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Genetics

The story of a first-hand discovery

The author of this article describes in detail the history of the discovery of the causes and mechanisms of a rare hereditary disease, in which he was lucky to take part. The results of the work are published in Nature Immunology.

29.03.2016
Cellular technologies

The spinal cord was "glued together"

For the first time, California molecular biologists and physicians have successfully used stem cells to regenerate spinal cord tissue, restoring full mobility to the limbs of mice with a damaged spine.

29.03.2016
Your health

In vitro fertilization

About the technology of artificial insemination, the history of IVF and the problems of embryo development.

28.03.2016
Cellular technologies

Stem cell bioengineering

Bioengineer Ali Khademkhoseini – about artificial cellular environment, tumor formation and engineering approaches to stem cell research.

28.03.2016
Your health

Smoking and tuberculosis

An international team of researchers has found out the mechanism that increases the risk of developing tuberculosis when infected with mycobacteria. This allowed scientists to explain why the risk is significantly increased in smokers.

28.03.2016
Prolonging youth

How to cheat the genes of old age

Scientists have identified more than a thousand genes associated with the aging process. Exposure to them allows you to prolong life, while – in laboratory animals.

28.03.2016
Genetic engineering

Living wage

Mikhail Gelfand – about what the minimal genome is and how it promotes us to create synthetic life.

28.03.2016
Other life sciences

Sperm speed switch

The mechanism of "switching speeds" of spermatozoa can help in the creation of a universal contraceptive that is suitable for both women and men.

25.03.2016
Nanotechnology

Patch with microneedles against melanoma

The patch covered with microneedles provides stable targeted release of immunopreparations directly into the melanoma, which allows the tumor to be destroyed with minimal risk of side effects.

25.03.2016
Other life sciences

Cancer Moonshot

The name of the project appeared after the speech of its vice-president, who called for a breakthrough in the fight against cancer as a new national achievement, "flight to the moon".

25.03.2016
Innovative Russia

There is money!

At the Round Table "Money for Growth: from Development Institutions to direct investment and debt financing", which was held on March 15 as part of SmartPlace Industrial, the hall was packed to capacity.

25.03.2016
Note to the businessman

Rusnano revenues

According to the company's press center, Rusnano has demonstrated profit for the second year in a row, exceeding the figures of the previous year by more than two times.

25.03.2016
Genetic engineering

Cynthia-3.0

The basis of a fully synthetic bacterium created under the leadership of Craig Venter, as in the previous, "semi-synthetic" version, was the genome of the bacterium Mycoplasma mycoides, which scientists managed to shorten by almost half.

25.03.2016
Genetic engineering

Prevention of HIV infection in situ

Lactobacilli of the vaginal microflora play a protective role, weakening inflammatory processes that facilitate the penetration of HIV. Genetic modification of these bacteria will allow obtaining antiviral antibodies directly at the site of the invasion.

24.03.2016
Your health

Physical education for the brain

A new study shows that regular exercise is not only good for the heart, but can also protect memory and take a decade away from the age of your brain.

24.03.2016
Note to the businessman

Venture Market Navigator

The PwC Center for Technology and Innovation together with RVC present the fifth annual review of the Russian venture industry "MoneyTreeTM: Navigator of the Venture Market" for 2015.

24.03.2016
Genetics

Viruses in our chromosomes

Human DNA contains parts of the genome of dozens of endogenous retroviruses. Recently, scientists have found the second ancient virus in the human genome, the genome of which has been completely preserved and theoretically can be reproduced.

24.03.2016
Other life sciences

Brake for metastases

The discovery made by scientists from Imperial College London may help in the development of drugs that prevent metastasis, or create a test to find out how likely this process is.

24.03.2016
Genetic engineering

Seventy - colored fish

Scientists have created a genetically modified danio-rerio fish, whose skin is painted in all colors of the rainbow – and 63 more colors.

23.03.2016