Healthy skepticism
Fake startups
The team of researchers, which includes the famous scientist John Ioannidis, claims that many startups can repeat the fate of Theranos.
01.02.2019- English version
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Genetic engineering
DNA nanomachines against cancer
Until now, gene therapy in the fight against cancer has not given good results. The new method may solve this problem in many ways.
01.02.2019
Genetics
12 loci of age-related diseases
12 DNA sites with 328 mutation variants were associated with the risk of getting sick earlier or later than their peers.
01.02.2019
Theories of aging
The TAO of Aging
Stress triggers cell aging through the production of reactive oxygen species with the participation of the enzyme DAO (D-amino acid oxidase).
31.01.2019
Controversial
MuTaTo by AEBi
According to AEBi, a drug called MuTaTo will be ready within a year, attacking any tumors in several directions.
31.01.2019
Nanotechnology
Jellyfish in the stomach
The swelling tablet can deliver various sensors or mini-cameras to the stomach, as well as help those who want to lose weight.
31.01.2019
Cellular technologies
Brain Organoids in Siberia
If The Wizard of Oz had been written in our time, the Scarecrow could have gone to Novosibirsk Akademgorodok for brains.
31.01.2019
Nanotechnology
Shake, but do not mix
Scientists from China have successfully tested on rats a long-term male contraceptive that works on the principle of a layered cocktail.
31.01.2019
Cellular technologies
Cornea from a donor
Donor stem cells have been successfully used in disorders of the functions of corneal epithelial stem cells.
30.01.2019
Innovative Russia
The path to success
About 60 laboratories will be established in Russia as part of the accelerated development of science and genetic editing program.
30.01.2019
Genetics
Chronotype and health
Analysis of half a million genomes confirmed the depressiveness of "owls", but did not find a reliable link with obesity and diabetes
30.01.2019
Genetic engineering
Feathered bioreactors
The simple system proposed by the authors makes it possible to obtain large amounts of therapeutic proteins from chicken eggs.
29.01.2019
Cellular technologies
Simulator for heart cells
The new device trains the cells of the organoid of the heart and allows you to evaluate their response to various influences.
29.01.2019
Theories of aging
A vicious circle
The theory proposed by MIPT scientists will make it possible to create new drugs for common ailments of older people.
29.01.2019
Genetics
Pharmacogenetics
Pharmacogenomics is a young but promising science that began to be put into practice only in the 21st century.
29.01.2019
Biomedicine
Osteosarcoma vaccine
The drug replaces toxic chemotherapy and has already shown high efficacy in animals with osteosarcoma.
29.01.2019
Note to the businessman
Biotech-2019: where to invest?
In 2019, the profitability of investments in bioengineering will largely depend on the developments described in this article.
29.01.2019
Other life sciences
It's time to change the system
Scientists who deal with issues of aging, life extension and healthcare are working to change the entire system as a whole.
28.01.2019
Other life sciences
Early prognosis of dementia
A blood test will predict the development of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases long before the first symptoms appear.
28.01.2019
Biomedicine
Viruses against melanoma
Gene therapy based on the herpes virus, after its approval in 2015, saved the lives of dozens of patients with incurable melanoma.
28.01.2019