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Other life sciences

Head transplant: 1928-2017

In 1928, the scientific community was shocked by the head of a dog who lived without a body for 1 hour and 40 minutes. A human head transplant to a donor body is planned for 2017.

14.10.2016
New in Gerontology

Ecology of dementia

Scientists from the University of Edinburgh have presented the first complete study of environmental factors that increase the risk of dementia (senile dementia).

14.10.2016
Genetic engineering

Gene therapy straightened red blood cells

Scientists from three American universities have tested a method of genetic therapy of sickle cell anemia using CRISPR/Cas9 technology on mice.

14.10.2016
Genetics

Mixed up genes

At least a third of studies on gene expression contain incorrectly labeled samples – this is the conclusion of scientists at the University of British Columbia.

14.10.2016
Other life sciences

Eternal alcohol :)

Physicists from the United States have created "nano-needles" made of graphene and copper, which use the energy of an electric current to convert carbon dioxide into ethanol molecules.

13.10.2016
Other life sciences

The biosensor will detect the infection

The device is capable of detecting bacteria and viruses using infrared light and can be widely used in large transport hubs, for example, at airports.

13.10.2016
Biomedicine

Analgesic restores nerve fibers

The operation of the mechanism that interferes with the regeneration of nerve endings can be controlled with the help of pregabalin, an analgesic drug that is prescribed for spinal cord injuries.

13.10.2016
Cellular technologies

Mandibular stem cells repair cartilage

Stem cells identified in the temporomandibular joint are able to spontaneously form new cartilage tissue and repair joint damage.

13.10.2016
Grants and competitions

DAAD invites scientists to visit Germany

The purpose of this program is to support short–term research internships for the exchange of experience, as well as to expand and strengthen contacts with colleagues.

12.10.2016
Various

Sugar tax

According to WHO, increasing taxes on products containing sugar (as well as glucose, fructose, honey and syrups) can reduce the incidence of diabetes, obesity and tooth decay.

12.10.2016
Other life sciences

Volcanic RNA ligase

Isolated from microbes living near the vents of volcanoes, RNA ligase can work at high temperatures desirable for some laboratory procedures.

12.10.2016
Genetics

Stolen genes

The genes borrowed from spiders and insects help the bacteriophage to penetrate into their cells, find parasitic bacteria – wolbachia there, and destroy them.

12.10.2016
Grants and competitions

Sandoz HACk Contest (Healthcare Access Challenge)

Private individuals aged 18-35 who speak English can take part in the competition. Applications for participation in the competition are accepted until November 30, 2016.

11.10.2016
Genetic engineering

Gene therapy cured mice of Alzheimer's disease

Molecular biologists have created and tested the first retroviral therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, relieving and protecting mice from the consequences of its development.

11.10.2016
Innovative Russia

12 main questions about megagrants

What is a megagrant? How did megagrants appear and how to get them? What amounts are allocated for them and how to spend them? How are the laboratories that have received state funding developing?

11.10.2016
Biomedicine

A new method of selecting anti-cancer drugs

A device called a "suspension microchannel resonator" can determine the reaction of cells of a specific tumor to various chemotherapy drugs in 15 hours.

11.10.2016
Other life sciences

Eye Roboticist

Using a joystick, a touch screen and an operating microscope, the surgeon can control the movements of the robot with positioning accuracy in thousandths of a millimeter.

11.10.2016
Other life sciences

Neurotransmitters, part 3

In the last part of the article we will talk about small tricky molecules-peptides, which play an important role in the life of the body – bring joy and relieve pain.

11.10.2016