Life Sciences

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Predatory mice

Scientists forced mice to chase and attack prey, obeying photostimulation of the amygdala. The experiment showed the key role of the amygdala in coordinating the movements of predators.

16.01.2017
Other life sciences

Medicine-2016

A list of the most discussed areas of medical research, the results of which were published and discussed in 2016 on Medical News Today.

13.01.2017
Other life sciences

The vicious circle of overeating

The consumption of foods rich in fats and sucrose stimulates the endocannabinoid signaling system, which stimulates the consumption of even more fats and sucrose.

13.01.2017
Cellular technologies

Magnetized stem cells against cancer

TPU scientists are working on creating a technology that allows the patient's stem cells containing magnetic microcapsules with a drug to be delivered to the tumor.

13.01.2017
Genetic engineering

RNA turned into antiviral spray for plants

Such a spray can also be used to change the properties of plants, but scientists have so far concentrated on protecting crops from viruses and diseases.

12.01.2017
Other life sciences

Healthy microflora protects against HIV

African women whose vaginal microbiota is dominated by pro-inflammatory bacteria are 4 times more susceptible to HIV infection than women with "normal" vaginal microflora.

11.01.2017
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With nanomole accuracy

American scientists have created a miniature universal sensor that measures the concentration of various molecules in the blood of laboratory animals in real time.

11.01.2017
Cellular technologies

Stem cells instead of fillings

Restoration of dentin under the action of the drug tideglusib, which stimulates the formation of odontoblasts from pulp stem cells, has been shown in laboratory mice.

11.01.2017
Biomedicine

A new method for creating an antimalarial vaccine

The first experimental tests of the new vaccine showed its high effectiveness. Perhaps the long-standing dream of doctors about an antimalarial vaccine is close to fulfillment.

10.01.2017
New in Gerontology

Comprehensive analysis of biomarkers of aging

The new model will help to identify complications related to aging in a timely manner, such as stroke or diabetes mellitus, and offer a person measures to prevent them.

10.01.2017
Other life sciences

Intestinal bacteria prevent people from losing weight

The effectiveness of the diet depends on the composition of intestinal bacteria. If the intestinal microflora is "not ready" for a diet, then a person will not lose weight even with a sharp decrease in calories consumed.

10.01.2017
Other life sciences

A safe alternative to living stem cells

Polymer microparticles containing growth factors and coated with a cell membrane successfully mimic cardiac stem cells in in vitro experiments and when introducing an animal model.

09.01.2017
Genetic engineering

An emergency switch was found for the CRISPR system

After analyzing about 30 strains of L.monocytogenes bacteria using the CRISPR/Cas9 system, the scientists found the genes of four proteins blocking this system in their prophages.

09.01.2017
Other life sciences

What biologists did in 2016 – part two

Mutations, aging, neurocomputer interfaces, extinction of dinosaurs, smart monkeys, smart birds, children, seals and much more in the second part of the annual review.

09.01.2017
Nanotechnology

Personalized nanovaccine cured mice of cancer

The use of the method of effective delivery of peptide antigenic vaccines for personalized cancer therapy caused a complete cure of the majority of experimental mice.

09.01.2017