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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

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
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
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
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
Other life sciences

"We have been given an ambitious task"

A Russian robot surgeon capable of performing operations on blood vessels, the heart and even the brain has been tested.

29.03.2018