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Cellular technologies

Molecules inside the cell were visualized by infrared light and fluorescence

Researchers have developed a new microscopy method for detailed visualization of processes inside a living cell at the molecular level

30.06.2023

Other life sciences

Polyunsaturated fatty acids reduced the risk of death and slowed ALS progression

Polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce the risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis progression

29.06.2023

Genetic engineering

FDA approves first gene therapy for Duchenne muscular dystrophy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted accelerated approval for Sarepta's first gene therapy against Duchenne muscular dystrophy

28.06.2023

Innovations

New AI will help men with infertility

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that quickly and accurately identifies sperm from infertile men

28.06.2023

Other life sciences

Liver disease increased the likelihood of cardiovascular complications

The likelihood of serious cardiovascular complications was increased when a cT1 liver disease activity index was detected on MRI

28.06.2023

Other life sciences

How the brains of people who sleep during the day differ

Authors of a new study found a causal relationship between sleep and brain volume

27.06.2023

Gerontology

Life expectancy in mice successfully increased with gene therapy

Scientists reprogrammed mouse genes to prolong their lives, experiment was successful

26.06.2023

Genetics

Gel for the treatment of butterfly people has passed the final stage of testing

Researchers report successful completion of gene therapy trials to treat butterfly syndrome

26.06.2023

Other life sciences

Scientists compared the risk of malformations when prescribed insulin and metformin

Researchers compared the risk of birth defects in children whose mothers received metformin, insulin, or both drugs simultaneously during the first trimester of pregnancy

23.06.2023

Genetic engineering

Multiple sclerosis in mice was cured by "reprogramming" the microbiota

Neurobiologists have found a way to prevent chronic inflammation that leads to the development of multiple sclerosis

23.06.2023

Genetics

Disorders of brain development in children have been linked to gene expression during pregnancy

Study finds that brain developmental disorders responsible for depression, ADHD, autism, and others may result from gene expression in the brain before birth

23.06.2023

Other life sciences

Schizophrenia has been linked to maternal vitamin D levels

Researchers used molecular imaging technology to confirm the role of vitamin D in early brain cell development

22.06.2023

Genetics

Development of diabetes has been linked to microRNAs in the pancreas

Large-scale genetic analysis reveals a set of small RNA molecules associated with type 2 diabetes

22.06.2023

Your health

Low-dose daily aspirin intake increased risk of anemia in older adults

Long-term regular intake of aspirin in the elderly increased the likelihood of developing anemia

21.06.2023

Other life sciences

Neonatal screening improved survival in severe combined immunodeficiency

Inclusion of screening for severe combined immunodeficiency in neonatal screening significantly increased the five-year survival rate of such children

21.06.2023

Your health

Seven basic rules that will help maintain health in old age

Modern knowledge about our bodies allows us to maintain health even at an advanced age

21.06.2023

Genetics

Novosibirsk scientists found a way to combat DNA damage

Employees of the institute discovered a new type of damage to the DNA molecule and found out how to fix it

20.06.2023

Nanotechnology

Parasite infestation can now be diagnosed with a smartphone

Device connected to a smartphone uses light to detect malaria

20.06.2023

Biomedicine

Injections of artificial neurons reduced the frequency of epileptic seizures by 90%

Researchers presented the results of the first phase of clinical trials using lab-grown neurons to treat epilepsy

19.06.2023

Cellular technologies

Developed a model of a human embryo with a beating heart

The model will help to study the early stages and malformations of fetal development

19.06.2023