How to help the Immune system fight cancer
For many years, scientists have been trying to develop effective anti-cancer immunotherapy. There has been notable progress in this area – in particular, by improving drug delivery methods.
19.11.2015For many years, scientists have been trying to develop effective anti-cancer immunotherapy. There has been notable progress in this area – in particular, by improving drug delivery methods.
19.11.2015The finalist of The Enlightener, Alexander Markov, talks about the revolutionary changes taking place in the theory of evolution, the implicit complexity of life, enlightenment and pessimism about the future of Russia.
19.11.2015Two prizes of the Moscow Government for Young scientists in 2014 in the nomination "Biology and Medical Sciences" were awarded for research in the field of cell biology.
19.11.2015Researchers from Umeå University in Sweden have developed an accurate and simple way to detect and locate cancer by "imprints" of the tumor process in the platelet RNA profile.
19.11.2015Geneticists from Helsinki found out that a mutation in the 5-HT2B gene makes some Finns prone to aggressive behavior after they have drunk a large amount of alcohol, as well as more impulsive when sober.
18.11.2015The bandage, which releases hydrogen peroxide under the influence of an electric current, kills most bacteria, including drug-resistant ones.
18.11.2015The drug for the treatment of alcoholism is able to activate the virus, "sleeping" in cells, for its subsequent destruction by antiretroviral drugs.
18.11.2015Half a century ago, one of the developers of an experimental drug for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis took it, suffering from a terrible hangover. Now ibuprofen is one of the most popular painkillers.
18.11.2015Lomonosov Moscow State University and the RUSNANO Foundation for Infrastructure and Educational Programs announce the start of the anniversary X All–Russian Olympiad "Nanotechnology - a breakthrough into the Future".
18.11.2015The RAY platform will generate a report for molecular biologists and clinical geneticists on mutations found in the patient's genome, provide information about their possible effects and available treatment recommendations.
17.11.2015A new acceleration program "Formula BIOTECH 2016" starts on the basis of the Lomonosov Moscow State University Science Park. The first qualifying stage ends on December 18, 2015.
17.11.2015The Corpus publishing house announced that in the coming days, the "Sum of Biotechnology" (a guide to combating myths about the genetic modification of plants, animals and people) will be available to buy "almost everywhere".
17.11.2015Scientists still can't say exactly how higher levels of the Jagged1 protein protect dogs from muscular dystrophy.
16.11.2015Comparison of tens of thousands of genomes showed that the absolute number of genes that are minimally necessary for the functioning of the human body is 3230 out of 25-30 thousand.
16.11.2015Antibody-oriented antibiotics can overcome a drug-resistant bacterial infection.
16.11.2015The "smart" patch is made of hydrated agarose containing nanocapsules with a fluorescent dye. The dye is released under the action of toxins synthesized by pathogenic bacteria.
16.11.2015A drug called J147 demonstrated a dramatic improvement in the condition of old mice whose brains were susceptible to a disease that coincided with neurodegeneration of the human brain.
16.11.2015An increase in the risk of developing cancer with age is not just a matter of time, but partly depends on changes in tissues associated with inflammation.
13.11.2015The genetic diversity of a cancerous tumor turned out to be much greater than it was according to the most daring calculations – there may be about a hundred thousand mutations in a three-centimeter tumor!
13.11.2015Scientists from the Sorbonne University have demonstrated that the effect of a foreign agent on female pigeons in the first generation forms an immune profile in their descendants after two generations.
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