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Nanotechnology

Nanorobots are coming!

Two decades have passed since scientists first solved a mathematical problem using DNA. Now the work of programmable nanorobots is already being tested on cockroaches. Do you still think the future is far away? Then we are coming to you!

26.06.2014
Other life sciences

The third revolution in Biomedicine

The first was the discovery of the structure of DNA, the second was the decoding of the genome. Now the third revolution is taking place – the merging of life science with mathematics and information technology.

26.06.2014
Various

Cancer rats: the continuation of the scandal

The editorial board of Environmental Sciences explains the publication of an article on the alleged harm of GMOs, which was criticized and withdrawn from Food and Chemical Toxicology, "in order to ensure a reasonable discussion."

26.06.2014
Other life sciences

Virtual Spinal Cord

Neurobridge provides a connection between the brain and muscles bypassing the damaged area of the spinal cord, allowing you to move the fingers of a paralyzed hand. Until now, such an effect has been achieved only with the control of bionic limbs.

25.06.2014
Other life sciences

Do you want to lose weight? Try Gelesis!

Gelesis 100 capsules containing hydrogel are able to safely reduce weight in overweight and obese people. The greatest weight loss was observed in people with prediabetic condition.

25.06.2014
New in Gerontology

Chronic inflammation accelerates aging

Inflammation should be considered as a potential cause of aging. And the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug ibuprofen can restore the regenerative abilities of tissues and prevent the physiological aging of cells.

25.06.2014
Your health

Myths about obesity and weight loss methods

Researchers have refuted 9 myths and questioned 10 common, but not having a convincing scientific background, beliefs about obesity and ways to lose weight.

25.06.2014
Other life sciences

Diagnosis by photo

A computer program developed at Oxford allows you to diagnose rare genetic diseases from photographs, based on the analysis of facial features and comparing them with characteristics from a database.

25.06.2014
Other life sciences

How Stress Causes Clogged Arteries

Prolonged stress triggers a cascade of reactions in the body that lead to excessive production of leukocytes, which accumulate in the arteries and lead to the formation of complicated atherosclerotic plaques prone to rupture and thrombus formation.

24.06.2014
Other life sciences

Limb regeneration

Constant activity of the molecular pathway ERK (extracellular signal-regulated kinase) is necessary for reprogramming of salamander cells and their "tuning" to regenerate various parts of the body.

24.06.2014
Note to the businessman

Invest in bioprinting!

Investments in the biotechnology sector at the beginning of 2013 allowed market participants to double their investments. One of the most promising segments of the biotechnology market is 3D printing in general and bioprinting in particular.

24.06.2014
Biomedicine

Noninvasive graft rejection test

By analyzing extracellular DNA in the blood, it is possible to determine the rejection of a transplanted heart with greater efficiency and several weeks or even months earlier than using a biopsy.

24.06.2014
Other life sciences

Starvation hibernation stops the biological clock

Deprivation of food stops the development of nematodes, which resumes with the intake of nutrients. As a result, their life expectancy may double. It is possible that such mechanisms can use metastatic cancer cells.

24.06.2014
Various

"Smart glasses" will help the visually impaired

"Smart glasses", consisting of a video camera, a miniature processor and software that forms an image on transparent displays embedded in glasses, will help people with poor eyesight to see the world.

24.06.2014
Other life sciences

How to get rid of old mitochondria

Some neurons transfer the function of recycling old or damaged mitochondria to glial cells known as astrocytes.

24.06.2014