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Genetic engineering

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Genetic editing for the treatment of diseases is already a reality. Despite the technical and ethical difficulties, sooner or later (and probably still sooner) it will become a common practice. And it gives people hope, which we haven't had until now.

14.12.2015
Exhibitions and conferences

The World of Biotechnology – 2016

The International Scientific and Practical Conference "Biotechnologies in the economic development of regions" and the XIV International Specialized Exhibition "The World of Biotechnology - 2016" will be held in Moscow from March 15 to 17, 2016.

14.12.2015
Other life sciences

A blood test will show the real age

Analysis of the protein profile of blood plasma allows us to determine the biological age of a person and lifestyle factors affecting the aging process.

14.12.2015
Biomedicine

Ibuprofen patch for local anesthesia

The transparent patch delivers a high dose of ibuprofen at a constant rate for 12 hours, which is achieved by introducing a large amount of the drug into the polymer matrix attaching the patch to the skin.

14.12.2015
Various

There is no sadder story in the world…

Romeo and Juliet: The War is a terry science fiction about the war of the Montague cyborg clan and the Capulet clan of genetically modified superhumans. And then – according to the original.

11.12.2015
Cellular technologies

Retinal nerve cells were grown in the laboratory

Johns Hopkins University researchers have developed an effective method for converting human stem cells into ganglion cells that transmit signals from the retina to the brain.

11.12.2015
Innovative Russia

Rosy prospects of Russian medicine and pharmacology

The organizers of the discussion expressed the hope that the developed solutions will bring Russia into the largest players in the global market of medical products and pharmaceutical industry.

11.12.2015
Other life sciences

Test Tube Puppies

A group of scientists from Cornell University reported on the first successful experiment on artificial insemination of a dog, which ended with the birth of live puppies.

11.12.2015
Innovative Russia

Defense Industry – Medicine

A number of already created prototypes and pre-production samples of medical products are presented by United Instrument Corporation at the International Exhibition "Healthcare-2015".

11.12.2015
New in Gerontology

Don't confuse correlation with causality

Researchers have refuted the popular opinion that negative emotions, unhappiness and stress lead to diseases. They explained that in this case, cause and effect are simply confused, and poor health makes people feel more unhappy.

10.12.2015
Genetic engineering

A breakthrough in gene therapy?

The new technology makes it possible to effectively treat many diseases with the help of genetically modified reticulocytes synthesizing therapeutic proteins – erythrocyte progenitor cells.

10.12.2015
Other life sciences

What is just not in Russia…

Russia does not yet have genetic data banks on the world map – such projects in our country are created only by individual scientists and small companies for specific and short-term needs.

10.12.2015
Genetic engineering

Chicken eggs will cure a serious hereditary disease

The protein sebelipase alpha contained in the eggs of GM chickens serves as an active component of the drug Kanuma, aimed at treating a rare metabolic disorder – Wolman's disease.

10.12.2015
Controversial

About eternal youth

Aubrey de Grey: My mission is to put all aspects of aging under the full control of medicine. So that people, no matter how long they live, feel mentally and physically how young adults feel.

10.12.2015
Genetics

Thanks to grandmothers for "longevity genes"

Grandparents turned out to be so important for the survival of the human race that special gene variants appeared that protect people from Alzheimer's disease and other age-related diseases.

09.12.2015
Other life sciences

New penises for veterans

Doctors have more than enough potential patients. According to the statistics of the US Department of Defense, from 2001 to 2013, during the fighting in Iran and Afghanistan, at least 1,367 people were injured, as a result of which they lost their penis.

09.12.2015
Controversial

George Church's sensational statement

At a conference dedicated to ethical and technological issues of genome editing, he expressed confidence that in five years modern advances in genetics will help reverse the process of human aging.

09.12.2015