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Biotechnologies - into life

"Knomix" will cure the microflora

The creation of the world's first human gut microbiota analysis system will be handled by the company "Knomix", which is part of the biomedical holding "Atlas".

26.01.2017
Genetics

DNA from museum exhibits

The method of DNA extraction from biological samples preserved in alcohol or formalin allows for genomic analysis of rare and extinct animal species.

26.01.2017
Other life sciences

Savings for pedestrians

An elastic exoskeleton, the use of which reduces energy consumption when walking by 23%, will be useful for elderly people and soldiers when marching with full gear.

26.01.2017
Cellular technologies

3D Printer Leather

A fragment of skin 100 sq.cm is made in 35 minutes. Researchers believe that due to automation and standardization of printing, a significant reduction in the cost of leather can be expected.

25.01.2017
Biomedicine

A new perspective in cancer treatment

A treatment strategy based on the natural mechanism of absorption of DNA fragments by cells can be applied to most cancerous tumors.

25.01.2017
Other life sciences

The "kissing hormone" was tested on volunteers

Injection of kisspeptin increases the activity of the "love" parts of the brain in response to sexual stimuli, according to scientists from Imperial College in London.

25.01.2017
Nanotechnology

Accurate to the molecule

The technique has practically no restrictions on the minimum concentration of detectable particles – the sensor is able to see even single protein molecules.

25.01.2017
Other life sciences

Huntington's disease "in vitro"

A cellular model is necessary to study the molecular mechanisms of the development of hereditary neurodegenerative disease, which is considered incurable today.

25.01.2017
Grants and competitions

Competition for young immunologists

Innovative projects in the following areas are accepted for participation in the selection: fundamental immunology, clinical immunology, molecular immunology.

24.01.2017
Note to the businessman

Are Biotech expecting a takeover?

Biotech companies have begun to feel insecure to such an extent that many analysts predict that in 2017 this industry will be overwhelmed by a wave of acquisitions.

24.01.2017
Nanotechnology

Silicon nanoparticles against cancer

Nanoparticles of porous silicon coated with a thermosensitive polymer can be used as a method of delivering drugs for the treatment of malignant tumors.

24.01.2017
Bioethics

Is euthanasia profitable?

Providing those in need with medical care during voluntary retirement in Canada will help save from 34.7 to 138.8 million US dollars annually.

24.01.2017
Other life sciences

Alternative to proton pump inhibitors

American scientists have developed micro-motors that neutralize acid in the stomach and release drugs at a given acidity value.

24.01.2017
Other life sciences

Will cerium dioxide accelerate wound healing?

To activate growth, scientists added a colloidal solution of cerium dioxide nanoparticles to the culture medium for cultures of primary fibroblasts taken from mouse embryos.

24.01.2017
Your health

About the benefits and harms of alcohol

No one particularly doubts that excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to health. But about moderate doses, battles have been going on for more than a year.

24.01.2017