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Genetic engineering

Guide to Gene Activation

CRISPR/Cas9 technology can be used in a new capacity not for gene editing, but for regulating the work of enhancers – DNA sites that activate the synthesis of the corresponding protein.

25.05.2016
Genetics

"Nose shape genes" found

An international team of scientists has identified the genes responsible for the shape of the nose and some other facial features.

24.05.2016
Your health

When sex is dangerous

Despite the fact that for the first time the picture of sperm allergy was described back in 1958, few people still know about this disease. There are no exact statistics either.

24.05.2016
Genetic engineering

CRISPR instead of RNA interference

To test the CRISPR/C2c2 system, the authors learned how to turn off the red glow of bacteria by destroying the RNA of the red fluorescent protein gene previously introduced into cells.

24.05.2016
Other life sciences

Microflora and brain

Prolonged use of antibiotics damages the intestinal microflora and disrupts the immune system, which negatively affects brain function.

24.05.2016
Cellular technologies

The pitfalls of "three-parent fertilization"

A new study notes that "three-parent" fertilization can have serious drawbacks. However, shortcomings were also found in the methodology of this study…

24.05.2016
Genetics

A "sunscreen gene" has been discovered

Researchers from the University of Southern California have discovered a "sunscreen gene" whose presence protects against ultraviolet radiation and may be able to prevent the development of skin cancer.

23.05.2016
Other life sciences

Strangers as their own

Throughout its history, transplantation has been associated with a number of problems. Now the world is on the threshold of a new transplantology, which should bring deliverance from many barriers.

23.05.2016
Various

Touchpad on the hand

The bracelet developed by Carnegie Mellon University specialists allows you to turn the surface of the skin of the user's hand or wrist into an analog of a touchpad.

23.05.2016
Other life sciences

A pill for gray hair

The research of scientists from the Langon Medical Center, studying the molecular mechanisms responsible for skin and hair color, can turn the dream of such a pill into reality.

23.05.2016
Genetics

Genes in tandem

Geneticists from Stanford University have found out why some copies of genes that have been doubled as a result of mutations remain in the genome, despite the fact that most of them are lost or lose their functions.

23.05.2016
Your health

What is infertility and how to deal with it

Today, at least 3 million people live in Russia who are infertile for medical reasons, i.e. due to anatomical, genetic, endocrine, immunological and other factors.

23.05.2016
Other life sciences

A tiny lung made of plastic

PuLMo (Pulmonary Lung Model) will allow you to evaluate the effect of toxins on the body, simulate lung diseases and predict the effectiveness and side effects of experimental drugs.

20.05.2016
Genetic engineering

Gene therapy of HIV infection

Researchers from Temple University using CRISPR/Cas9 technology for the first time managed to cut the DNA of the immunodeficiency virus from the genome of living animals.

20.05.2016
Genetics

New about the Oct4 gene

The gene, recognized by science as inactive in the adult body, actually plays a crucial role in eliminating the cause of most myocardial infarctions and strokes

20.05.2016
Other life sciences

Robot with pipette

Unlike other robots working with pipettes and liquids, aBioBot is able to "see" and react to a situation thanks to a machine vision system.

19.05.2016
Your health

Physical education protects against cancer

A high level of physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of developing 13 types of cancer (including 3 of the 4 most common cancers worldwide among men and women).

19.05.2016
Note to the businessman

Perfluorane returns

Oleg Zherebtsov, the founder and former owner of the Lenta retail chain, and now CEO of Solopharm, decided to bring the legendary "blue blood" back to the market.

19.05.2016