Genetics
DNA from museum exhibits
The method of DNA extraction from biological samples preserved in alcohol or formalin allows for genomic analysis of rare and extinct animal species.
26.01.2017- English version
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Savings for pedestrians
An elastic exoskeleton, the use of which reduces energy consumption when walking by 23%, will be useful for elderly people and soldiers when marching with full gear.
26.01.2017
Genetics
Mice with a model of schizophrenia were cured with nicotine
Nicotine administration for one to two weeks increased the activity of pyramidal neurons of the prefrontal cortex in "schizophrenic" mice to the level of healthy animals.
26.01.2017
Cellular technologies
3D Printer Leather
A fragment of skin 100 sq.cm is made in 35 minutes. Researchers believe that due to automation and standardization of printing, a significant reduction in the cost of leather can be expected.
25.01.2017
Biomedicine
A new perspective in cancer treatment
A treatment strategy based on the natural mechanism of absorption of DNA fragments by cells can be applied to most cancerous tumors.
25.01.2017
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The "kissing hormone" was tested on volunteers
Injection of kisspeptin increases the activity of the "love" parts of the brain in response to sexual stimuli, according to scientists from Imperial College in London.
25.01.2017
Genetics
Negative selection by intelligence level: details
A new study based on data on 110,000 Icelanders has shown that "education genes" are indeed subject to negative selection.
25.01.2017
Cellular technologies
Brain of rats who suffered a stroke, managed to "fix"
Until now, it was not known whether the brain actually used transplanted neurons to form working connections. A new study has shown that yes.
25.01.2017
Nanotechnology
Accurate to the molecule
The technique has practically no restrictions on the minimum concentration of detectable particles – the sensor is able to see even single protein molecules.
25.01.2017
Other life sciences
Huntington's disease "in vitro"
A cellular model is necessary to study the molecular mechanisms of the development of hereditary neurodegenerative disease, which is considered incurable today.
25.01.2017
Nanotechnology
Silicon nanoparticles against cancer
Nanoparticles of porous silicon coated with a thermosensitive polymer can be used as a method of delivering drugs for the treatment of malignant tumors.
24.01.2017
Biomedicine
Anticorrosive additives have found work in the therapy of tumors
The substance, which is usually used to prevent corrosion, leads to the depletion of cancer cells, removing oxygen from them, and at the same time it is safe for healthy tissues.
24.01.2017
Bioethics
Is euthanasia profitable?
Providing those in need with medical care during voluntary retirement in Canada will help save from 34.7 to 138.8 million US dollars annually.
24.01.2017
Other life sciences
Alternative to proton pump inhibitors
American scientists have developed micro-motors that neutralize acid in the stomach and release drugs at a given acidity value.
24.01.2017
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Will cerium dioxide accelerate wound healing?
To activate growth, scientists added a colloidal solution of cerium dioxide nanoparticles to the culture medium for cultures of primary fibroblasts taken from mouse embryos.
24.01.2017
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Therapeutic RNAs have learned to deliver to cells by ultrasound
Now MIT and Boston Children's Hospital employees are working on the creation of capsules for oral administration, which contain both the specified RNA and the source of ultrasound pulses.
23.01.2017
Other life sciences
Suppress the immune system
For scientists who develop treatment methods based on therapeutic viruses, excessive activity of the immune system is extremely undesirable.
23.01.2017
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Cardiogram for Instagram
The telemedicine future, in which smartphone diagnostics and remote consultation in many cases can replace a real visit to the doctor, is just around the corner.
23.01.2017
Nanotechnology
A new approach to the manufacture of medical implants
Superhemophobic material is practically not recognized by the body as foreign. This material can be used for the manufacture of surgical implants with a low risk of rejection by the body.
23.01.2017
Other life sciences
Antitumor drug turns white fat into brown
The antitumor drug bexarotene turns white fat into brown, which has a positive effect on the metabolism of mice even when they are kept on a high-calorie diet.
23.01.2017