Life Sciences

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Prolonging youth

To live forever and not grow old: to be continued

The desire to find the elixir of eternal youth haunts humanity throughout the history of its existence. But the first drugs that can prolong a person's life are unlikely to appear in this, or even in the next decade.

31.08.2012
New in Gerontology

A healthy lifestyle is also useful in old age

It is a well–known truth that being overweight, smoking, low physical activity, loneliness and alcohol abuse shorten life. However, until now it was unclear whether this pattern applies to those over 75.

31.08.2012
New in Gerontology

Age and wisdom: ethnic features

Of course, it's nice to think that old age benefits at least the mind, if not the body. However, do we really become wiser with age?

31.08.2012
Nanotechnology

Don't forget about nanosecurity!

We were once again clearly demonstrated that nanomaterials, even based on "harmless" carbon, can harbor many unexpected dangers for living cells, that is, for you and me, and for the entire environment.

31.08.2012
Cellular technologies

Cell therapy of urinary incontinence

Amniotic fluid stem cells are able to repair damaged urethral sphincter muscles and, since they do not cause an immune response or tumor formation, they can give a new development to urinary incontinence therapy.

31.08.2012
Genetics

The secret of women's happiness

Scientists have identified a gene whose low activity makes women happy. Unfortunately, in men, the effect of this gene is blocked by high levels of testosterone.

30.08.2012
Nanotechnology

Cyborg Fabrics

The creation of living "cyborg tissues" permeated with nanowires is the first successful step towards combining tissue engineering and electronics to create tissue implants and systems for screening drugs.

29.08.2012
New in Gerontology

Obesity accelerates senile decline of thinking abilities

In combination with high blood pressure and other metabolic abnormalities, obesity in adulthood increases the decline of cognitive abilities, such as the ability to think and memory, as we age.

27.08.2012
Prolonging youth

Drops from old age

Recently, the first drug based on "Skulachev ions" appeared in pharmacies – eye drops. Soon they will start testing pills for most age-related diseases.

27.08.2012
Nanotechnology

Nanoparticles for immune system activation

A technology has been developed that allows the use of nanoparticles to increase the effectiveness of immune-activating drugs based on nucleic acids.

24.08.2012
Prolonging youth

Another rejuvenating berries

The berries of the Brazilian acai palm protect fruit flies from oxidative stress and significantly increase their life expectancy.

24.08.2012