Genetic engineering
Long-lasting gene therapy
Gene editing by combining CRISPR and viral vectors demonstrates a persistent – most likely lifelong – effect.
03.04.2018- English version
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Biomedicine
Activator for killers
A new compound that activates its own immunity will help defeat cancer, multiple sclerosis and other diseases.
03.04.2018
Genetics
Mitochondria and the heart
mtDNA has 11 single–nucleotide mutations associated with an increased risk of atherosclerosis, and three with an increased or decreased risk of heart attack.
03.04.2018
Nanotechnology
Cover the wound with clay
A nanogel dressing based on a conventional food thickener and purified clay has been created for operational assistance with wounds.
03.04.2018
Genetics
The danger of CRISPR has been exaggerated
In a new publication, the authors of the article on the numerous errors of this method admit that their initial conclusions were erroneous.
02.04.2018
Genetics
Genealogy of Neanderthals
For reasons still unclear, modern humans have Neanderthal genes, but no human genes have been found in the Neanderthals themselves.
02.04.2018
Genetics
Cancer skillfully disguises itself
Stomach and intestinal cells were found in the lung tumor. This mechanism of rebirth probably leads to resistance to chemotherapy.
02.04.2018
Genetics
Where did the gene come from?
The colistin resistance gene appeared in 2005 in China, and 10 years later it spread to all inhabited continents except Australia.
02.04.2018
Prolonging youth
A very expensive pill for old age
Dietary supplements with a miracle vitamin are not difficult to buy - except that the monthly course costs slightly less than the average Russian salary.
02.04.2018
Nanotechnology
Nanobur for cell wall
Nanomaterials in the form of "drills" allow to deliver various substances into the cell directly through its membrane.
02.04.2018
Nanotechnology
Nano trap for microbes and toxins
The self-assembling nanoplast mimics the cell wall and selectively captures and neutralizes pathogens.
30.03.2018
Biomedicine
A needle in a haystack
The new method will allow you to simultaneously select from 35 million compounds potential drugs that can bind the target protein.
30.03.2018
Other life sciences
Smartphone for the diagnosis of parkinsonism
The smartphone app allows you to track the dynamics of symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
30.03.2018
Your health
And defeats from victory…
Watching hockey on TV or at the stadium significantly increases the incidence of heart attacks. Even with the victory of your favorite team.
30.03.2018
Nanotechnology
Chameleon cages
A biohybrid composite material with nanoparticles rhythmically changes bright colors, following the contraction of living heart cells.
30.03.2018
Biomedicine
Cancer vaccine will soon be tested on humans
The head of the upcoming clinical trials hopes to recruit 35 patients by the end of this year.
30.03.2018
Other life sciences
Bone with Shape memory
The material for bone implants with the possibility of self-healing cracks restores its structure when heated.
30.03.2018
Nanotechnology
Antibacterial nanoeedles
The microstructure of dragonfly wings inspired scientists to create a nanocoating that mechanically destroys bacteria.
29.03.2018
Other life sciences
Vagus accelerates rehabilitation
A major study of vagus nerve stimulation as a way to restore motor functions after a stroke is underway.
29.03.2018
Your health
What is more harmful?
Fillers with the smell of vanilla and cinnamon turned out to be the most toxic and dangerous among all nicotine vaping liquids.
29.03.2018