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Seven Scary Facts about Antibiotic-resistant Superbugs
We are entering the "post-antibiotic era", which will become a nightmare for healthcare and a catastrophic threat, not inferior to terrorism.
17.03.2015- English version
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Nanotechnology
Bandage against bleeding and infection
The new dressing quickly releases thrombin, stopping bleeding. Then, within a few days, he secretes vancomycin to prevent infection of the wound. The "bandage" of biocompatible polymers also dissolves.
17.03.2015
Biomedicine
Tumour switch
An international group of doctors has discovered a set of proteins common to many cancer cells, the appearance of which in the vicinity of the tumor dramatically slows down its growth, which can be used to treat cancer and make life easier for patients.
16.03.2015
Bioethics
Human genome editing: wait, colleagues!
Geneticists have called on colleagues to suspend experiments on human embryos, spermatozoa and eggs using the latest technologies for precise gene editing until a strict ethical code is developed.
16.03.2015
Nanotechnology
Dentistry is another area of application of graphene oxide
Graphene oxide can destroy bacteria that cause human diseases of teeth and gums. Moreover, this substance is also able to fight resistant forms of bacteria that many antibiotics do not act on.
16.03.2015
Other life sciences
Smart heart, don't beat…
Unlike existing models, the bionic heart of BiVACOR does not simulate the pulsating work of a living heart, but provides constant flows of arterial and venous blood.
16.03.2015
Biomedicine
Antiepileptic drug normalizes brain function in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease
The antiepileptic drug levetiracitam suppresses hyperactivity of the hippocampus of the brain in elderly patients with moderate brain disorders preceding the development of Alzheimer's disease.
16.03.2015
Genetic engineering
Hemophilia gene therapy: a new vector – new successes
The new lentiviral vector will increase the effectiveness of hemophilia B gene therapy due to its large size and the absence of a reaction from the immune system of patients.
13.03.2015
Other life sciences
Overcome the barrier
With the help of ultrasound, medications and protective immune proteins can overcome the blood-brain barrier that prevents them from entering the diseased brain.
13.03.2015
Biomedicine
A viagra-based panacea?
Molecular biologists have discovered an almost magical new effect of viagra: in combination with an experimental anti-inflammatory drug, it can be used to suppress "tenacious" infections, destroy cancer and treat many neurodegenerative diseases.
12.03.2015
Biomedicine
PolySTAT will stop bleeding quickly and without harm
The polymer PolySTAT, which strengthens blood clots, quickly stops any, including internal, bleeding due to the strong binding of fibrin fibers to each other.
12.03.2015
Cellular technologies
"Heart-on-a-chip" will facilitate drug development
The chip is approximately 2.5 cm long, on the surface of which the cardiomyocyte system pulsates – an effective model of human heart tissue suitable for screening and testing of drugs.
12.03.2015
Other life sciences
Virtualization of medicine
Soon doctors will work completely in virtual mode, relying on video technologies, medical devices connected to the Internet, electronic medical archives and a network of clinics, ensuring the most effective treatment of patients.
11.03.2015
Other life sciences
Where is the immunodeficiency virus hiding?
To identify hidden foci of the disease, the positron emission tomography method can be used in combination with radioactive tags in antibodies to the viral protein gp120.
11.03.2015
Genetics
The "autism genes" have been found to have useful properties
Non-autistic carriers of mutations associated with the development of this disease have more outstanding cognitive abilities, especially in non-verbal areas.
11.03.2015
Nanotechnology
Graphene Oxide against cancer
Biologists from the University of Manchester have published the results of experiments with graphene oxide, which demonstrate its action as an anti-cancer agent selectively targeting cancer stem cells.
11.03.2015
Other life sciences
Would you like to become a cyborg?
Scientists' enthusiasm for our cyborgized future does not always arouse enthusiasm among ordinary people. Moreover, a prosthesis is one thing, and it's quite another when they promise to implant something in the brain en masse.
11.03.2015
Prolonging youth
Senolytics – a new class of geroprotectors?
Drugs of a new class, called senolytics, significantly slow down the aging process in animal models, mitigating the manifestations of senility, improving cardiac function and increasing the duration of a healthy life.
11.03.2015
Biomedicine
For beautiful ladies: a cure for Alzheimer's disease and obesity
Investigating a potential cure for Alzheimer's disease, scientists from Atlanta found that it also helps against obesity. However, only for women.
10.03.2015
Other life sciences
Apple promises a revolution in medical research
The first five applications of the ResearchKit platform will become channels for transmitting medical information from iPhone users to medical scientists. Each application is dedicated to a specific disease: diabetes, asthma, Parkinson's disease, breast cancer, cardiovascular diseases.
10.03.2015