Theories of aging
Another mechanism of aging
A group of Russian cytologists and gerontologists has identified a pattern that clarifies the cellular mechanisms of aging.
03.09.2019- English version
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Genetics
Useful, but rare
A mutation that allows you to sleep 4-6 hours a day and feel well-rested at the same time occurs in 4 people per 100,000.
03.09.2019
Genetics
Questionable use
A second mutation has been found that protects against HIV. However, it causes a rare kind of muscular dystrophy in its carriers.
03.09.2019
Cellular technologies
Retina on a chip
Scientists from Germany have created a "retina-on-a-chip" that combines living human cells with an artificial tissue-like system.
03.09.2019
Nanotechnology
Deliver in 60 seconds
The "patch vaccination" turned out to be 9 times more effective than intramuscular injection and 160 times more effective than subcutaneous injection.
02.09.2019
Nanotechnology
Cleaning of vessels
Scientists have confirmed the role of one of the key factors of chronic inflammation in the vascular endothelium and developed a method of influencing it.
02.09.2019
Other life sciences
Drug Delivery using CRISPR
Controlled cutting of DNA strands in the hydrogel composition can be used for targeted delivery of various molecules and cells.
02.09.2019
Genetic engineering
Instead of analgesics
Scientists are developing a technology based on CRISPR, which, apparently, will be able to turn off pain in those who need it.
02.09.2019
Genetic engineering
Slow down glioblastoma
Clinical studies have shown the comparative effectiveness of glioblastoma immuno-viral therapy.
02.09.2019
Other life sciences
Neurons against Depression
The effect of stimulation of "newborn" neurons turned out to be very similar to the effect of the antidepressant fluoxetine.
02.09.2019
Genetics
The Australian Mutation
Mechanisms have been discovered that can lead to both an early form of Alzheimer's disease and age-related changes in the body.
02.09.2019
Genetics
The riddle of methylation
The study of the mechanisms of epigenetic regulation will make it possible to create living "factories" of various chemicals.
30.08.2019
Cloning
Coming soon: Cat clones
In addition, according to media reports, Sinogene Biotechnology Company plans to create cloned horses and carrier pigeons.
30.08.2019
Genetics
The reason for rejection
Mitochondrial DNA normally mutates more often than nuclear DNA, and reprogramming cells into iPSCs and their differentiation accelerates this process.
30.08.2019
Other life sciences
Accelerate bone regeneration
The addition of growth factors to the unique fracture treatment system accelerates the formation of bone tissue.
29.08.2019
Biomedicine
Hypoallergenic cats
The HypoCat vaccine causes cats to produce antibodies to their own protein Fel d 1 – the most common cause of allergies to these animals.
29.08.2019
Genetic engineering
A revolution in gene editing
Scientists from the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have created a plasmid that can direct the CRISPR system to dozens or even hundreds of genes at the same time.
29.08.2019
New in Gerontology
Not just stem cells
The softening of the intercellular matrix restored youth to the nerve stem cells of rodents.
29.08.2019
Prolonging youth
Age Editing
Spanish geneticist Juan Carlos Ispisua Belmonte expects that gene editing will allow to reverse aging.
29.08.2019
Cellular technologies
Cyborgs on a chip
Harvard researchers have created heart organoids with a built-in system of flexible sensors that allows you to register cell activity.
29.08.2019