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Biomedicine

Hunting for metastases

Scientists have developed an implant in the form of a disk with a diameter of about 5 millimeters from a biodegradable inert porous material that is already used in medical devices for various purposes.

12.09.2015
Grants and competitions

Molbiologists are expected in Lyon

Merieux Institute invites biologists working on innovative projects in the field of infectious, oncological and cardiovascular diseases, water and food safety to participate in the competition of research grants

12.09.2015
Genetic engineering

Glowing in the dark

It is possible to prevent the spread of avian flu with the help of genetically modified chickens. Unfortunately, GMO will not be allowed on store shelves in the foreseeable future:(

11.09.2015
Innovative Russia

OpenBio-2015: the hopes of young men

Conceived as an event for dialogues on finding opportunities for cooperation and joint development of science, government, business and infrastructure, OpenBio-2015 will be devoted to discussing import substitution problems in the field of biotechnology and biopharmaceuticals.

11.09.2015
Genetic engineering

Anti-cancer drug will become cheaper

Even modern manufacturers get about half of their drugs from plants. But when this process is hampered by the threat of species extinction or difficulties in cultivation, bioengineering comes into play.

11.09.2015
Genetics

Smoking is not dangerous for everyone

The complex of genetic variants identified in the genomes of long-lived smokers provides the body's ability to better resist the harmful effects of environmental factors.

11.09.2015
Genetics

Genes and crimes

The latest methods of DNA examination already allow us to determine where a person comes from and describe his appearance. But the way from unique developments to everyday practice lies through high-profile cases. One of them is the identification of the remains of the family of Nicholas II.

10.09.2015
Other life sciences

Cuckoo-cuckoo…

If you don't like the approximate result given by the online life expectancy calculator, don't get depressed. Better think about what lifestyle factors you can change.

10.09.2015
Biomedicine

Immunosuppression will help with hypertension

Stimulation of the immune system can lead to the development of hypertension, while suppression of immune reactions, on the contrary, can lower blood pressure to normal values.

09.09.2015
Prolonging youth

Slowing down Aging: Are we ready? (3)

In the third part of the article, pharmacological methods of slowing down the aging process that mimic the effect of a low-calorie diet are considered.

09.09.2015
Various

Where do old people live well?

British doctors have prepared a report on the quality of life of older people in half of the countries of the world, according to which Switzerland is the friendliest state for people of age.

09.09.2015
Note to the businessman

Import substitution in a crisis

No one can answer the question of how soon the domestic pharmaceutical industry will be able to produce a sufficient number of medicines of the right quality.

09.09.2015
Biomedicine

Aspirin against cancer

The effectiveness of cancer drugs can be greatly enhanced with a simple supplement – aspirin, whose molecules suppress the ability of cancer cells to hide themselves from the immune system.

08.09.2015
Other life sciences

Neurons of alcoholism

Alcohol consumption alters the structure and activity of neurons in the striatum, the part of the brain responsible for purposeful controlled behavior.

08.09.2015
Other life sciences

Through the thorns…

American neurophysiologists have restored leg mobility to the famous extreme athlete Mark Pollock, who has been completely paralyzed since 2010 as a result of an accident.

08.09.2015