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New in Gerontology

Why age reduces the ability of muscles to recover

The age-related decrease in the ability of muscle tissue to regenerate is due to an increase in the activity of the signaling mechanism that suppresses the symmetrical division of stem cells.

08.09.2014
Genetics

Jack the Ripper was identified using DNA analysis

Examination of DNA found on one of the evidence suggests that at least five brutal murders attributed to this maniac were committed by Aaron Kosminsky, a Jewish emigrant from Poland.

08.09.2014
Biomedicine

Prospects for the fight against the Ebola virus

Almost 200 experts from all over the world gathered in Geneva to review 8 experimental drugs against the Ebola virus and two vaccines. Among the latter there is also a Russian version, which has already managed to pass preclinical tests.

08.09.2014
Nanotechnology

Stents with nanotubes reduce the likelihood of inflammation

Medical implants, for example, stents, can cause inflammation. However, the latest work of scientists from the United States shows how using a coating of nanotubes can significantly reduce the risk of such an adverse outcome.

05.09.2014
Innovative Russia

Invest in domestic startups!

According to research results, in 2013 Russia rose to second place in Europe and fifth in the world in terms of venture capital investments.

05.09.2014
Biomedicine

Antigen-specific therapy of autoimmune diseases

The results of a study by specialists from the University of Bristol, they hope, will eventually be able to radically change the approach to the treatment of autoimmune diseases.

05.09.2014
Biomedicine

Will the new "Skulachev ions" help with a stroke?

Chemical compounds that can selectively accumulate in mitochondria, reducing their membrane potential, have neuroprotective properties and can be used for the treatment of stroke and a number of other neurological diseases.

04.09.2014
Other life sciences

Cancer treatment methods

Where can I find a reason to hope that cancer will ever be cured? Rapid progress cannot be expected, but recent studies inspire some optimism.

04.09.2014
Exhibitions and conferences

Pharma Russia 2014

On October 28, the Vedomosti newspaper is holding the annual Pharma Russia 2014 event in a new format.

04.09.2014
Cellular technologies

Artificial liver: made in Russia

Scientists of the V.I. Shumakov Federal Research Center for the first time in Russia created a bio-artificial liver based on cellular technologies and conducted its successful preclinical tests.

04.09.2014
Healthy skepticism

Is our diet the most effective? Don't believe the ads!

Branded weight loss programs represent an entire industry with multibillion-dollar turnover. The advertising of each of these diets claims that it is the most effective and beneficial for health. In fact, there is no difference between them.

04.09.2014
Exhibitions and conferences

RosBioTech-2014: the world of active longevity

We invite scientific organizations and industrial enterprises and companies specializing in the field of biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical industry, ecology and environmental protection, in the field of health protection and the world of active longevity, to take part in the forum-exhibition.

03.09.2014
Grants and competitions

Dynasty grants for young biologists

The Dynasty Foundation announces another competition for grants for young biologists specializing in molecular and cellular biology.

02.09.2014
Biomedicine

Will young blood help with Alzheimer's disease?

In October of this year, a clinical trial is due to begin, in which patients with Alzheimer's disease will be injected with the blood of young people in the hope of improving their condition.

02.09.2014
Other life sciences

About the benefits of useless knowledge

Konstantin Severinov, Professor at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and Rutgers University, USA, spoke about the role of chance in modern biomedical research.

02.09.2014