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Nanotechnology

World-class nanoceramic endoprostheses

Now such ceramics are produced at the only factory in the world in Germany. However, Novosibirsk scientists have managed to create a ceramic semi-finished product of even better quality. Artificial joints made of nanoceramics are already undergoing clinical testing.

06.12.2012
Cellular technologies

Indirect conversion is a new method of cell reprogramming

A new approach – the transformation of a somatic cell of one tissue into a division-capable, but already partially differentiated precursor cell of another tissue – increases the efficiency and safety of cell reprogramming.

06.12.2012
Grants and competitions

Megagrants: Part three

In Russia, the third competition of mega–grants - government grants for scientific research begins. However, this time the size of the megagrant has decreased from 150 million to 90 million rubles and applicants must attract at least 22.5 million rubles of extra-budgetary funds.

05.12.2012
Other life sciences

Rebels from apoptosis

Cancer stem cells in certain conditions are able to survive even after the start of the terminal phases of apoptosis. Such cells acquire greater malignancy and aggressiveness.

04.12.2012
Genetics

The Genetic Revolution

Department of Science "Newspapers.Ru" tells about the history of genomics, its development in the world and in Russia and how it will change the world in the future.

04.12.2012
Prolonging youth

A brief encyclopedia of anti-aging

In recent years, a whole industry has been formed to combat aging, starting from face masks and ending with the latest hardware techniques for rejuvenation at the molecular level.

04.12.2012
Other life sciences

microRNA against stroke: the elbow is close…

Based on the data obtained, it can be assumed that in the near future microRNA-223 will not be able to become a therapeutic target, unless scientists understand how to avoid undesirable side effects.

04.12.2012
Biotechnologies - into life

GemaKor: through risks – to the market

Unique diagnostic systems that evaluate blood clotting are ready for use in medicine. The GemaKor company entered the market with them in November.

04.12.2012
Genetics

Nail soup

One of the world's leading experts on the origin of life and the most cited biologist of Russian origin, E. Kunin, has published a book in which he claims that the genetic code arose by chance, and the explanation of the origin of life is impossible without the involvement of the anthropic principle. "The tape.ru" decided to talk to him about evolution, randomness and the multiverse.

03.12.2012
Biotechnologies - into life

Sprout of the future

Since 2009, a former member of the Board of RAO UES, founder of the investment company Rostock Group, has been investing in scientific research, and considerable funds.

03.12.2012
Various

About the "harm" of GM corn: the verdict is final

The European Food Safety Agency has published the final verdict on the sensational article about the carcinogenicity of genetically modified corn. Summary: there is not even a whiff of science here.

30.11.2012
Biomedicine

Blood test for all types of cancer: one more step

We can hope for the rapid introduction into clinical practice of a test that allows us to diagnose all types of cancer at the earliest stage by detecting fragments of extracellular tumor DNA circulating in the bloodstream containing chromosomal abnormalities.

30.11.2012
Prolonging youth

Reading is the best torment

Any kind of mental activity – reading, writing or intellectual games – will help preserve the structural integrity of the brain of elderly people for many years.

29.11.2012