Genetics
Are they not born, but become?
Homosexuality is influenced by hundreds or even thousands of genes, each of which has its own very modest effect.
04.09.2019- English version
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Genetics
Learn genetics!
Geneticist Svetlana Borinskaya – about the anti-vaccination movement and the latest achievements of science in the fight against HIV and cancer.
04.09.2019
Grants and competitions
Tech in Media – 2019
In the nomination "Life Sciences", authors of works on the relevant topic can claim victory. The prize to the winners is 100,000 rubles.
03.09.2019
Cellular technologies
NAFLD on a chip
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease requires more and more attention and new methods of treatment.
03.09.2019
Cellular technologies
Organoids give signals
The artificially grown brain tissue showed electrical activity similar to that of the human brain.
03.09.2019
Cellular technologies
Biochip for endocrinologists
Pancreas-on-a-chip will help in the study of diabetes and the transplantation of insulin-producing beta cells to patients.
03.09.2019
Theories of aging
Another mechanism of aging
A group of Russian cytologists and gerontologists has identified a pattern that clarifies the cellular mechanisms of aging.
03.09.2019
Genetics
Useful, but rare
A mutation that allows you to sleep 4-6 hours a day and feel well-rested at the same time occurs in 4 people per 100,000.
03.09.2019
Genetics
Questionable use
A second mutation has been found that protects against HIV. However, it causes a rare kind of muscular dystrophy in its carriers.
03.09.2019
Cellular technologies
Retina on a chip
Scientists from Germany have created a "retina-on-a-chip" that combines living human cells with an artificial tissue-like system.
03.09.2019
Nanotechnology
Deliver in 60 seconds
The "patch vaccination" turned out to be 9 times more effective than intramuscular injection and 160 times more effective than subcutaneous injection.
02.09.2019
Your health
Starve to health
Six months of periodic fasting did not cause any side effects in the volunteers, but they improved many health indicators.
02.09.2019
Nanotechnology
Cleaning of vessels
Scientists have confirmed the role of one of the key factors of chronic inflammation in the vascular endothelium and developed a method of influencing it.
02.09.2019
Other life sciences
Drug Delivery using CRISPR
Controlled cutting of DNA strands in the hydrogel composition can be used for targeted delivery of various molecules and cells.
02.09.2019
Genetic engineering
Instead of analgesics
Scientists are developing a technology based on CRISPR, which, apparently, will be able to turn off pain in those who need it.
02.09.2019
Genetic engineering
Slow down glioblastoma
Clinical studies have shown the comparative effectiveness of glioblastoma immuno-viral therapy.
02.09.2019
Other life sciences
Neurons against Depression
The effect of stimulation of "newborn" neurons turned out to be very similar to the effect of the antidepressant fluoxetine.
02.09.2019
Genetics
The Australian Mutation
Mechanisms have been discovered that can lead to both an early form of Alzheimer's disease and age-related changes in the body.
02.09.2019
Innovative Russia
Your health
Ultra-processed poison
The more ultra-processed food in our diet, the more likely it is to get sick, and even with a fatal outcome.
30.08.2019