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Biomedicine

Vitamin D against diabetes

Type 2 diabetes can be suppressed by using large doses of vitamin D and a substance that enhances the effectiveness of its work.

11.05.2018
New in Gerontology

The blue spot is to blame

Gerontologists have explained why it is more difficult for elderly people to concentrate on work in stressful situations than for young people.

10.05.2018
Other life sciences

Anti-cancer diet

In experiments on mice, a diet containing a quarter less protein than usual had an antitumor effect.

10.05.2018
Exhibitions and conferences

Startup Village – 2018

On May 31 and June 1, the sixth annual Startup Village Conference will be held at the Skolkovo Innovation Center.

10.05.2018
Cellular technologies

Mini Bioprinter

The portable device weighs less than a kilogram and can print a 2 cm wide skin patch in a couple of minutes.

08.05.2018
Your health

Enemies of spermatogenesis

To count all the factors that provoke the development of male infertility, there are not enough fingers and toes.

08.05.2018
Prolonging youth

Hunger is good for the intestines

Short-term (during the day) fasting improves the condition of the small intestine in young and elderly mice.

08.05.2018
Biomedicine

Smart immunotherapy

The improved system, called SUPRA-CAR-T-therapy by the authors, is safer for the patient and fights cancer more effectively.

07.05.2018
Cellular technologies

Without eggs and spermatozoa

"Germ models" from stem cells will help to understand the processes occurring in the first stages of pregnancy.

07.05.2018
Cellular technologies

Cell therapy without cells

Collagen capsules filled with extracellular vesicles successfully replace living cells in the treatment of myocardial infarction.

07.05.2018
Prolonging youth

A new way to fight aging

We have not yet learned how to return youth. But some signs of aging can be dealt with today.

07.05.2018
Biomedicine

Immunotherapy for head and neck cancer

The disease "head and neck cancer" was included in the list of four new indications for the immuno-oncological drug Bristol-Myers Squibb.

07.05.2018
Genetic engineering

Three times more artemisinin

Genetic modification of annual wormwood has led to a threefold increase in the biosynthesis of a malaria drug.

07.05.2018
Genetics

Immunity and melanocytes

During experiments with mice, scientists noticed an unexpected relationship between gray hair, MITF protein and the work of the immune system.

07.05.2018
Cellular technologies

A living isolated brain

Experiments on pigs showed that the animals' brains showed signs of life 36 hours after the separation of the head from the trunk.

27.04.2018
Biomedicine

Noninvasive brain biopsy

A method of taking biomolecules from the brain without complex and dangerous surgical interventions has been developed.

27.04.2018
New in Gerontology

Dangerous age

About 86% of Americans over the age of 65 drive cars. This makes their life active and rich. But how safe is it?

27.04.2018