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Genetics

Two types of obesity

A new type of obesity has been identified due to the unexplained inclusion of epigenetic mechanisms.

16.09.2022
Your health

New dangers of snoring

At the Congress of the European Respiratory Society, scientists presented several studies concerning obstructive sleep apnea.

16.09.2022
Biomedicine

Fast and reliable

Tirzepatide reached the required blood glucose levels about 4 weeks earlier than semaglutide and 4-12 weeks earlier than insulin.

16.09.2022
Other life sciences

Trap for vesicles

A team of biophysicists from MIPT and Skoltech with colleagues has developed a new technology for isolating extracellular vesicles from biological fluids.

16.09.2022
Nanotechnology

Instant Robot

The soft robot can roll, climb and grab, and then easily dissolves after doing its job – for example, delivering a capsule with a drug.

16.09.2022
Theories of aging

Aging and proteins

Apparently, protein aggregation in aging cells can be observed in more diseases of aging than is commonly believed.

16.09.2022
Your health

Vitamins for the brain

Researchers found significant cognitive benefits in older adults who took multivitamin-mineral supplements daily.

15.09.2022
Cellular technologies

Hematopoietic cells from iPSC

A new method of reprogramming induced pluripotent stem cells will make it possible to abandon the use of embryos in the future.

15.09.2022
Biomedicine

Attack on KRAS

It is believed that KRAS gene mutations are associated with 25% of all cancer cases and until now there have been no effective tools to combat them.

15.09.2022
Genetics

Genetics and unhealthy old age

Both rare and common genetic variants associated with diseases contribute to reducing the duration of a healthy life.

15.09.2022
Biomedicine

Physical education in tablets

The experimental drug activates the same signaling pathways as physical activity, while strengthening muscles and bones.

15.09.2022
New in Gerontology

No effect was found

A large-scale study showed that taking vitamin D3 and omega-3 fatty acids does not improve the condition of elderly people compared to the placebo group.

15.09.2022
Genetics

Mutant gene and brain size

The action of the gene, which appeared as a result of just a couple of mutations, could help a person develop unique cognitive abilities during evolution.

14.09.2022
Your health

Don't eat at night

The experiment simulated a night shift schedule, but half of the participants continued to eat only during the daytime, while others ate at night too.

14.09.2022
Genetics

Ageless liver

Even in old age, its cells retain high regenerative abilities, despite serious DNA rearrangements.

14.09.2022
Biomedicine

Two reasons

One habitual cancer risk factor — oncogenic mutation or exposure to a carcinogen — is not enough for the development of a tumor.

14.09.2022
Genetics

Anti - stress gene

Experiments on mice have shown that the TOB gene, known for its role in the development of cancer, allows you to resist psychological stress.

14.09.2022
Exhibitions and conferences

DIGITALIZED-2022

On October 12, 2022, the II International Summit on Digital Medicine and Information Technologies in Healthcare "DIGITALIZED" will be held.

14.09.2022
Other life sciences

Exercises against parkinsonism

The hormone irisin, released into the blood during aerobic exercise, reduces the level of alpha-synuclein associated with Parkinson's disease.

13.09.2022