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Other life sciences

The Chimera twins

A rare developmental anomaly led to the birth of "semi-identical" twins whose cells contain different sets of chromosomes.

28.02.2019
Biomedicine

Multi - column

BCG and vaccines against measles, polio and typhus increase the effectiveness of the immune system as a whole.

28.02.2019
Cellular technologies

Cellular technologies in Russia

Biomedicine in our country has finally reached the stage when there is an opportunity to develop within the legal framework.

28.02.2019
Genetic engineering

The scandal continues

Two gossips about He Jiankui's experiments: many geneticists knew about his plans, but kept silent, and the work was funded by the government.

28.02.2019
Biomedicine

Neuroprotectors

Why are they needed, how are they created, are dietary supplements effective and do I need to eat antioxidants?

28.02.2019
Other life sciences

A century-old mistake

The use of Congo red to identify amyloids was initially questionable and began with an incorrect citation of a scientific article.

27.02.2019
Bioethics

Editing Rules

WHO has announced the convening of a group of experts to develop recommendations on editing the human genome.

27.02.2019
Genetic engineering

Three in one

A new method of genetic engineering will allow the simultaneous introduction of several genetic modifications into T-lymphocytes

27.02.2019
Various

The Law on Palliative Care

"What is a palliative today may become curable in the future," the chairman of the State Duma Committee on Health Protection blurted out.

27.02.2019
Genetics

Superman by inheritance

Perhaps there are hundreds or even thousands of mutations that protect their carriers from diseases, but so far scientists have been able to recognize only a few.

27.02.2019
Biomedicine

Fat instead of a tumor: details

Combination therapy has great potential for the treatment of breast cancer and possibly other oncological diseases.

27.02.2019
Genetics

Biomarkers of death

The new tool, named after the angel of death, allows you to predict the risk of mortality with unprecedented accuracy.

26.02.2019
Biomedicine

Yerba santa

The flavonoid sterubin, isolated from the "holy herb", turned out to be another candidate for drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.

26.02.2019
Other life sciences

A needle with intelligence

A needle equipped with a sensor will allow you to make medical injections exactly into the right tissue or area of the body.

26.02.2019
Healthy skepticism

They get mad with fat

Starvation is a new fashion among the richest inhabitants of Silicon Valley. Experts consider such "biohacking" extremely dangerous.

26.02.2019
Biomedicine

Against stroke and AIDS

The antiretroviral drug improves learning and memory in mice and alleviates the consequences of stroke.

26.02.2019
Your health

Protein for the elderly

A protein-rich, low-calorie diet helps the elderly lose weight while maintaining muscle mass and bone density.

25.02.2019