Life Sciences

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Nanotechnology

Jellyfish in the stomach

The swelling tablet can deliver various sensors or mini-cameras to the stomach, as well as help those who want to lose weight.

31.01.2019
Cellular technologies

Brain Organoids in Siberia

If The Wizard of Oz had been written in our time, the Scarecrow could have gone to Novosibirsk Akademgorodok for brains.

31.01.2019
Nanotechnology

Shake, but do not mix

Scientists from China have successfully tested on rats a long-term male contraceptive that works on the principle of a layered cocktail.

31.01.2019
Cellular technologies

Cornea from a donor

Donor stem cells have been successfully used in disorders of the functions of corneal epithelial stem cells.

30.01.2019
Genetics

Chronotype and health

Analysis of half a million genomes confirmed the depressiveness of "owls", but did not find a reliable link with obesity and diabetes

30.01.2019
Genetic engineering

Feathered bioreactors

The simple system proposed by the authors makes it possible to obtain large amounts of therapeutic proteins from chicken eggs.

29.01.2019
Cellular technologies

Simulator for heart cells

The new device trains the cells of the organoid of the heart and allows you to evaluate their response to various influences.

29.01.2019
Theories of aging

A vicious circle

The theory proposed by MIPT scientists will make it possible to create new drugs for common ailments of older people.

29.01.2019
Genetics

Pharmacogenetics

Pharmacogenomics is a young but promising science that began to be put into practice only in the 21st century.

29.01.2019
Biomedicine

Osteosarcoma vaccine

The drug replaces toxic chemotherapy and has already shown high efficacy in animals with osteosarcoma.

29.01.2019
Other life sciences

It's time to change the system

Scientists who deal with issues of aging, life extension and healthcare are working to change the entire system as a whole.

28.01.2019
Other life sciences

Early prognosis of dementia

A blood test will predict the development of Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases long before the first symptoms appear.

28.01.2019
Biomedicine

Viruses against melanoma

Gene therapy based on the herpes virus, after its approval in 2015, saved the lives of dozens of patients with incurable melanoma.

28.01.2019
Biomedicine

Why do T-killers get tired?

Having eliminated the cause of fatigue, the scientists managed to return the cytotoxic T cells to the activity necessary to defeat the tumor.

28.01.2019
Cellular technologies

Alternative Chinese medicine

Until recently, Chinese medicine was associated with herbal medicine, acupuncture and therapeutic massages.

28.01.2019
Cellular technologies

Stem cells against paralysis

The Japanese government has officially allowed the use of stem cells for the treatment of spinal cord injuries.

28.01.2019
New in Gerontology

Fewer calories – younger brain

A low-calorie diet supports the functionality of brain stem cells, slowing down the age-related decline of its functions.

25.01.2019
Genetic engineering

CRISPR continues to improve

The Cas12b protein works much more selectively than Cas9. It can become the basis for new methods of gene therapy.

25.01.2019
Biomedicine

A cure for cancer prevention?

According to Novartis representatives, the appearance of such a drug is possible in the near future.

25.01.2019