Life Sciences

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Biomedicine

Risk factor

Scientists have confirmed that oral sex with many partners is associated with an increased risk of oropharyngeal cancer.

12.01.2021
Biomedicine

Cancer in the den

After several years of remission, metastases from tumor cells that have passed into a state of "hibernation" may reappear in the body.

12.01.2021
Genetics

Not exactly the same

Comparing the DNA of hundreds of pairs of monozygotic twins showed that their genetic identity is greatly exaggerated.

12.01.2021
Biomedicine

Protection from zoonoses

Two small biotech companies have started developing a vaccine for cats that can prevent people from re-infecting with coronavirus.

12.01.2021
Prolonging youth

Gene therapy of stem cell aging

A new gene has been discovered, disabling which slows down the aging of progenitor stem cells.

11.01.2021
Other life sciences

Mitochondrial transfer

An improved device for transferring mitochondrial DNA will help to study mitochondrial diseases more deeply.

11.01.2021
Genetic engineering

Britain froze in anticipation

Gene editing of crops and livestock may soon be allowed for the first time in England.

11.01.2021
Genetic engineering

Xenografts on the way

United Therapeutics has announced its readiness to start mass transplantation of human donor organs from GM pigs within 1-2 years.

11.01.2021
Other life sciences

Brown fat on the guard of health

People who retain areas of brown adipose tissue have a reduced risk of developing many acute and chronic diseases.

11.01.2021
Biomedicine

Cancer Scissors

A new metastasis-promoting mechanism of cancer cells evading the immune system has been discovered.

30.12.2020
Genetic engineering

"Bacterial repellent"

It is assumed that it will change the composition of the microflora of human skin and makes its smell unattractive to mosquitoes.

30.12.2020
Biomedicine

Russian cocktail

The Gamalei Center received a grant to develop a drug for the treatment of a new coronavirus infection based on monoclonal antibodies.

30.12.2020
Other life sciences

Liquid Oximeter

A liquid dressing is able to detect oxygen saturation of transplanted tissues no worse than a wired oximeter.

29.12.2020
Genetics

The largest database

A new collection of more than 85 million genetic variants provides a more complete and accurate picture of the DNA of rhesus monkeys.

29.12.2020
Other life sciences

How many viruses are there?

Detecting a viral charge in the air at a level that may be harmful to human health, the biosensor gives a warning signal.

29.12.2020
Cellular technologies

Pain increases hematopoiesis

Stem cells in the bone marrow more actively turn into blood cells under the influence of local pain neurons.

29.12.2020
Biomedicine

Antiviral cocktail of antibodies

It is assumed that the new drug will provide immunity for 6 to 12 months and will help contain the spread of the coronavirus.

29.12.2020