drug protects the heart

A drug for the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus belonging to the group of sodium-glucose cotransporter inhibitors significantly reduces the likelihood of hospitalization and death from heart failure

11.11.2015
Biomedicine

Parkinson's disease drug will preserve vision

Taking L-dopa as a drug for the treatment of Parkinson's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases significantly reduces the risk of age-related macular degeneration or slows down the progression of this disease.

11.11.2015
Other life sciences

Cellular stress and cardiovascular diseases

The combined use of the latest research methods made it possible to identify a new molecular signaling mechanism involved in the development of myocardial infarction and death from heart disease.

11.11.2015
Controversial

The British scientist stands his ground

In Moscow, within the framework of the Open Innovations Forum, Aubrey de Grey, a gerontologist, convinced that old age can be defeated, it remains only to raise $ 50 million and endure 25 years.

10.11.2015
Your health

Stronger legs – stronger head

The strength of the leg muscles turned out to be a better predictor of cognitive changes than any other lifestyle-related factors.

10.11.2015
Genetic engineering

GM algae for cancer treatment

The shells of genetically modified algae can be used as "killers" of cancer cells, attacking only tumor cells and not touching healthy tissues of the body.

10.11.2015
Other life sciences

Wireless analgesic

Previously, in order to deliver light to neurons, it was necessary to "connect" optical fiber to the brain of a laboratory rat. Now it will be possible to control the work of neurons, including blocking pain sensations, remotely.

10.11.2015
Other life sciences

Ultrasound opens the BBB

Canadian researchers have reported the results of a pilot human clinical trial of a non-invasive method of delivering a brain-targeted drug through the blood-brain barrier using ultrasound.

10.11.2015
Biomedicine

Eye drops against cataracts

The experimental compound dissolves cataract-forming protein aggregates in mouse lenses and human lens tissue samples.

09.11.2015
Your health

Caution: fracture!

Elderly people who had fractures as a result of osteoporosis were twice as likely to die prematurely than those who had no fractures during the observation period.

09.11.2015
Biomedicine

Intestinal microflora helps cancer treatment

Success in the treatment of cancer may depend, among other things, on the inhabitants of the patient's intestines. Two studies on mice have shown that bacteria in the intestines can affect the effectiveness of therapy.

09.11.2015
New in Gerontology

"Underfed" primates

It has long been known that calorie restriction significantly increases the lifespan of microorganisms and rodents. But whether a person is following their path in this matter still remains one of the main intrigues of the science of aging.

09.11.2015
Other life sciences

Artificial leather instead of natural

The idea of replacing real skin with a material grown in the laboratory seems quite attractive to researchers – this would avoid serious complications and speed up the healing process.

09.11.2015
Other life sciences

Electrodes for memory stimulation

Implantation of electrodes can help not only with the consequences of brain injuries to military and stroke survivors, but also to anyone who loses memory during the natural aging process.

09.11.2015
Healthy skepticism

Omega-3s don't help with depression either

Researchers from Bournemouth University have found that, despite the obvious health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, their use in depression does not make sense.

09.11.2015
Healthy skepticism

Death from GMOs

A fried fact on a very topical topic, about the death of a Spaniard who ate a tomato with a built-in fish gene, stirred up the Runet. At the same time, no one bothers to check if there was a boy.

06.11.2015
Biomedicine

Cancer Immunotherapy: Block brakes on tumor cells

The striking results of clinical trials of blocking the "brakes" of the immune response marked the beginning of a new era in cancer treatment, in which immunotherapy is certainly one of the main roles.

06.11.2015