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Genetic engineering

Amplifier instead of scissors

Scientists from the USA have developed a new technology for strengthening CRISPRa genes (a – activation), in which DNA does not need to be cut.

14.12.2018
Biomedicine

Fibroin against brain injuries

Experiments on rats have shown that this material is biologically compatible and promotes the speedy regeneration of nervous tissue.

14.12.2018
Biomedicine

Not just caffeine

One of the substances contained in coffee, together with caffeine, can contribute to the fight against neurodegenerative diseases.

13.12.2018
Other life sciences

Stimulation without trepanation

The miniature implant will allow recording an encephalogram and conducting deep brain stimulation without opening the skull.

13.12.2018
Your health

To your health!

Italians who consume small portions of alcohol are much less likely to be hospitalized than full teetotallers or alcoholics.

13.12.2018
Biomedicine

Wasp venom against bacteria

The modified wasp venom peptide successfully copes with bacteria resistant to traditional antibiotics.

13.12.2018
Genetics

A new cause of stomach cancer

The loss of just one protein can trigger stomach polyps, and then cancer. And there is no way to compensate for this condition yet.

13.12.2018
New in Gerontology

Aging is curable

It should and, very importantly, can be successfully treated in order to delay the development of classic age-related diseases.

12.12.2018
Various

Science-2018: first results

Of the 10 most important scientific events of 2018, selected by the editors of the Naked Science portal, 4 (and maybe 5) :) they belong to the field of life sciences.

12.12.2018
Other life sciences

Designer kids are a matter of time

But many methods of reproductive medicine that have been successfully used for a long time allow us to take care of the health of future children.

12.12.2018
Your health

Men – you can

A low-salt diet is useful only for women, since excess salt in the body of men does not lead to the development of hypertension.

12.12.2018
Nanotechnology

Anti-cancer spray gel

The experiment showed that the drug stops the re-growth of cancer cells preserved after surgery.

12.12.2018
New in Gerontology

And it's hard to breathe

The reason for the age-related decrease in the activity of T-lymphocytes may be a violation of their ability to cellular respiration.

11.12.2018
Cellular technologies

Stay embryonic

The Regina protein stimulates "stem" genes in mouse embryonic cells, delaying their specialization.

11.12.2018
Other life sciences

Pork skin against burns

At the first stage of clinical trials, the skin of GM pigs will be transplanted to six patients with severe burns.

11.12.2018
Biomedicine

Gene and cell therapy

Almost 300 FDA-registered drugs for the treatment of a wide range of diseases are at various stages of development.

11.12.2018
Other life sciences

How to reduce the cost of medicine

The main technological trends that will reduce the cost of medical services are biosensors, AI and digital assistants.

11.12.2018
Your health

No better

Interval fasting has no advantages over other weight loss diets.

11.12.2018
Prolonging youth

Immortality in the briefcase

Today, the longevity industry is associated not with alchemy, but with biotechnology, which attracts large investors.

10.12.2018