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Genetic engineering

Gene therapy against HIV

By destroying the regulatory genes of the virus, a group of Japanese researchers blocked the reproduction of particles by HIV-infected cells.

24.05.2018
Cellular technologies

An ear for Private Barrage

The ear grown on the forearm will receive fresh arteries, veins and even nerves, so that Shamika will be able to feel her new auricle.

24.05.2018
Other life sciences

The prosthesis was taught to read thoughts

The time of adaptation to the prosthesis will decrease significantly due to the musculoskeletal model, which itself recognizes brain signals and controls the movements of the prosthesis.

24.05.2018
Other life sciences

The weak point of HIV

The study of the proteins of the cells in which HIV "hides" suggested possible ways to completely cure the infection.

24.05.2018
Biomedicine

Progress, but not a panacea

This is how the editorial board of JAMA responded about the first FDA-approved migraine drug called Aimovig (erenumab).

24.05.2018
Your health

Dangerous diet

An increasingly popular weight loss diet based on fasting every other day can have severe side effects.

24.05.2018
Cellular technologies

Anti-stroke Gel

In experiments on mice, the biomaterial restored nerve cells and a network of vessels after a stroke.

23.05.2018
Other life sciences

Xenoproteins

Chemists have found a way to synthesize millions of proteins not found in nature. Antiviral drugs will be developed on their basis.

23.05.2018
Cellular technologies

Mini kidneys on the conveyor

The robotic system provides rapid cultivation of a large number of kidney organoids from human stem cells.

23.05.2018
Other life sciences

Cancer and the "hygiene hypothesis"

A review of scientific papers has shown that sterile cleanliness at home can increase the risk of developing acute lymphoblastic leukemia in infants.

22.05.2018
Other life sciences

Lectures on bioinformatics

Applications for the Bioinformatics Summer School in 2018 are open until May 27. And here are descriptions, videos and slides of lectures in 2017.

22.05.2018
Cellular technologies

A new application of graphene

A day of experiments on cells "living" on graphene can replace six months of experimentation on laboratory animals.

22.05.2018
Various

Money saves from dementia

Older people with lower incomes are more likely to suffer from senile dementia, unlike their peers with high incomes.

22.05.2018
Your health

Healthy heart – healthy old age

Elderly people who do not have disorders of the cardiovascular system are less likely to suffer from other age-related diseases.

22.05.2018
Prolonging youth

The mechanism of metformin

Good news for those who want to "live happily ever after" – it seems that metformin is able to help, at least with the first point.

21.05.2018
Biomedicine

Drug against metastases

A compound has been found that blocks the spread of cancer. It has shown its effectiveness in animal models.

21.05.2018
Other life sciences

Better less, yes better

People with a higher IQ score have fewer connections between neurons in the cortex.

21.05.2018
Biomedicine

A new goal to fight cancer

The study of the structure and functions of mitochondria in cancer cells has provided a number of strategies for the treatment of different types of cancer.

21.05.2018
Other life sciences

Intestinal flora treats multiple sclerosis

The key participants of the interaction between the intestine and the brain were found, their role in the progression of neurodegenerative diseases was described.

21.05.2018