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Other life sciences

Medicine of the future

Candidate of Medical Sciences Roman Deev – about the paradigm of preventive medicine, cyborgization of people and medicine in the distant future.

25.12.2012
Cellular technologies

Blood vessels from stem cells: another success

Growing blood vessels is a difficult task, but bioengineers from Johns Hopkins University have solved the main problem: they achieved the formation of two types of tissues from stem cells, which are necessary for the formation of veins and arteries.

25.12.2012
Other life sciences

Why fat is good for the brain: new data

To start the formation of new neurons, two "fatty" molecules are needed: cholic acid, a derivative of bile acid, and a substance 24.25-EC, a derivative of cholesterol.

25.12.2012
Grants and competitions

Elevator to the future: another tour

The charitable Foundation "Sistema" announces a new round of the scholarship program "Elevator to the Future" – for the second semester of the 2012-2013 academic year.

25.12.2012
Your health

The patient has the right...

The patient can protect the violated rights independently or with the help of his representative. Adults (over 18 years old) and capable citizens – patients can independently protect their rights.

24.12.2012
Cellular technologies

Stem cells: life after death

In a corpse, unlike a living person, you can take all mesenchymal stem cells without looking back at the well-being of the "donor".

24.12.2012
Various

Humanity is at a crossroads

The next 50-60 years of our history will provide humanity with two opportunities – either an extraordinary flourishing, which has never happened before, or a gradual decline.

24.12.2012
Cellular technologies

Embryonic stem cells found a "differentiation switch"

A new study describes the process of "turning off" genes "turned on" in embryonic stem cells (ESCs), which is crucial for the transformation of stem cells into various types of differentiated cells.

24.12.2012
Genetic engineering

Is genetically modified salmon not dangerous?

If, as expected, the FDA experts allow the use of genetically modified salmon, this will be the first time in the world that an official permit has been issued for the consumption of an animal created with the use of biotechnology.

24.12.2012
Other life sciences

Oxidative stress: revaluation of values

It is generally believed that the amount of oxidized glutathione indicates whether the cell is healthy or in a state of oxidative stress. But a group of German scientists proved that this assumption, on which the conclusions of a large number of scientific studies are based, is absolutely untenable.

24.12.2012
Exhibitions and conferences

Regenerative Medicine Day

Within the framework of the "Day of Regenerative Medicine in Russia" announced by the Skolkovo Innovation Center on February 14, 2013, the topic of regenerative medicine will be revealed by scientists representing the core of this industry in the world.

21.12.2012
Other life sciences

Cages instead of rats

Cultures of specialized human cells, "organs on a chip", computer models and other techniques and technologies that can replace animal research are commercially available for research laboratories, but are still not popular with scientists.

21.12.2012
Various

Happiness is not in money

The countries where the happiest people in the world live are named. The most optimistic are residents of seven Latin American countries, in which the poverty level is simply off the scale

21.12.2012
Innovative Russia

Ten Steps to Innovatize Russia

The Center for the Study of Regional Problems has compiled a rating of 10 key events in the field of innovation in 2012.

20.12.2012
Biomedicine

Alzheimer's disease and astrocytes

According to the authors of the study, the results obtained lay the foundation for the development of treatments for Alzheimer's disease, and possibly other neurodegenerative diseases, the target of which will be astrocytes.

20.12.2012