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Prolonging youth

The "aging gene" of stem cells

When scientists suppressed this gene with the help of short RNA molecules, the cells "rejuvenated" in the same way as under the influence of "Yamanaki factors".

01.12.2020
Prolonging youth

Eternal life without diseases

Lecturer of the Department of Genetics of the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology of KFU – about the nature of aging and the fight against it.

01.12.2020
Biomedicine

We diagnose everyone

A new test capable of detecting more than 50 types of cancer by blood analysis before the first symptoms appear is being introduced in the UK.

30.11.2020
Cloning

Back to the Pleistocene!

Professor George Church – about the necessity and possibility of restoring the herbivore population in cold lands.

30.11.2020
Controversial

Di Gray's Optimism

Interview with one of the most controversial figures in modern gerontology.

30.11.2020
Biomedicine

What's wrong with the Oxford vaccine?

Additional studies of the AZD1222 vaccine will affect vaccination in the European Union and increases the chances of the Russian Sputnik V vaccine.

30.11.2020
Other life sciences

Neural stem cells

All neurons of the central nervous system, as well as astroglia and oligodendroglia cells, are formed from neural stem cells.

30.11.2020
Cellular technologies

Bait for stem cells

The new drug directs stem cells to the right place, improving their ability to repair damaged tissues.

27.11.2020
Nanotechnology

Optimal acidity

The effectiveness of penetration of magnetic nanoparticles with the drug into the tumor depends on the pH level of its microenvironment.

27.11.2020
Genetics

Protection for ends

If the TRF2 protein is removed, the ends of the chromosomes merge during cell division, which leads to the formation of "spaghetti chromosomes" and cell death.

27.11.2020
Biomedicine

Gentle method

The new method is aimed at increasing diagnostic capabilities in the detection of dysplasia and cervical cancer without biopsy.

27.11.2020
Other life sciences

Test strips in diamonds

Nanodiamonds increase the sensitivity of paper tests by 10,000 times compared to commonly used gold nanoparticles.

27.11.2020
Note to the businessman

Overview of the MedTech sphere

Of particular interest to investors in the field of medicine are two areas: the introduction of IT solutions in the work of doctors and the development of genetics.

27.11.2020
Other life sciences

Is the virus a human friend?

Interview with a microbiologist, professor at the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology and Rutgers University (USA) Konstantin Severinov.

26.11.2020
Note to the businessman

Not just the coronavirus

This year, many startups have entered the market that are not related to the coronavirus, but this does not lose relevance.

26.11.2020
Other life sciences

Osteoblasts against obesity

The hormone produced by bone cells can be used as a potential treatment for obesity.

26.11.2020
New in Gerontology

Zero point

According to the hypothesis of the "zero point of aging", in humans it is located somewhere in the second week of embryonic development.

26.11.2020
Biomedicine

In a world of complex solutions

The FDA Committee has put its own bosses before the eternal question: how to characterize a glass in which there is exactly half of the water?

26.11.2020
Cellular technologies

Bioprinting of mini-kidneys

Mini-kidneys created using 3D printing will help in testing the safety of medicines and creating new methods of treating kidney diseases.

25.11.2020