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Biomedicine

Anti-alcohol nanocapsules

Mice who ate alcohol with nanocapsules with enzymes that break down ethanol to acetic acid sobered up much faster than their drinking buddies from the control group. The authors of the work plan to add a third enzyme to the nanocapsules that removes the symptoms of a hangover.

26.02.2013
Biomedicine

"Mosquito net" for the flu virus

A new experimental drug prevents the flu virus from entering the cell, allowing the immune system to stop its spread through the body. The artificial origin of this neuraminidase inhibitor reduces the likelihood of resistant strains.

26.02.2013
Cellular technologies

Reprogrammed cells will help with diabetes

Diabetes can be cured by converting its own alpha cells, which are also part of the endocrine apparatus of the pancreas, into insulin-producing beta cells.

25.02.2013
Other life sciences

Stroke: a new strategy for protecting neurons

The human and mouse brains are protected from the effects of stroke by the hamartin protein, which causes neurons to "eat" part of themselves, receiving energy and oxygen, which allows them to live for several tens of minutes without access to blood.

25.02.2013
Other life sciences

Alzheimer's in vitro

Japanese researchers have studied the features of cortical neurons and astrocytes derived from induced pluripotent stem cells of patients with hereditary and sporadic Alzheimer's disease.

25.02.2013
Exhibitions and conferences

The World of Biotechnology 2013

On March 19-22, 2013, Moscow will host the VII Moscow International Congress "Biotechnology: State and Prospects of Development" and the XI International Exhibition "World of Biotechnology 2013".

25.02.2013
Other life sciences

Rapamycin target: study continues

Scientists at the University of Basel have identified more than 300 new proteins that are targets of mTOR. In particular, the researchers found out exactly how the mTORC1 protein complex controls cell growth and division.

25.02.2013
Other life sciences

Electronic retinas are being improved

The Alpha IMS wireless bionic retina works without an external camera, providing free eye movement, and sends signals from 1500 pixels to the nearby neural layers of the retina and to the optic nerve, completely simulating the work of photoreceptor cells.

22.02.2013
Cellular technologies

Three-dimensional printing of auricles is getting closer to the clinic

The quality of the artificially grown implant was proved by the authors of the work during experiments on mice. Unlike the auricles that do not contain cellular material, the ears made with the help of 3D technologies did not deform over time and perfectly took root.

22.02.2013
Grants and competitions

Galen Award – 2013

Starting in 2013, Russian scientists will be able to participate in the competition for one of the most prestigious awards in the field of medical, pharmaceutical and biotechnological research.

22.02.2013
Various

Secrets of Swedish centenarians

In 2012, the life expectancy of the Swedish population reached 80 years, and this is one of the highest rates in the world.

21.02.2013
Prolonging youth

They live longer in the cold

A decrease in the ambient temperature triggers a cascade of reactions in nematode cells, the ultimate target of which is the "longevity gene" DAF-16/FOXO. A similar mechanism exists in the cells of warm-blooded animals, but whether cold is able to prolong human life is still unknown.

21.02.2013
Various

Our Gerontocratic Future

In 30-40 years, the concept of human ages will completely change, active social life will continue until 80-90 years. How will the world of gerontocrats be arranged?

21.02.2013
Other life sciences

Geography of the brain: details

In the USA, the Brain Activity Map project will be launched – a project to create a complete map of brain activity that will reveal the biological mechanisms of consciousness and the secrets of mental illness.

21.02.2013
Healthy skepticism

Cream with liposomes? Advertising is deceiving you again!

Liposomes included in cosmetic products are unable to penetrate deep into the skin: they are destroyed and release their contents either directly on the surface of the skin, or immediately after penetration under its surface.

20.02.2013