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Genetics

A million genomes

In the USA, the largest-ever project to decipher the DNA of a million people has been launched.

28.09.2018
Various

Help yourself

The heads of American hospitals have established their own company for the production of drugs – the non-profit organization Civica Rx.

28.09.2018
Your health

Double protection

Modern oral contraceptives based on estrogen and progestins reduce the likelihood of ovarian cancer.

28.09.2018
Healthy skepticism

Dangerous experiments

Many experts consider the measurement of cellular age and attempts to prolong life by affecting telomeres to be pseudoscience.

27.09.2018
Your health

Sunbathe in moderation

A paper bracelet with emoticons made of photosensitive ink will warn you that it's time to finish sunbathing.

27.09.2018
Biomedicine

Insulin against chronic colitis

Regular administration of insulin into the rectum suppresses chronic intestinal inflammation in a mouse model of the disease.

27.09.2018
Biomedicine

Antibodies against HIV infection

The prototype of an HIV drug has passed the first clinical trial – it successfully suppressed infection in the body of volunteers

27.09.2018
Other life sciences

"Smart pills" – good or evil?

According to experts, the enthusiasm for them is overstated, and the introduction into clinical practice will not solve the problems of modern medicine.

27.09.2018
Other life sciences

Pour sugar on my wound

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania (USA) suggest "sealing" wounds with special medical foam.

27.09.2018
Exhibitions and conferences

Openbio – 2018

Registration is open for participation in the annual open communications platform on biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals.

26.09.2018
Genetics

The addiction virus

In people most susceptible to drug addiction, a specific variant of an ancient retrovirus is more often integrated into the DNA.

26.09.2018
Genetics

Exception to the rule

A mechanism has been discovered by which the injured skin of old people heals better than that of young animals and people.

26.09.2018
Other life sciences

Tricorder prototype

Scientists at the University of Glasgow have announced a wearable gadget that can instantly diagnose a number of health problems.

26.09.2018
Biomedicine

Zuckerberg funds

The creator of Facebook will finance scientists involved in the collection, storage, search and processing of biomedical visual information.

26.09.2018
Controversial

$50,000

Sergey Fage, a millionaire biohacker, has spent so much over the past year on extending his life, mainly on consultations with elite doctors.

26.09.2018
Various

I would go to geriatrics

In ten years, gerontology specialists will be highly valued, and they need to be trained now.

25.09.2018
Biotechnologies - into life

At the gene level

Ukrainian scientists have figured out how to use genetic information to improve the quality of life, and have made a business out of it.

25.09.2018
Other life sciences

Electrical rehabilitation

Neurophysiologists from Russia and the USA have returned the ability to stand and walk independently to a paralyzed man.

25.09.2018