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New in Gerontology

New marker

By the rate of accumulation of mutations, it is possible to predict how many years a person will live, and in women – to predict the period of fertility.

19.06.2020
Biotechnologies - into life

Skolkovo coronavirus test

The detection time of antibodies in a drop of blood is 10-15 minutes, and the diagnostic sensitivity is 96%.

19.06.2020
Genetic engineering

Inhibition of anticancer lymphocytes

The REGNASE-1 protein is a very powerful and almost the main negative regulator of the anti-cancer cellular immune response.

19.06.2020
Cellular technologies

Magnetic guidance

Retention of stem cells in the lungs with the help of a magnet improves their effectiveness in occupational disease – silicosis.

18.06.2020
Cellular technologies

Bioprinting in situ

A new technique of three-dimensional printing allows you to create artificial tissues directly on the organ in the animal's body.

18.06.2020
Biomedicine

CAR-T Anti-aging

The method of combating senescent cells improved the condition of mice with fibrosis of the lungs and liver, as well as with steatohepatitis.

18.06.2020
Genetic engineering

Made in Siberia

It is assumed that the first stage of clinical trials of the oncolytic virus will begin in the fall and will take a year and a half.

18.06.2020
Your health

Be prepared

Does the lifting of quarantine measures mean that we have defeated the coronavirus? Should we wait for the next wave – and when? Will it be less heavy than the first one?

18.06.2020
Innovative Russia

About bioinformatics – first-hand

Artur Zalevsky – about "sinusoids" in the career of a biologist, about the curse of "tyzhbioinformatics" and about the unknown frontiers of scientific pop in Russia.

18.06.2020
Genetic engineering

Anti-cancer milk

New Zealand scientists have created genetically modified goats whose milk contains cetuximab, a cancer drug.

18.06.2020
Prolonging youth

How to look for a pill for old age

The development of tablets for old age will take at least decades – more than many researchers and investors can afford.

17.06.2020
Biomedicine

Dexamethasone for severe patients

The popular steroid turned out to be the first effective means of reducing the mortality of coronavirus patients connected to a ventilator.

17.06.2020
Various

Gelatin Robohobot

It can bend and pick up various objects and at the same time consists of a food-grade, biodegradable gel.

17.06.2020
Other life sciences

Saved by blood

The method of preventing the growth of blood clots can significantly reduce mortality in severe coronavirus pneumonia.

17.06.2020
Theories of aging

Free radical theory

Excerpt from Polina Loseva's book "Counterclockwise: What is aging and how to deal with it."

17.06.2020
Exhibitions and conferences

OpenBio-2020

The dates of the annual open communications platform have become known and registration for participation is open.

17.06.2020
Genetic engineering

Tested on organoids

A new method of gene therapy for retinitis pigmentosa has been tested on a mini-model of the retina of the human eye.

16.06.2020
Genetics

Woe from wit

Biologist Varvara Diakonova – about the DNA shell, behavioral experiments and the price for the mind in animals.

16.06.2020
Genetics

Contagious mutants

The most common mutation increases the contagiousness of the coronavirus from 2.5 to 8 times. It occurs in more than half of the studied strains.

16.06.2020