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People of the Year
Only three out of ten in the traditional list of "people of the year" according to Nature are noted for achievements not related to COVID-19.
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Biomedicine
The cure for calcification
Calcified aortic valve can be eliminated from harmful calcium deposits.
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Nanotechnology
Cheaper than silver
New materials with bactericidal and viricidal effects can be used to create various medical products.
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Other life sciences
Siberian Health
In Siberia and the Urals, the number of patients with positive tests for antibodies to coronavirus exceeded 50%.
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Other life sciences
Electricity against high pressure
Italian scientists have proposed to treat hypertension with the help of electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve.
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Innovative Russia
It 's as good as a goat 's milk
In the Union State, they have not been able to establish the production of a unique protein lactoferrin, obtained from the milk of transgenic goats, for many years.
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Genetic engineering
Two birds with one stone with one inhibitor
By inhibiting a group of enzymes responsible for the development of neurodegenerative diseases, it is possible to protect neurons and stimulate their growth.
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Other life sciences
Will the devils survive?
Among Tasmanian marsupial devils, the number of infections with facial cancer has decreased, which threatened to completely destroy this species of animals.
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Genetic engineering
Buy allergen-free pork!
US regulators have allowed the use of a genetically modified pig line for food and for medical purposes.
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Biomedicine
CAR T cells will be able to work longer
CAR T cells remain active longer and destroy tumors more effectively if the STAT5 signaling molecule is active in them.
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Prolonging youth
Old mice got their strength back
A compound has been found that restores muscle strength and increases endurance in old mice.
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Genetic engineering
Gene therapy of anemia
Two studies independently showed the potential of gene therapy for mutations in the hemoglobin gene.
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New in Gerontology
Four-week memory
Testing the ability to recall words from a list read four weeks ago can predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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Biomedicine
"Warm up" the tumor
The drug, which is used to treat osteoporosis, increases the effectiveness of breast cancer immunotherapy.
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Biomedicine
For a long memory
In experiments with mice, Japanese scientists have proved that it is melatonin and two of its metabolites help to retain memories longer.
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Genetic engineering
Levodopa from tomatoes
The fruits of genetically modified tomatoes synthesize L-DOPA, a drug to combat Parkinson's disease.
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Other life sciences
New in Gerontology
Epigenetic Chronometer
The DeepMAge neural network, based on more than 6000 DNA tags, determines a person's biological age more accurately than all available techniques.
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Biomedicine
Light that kills bacteria
A patent has already been obtained for chemical compounds used by the research team of the MEPhI Research Institute as photosensitizers.
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Biomedicine
Military field therapy
Andrey Gromov, head of the Thrombosis Prevention Center of the SB RAS, believes that he has found a way to stop COVID-19 at the earliest stages.
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