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Diagnostics using a smartphone: details
The new molecular diagnostic system is probably one of the simplest, fastest, cheapest and at the same time working systems that can be imagined.
17.04.2015- English version
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Where to push the boundary of old age?
Scientists from the International Institute of Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) argue that old age should be determined not by absolute age, but by how much (on average in the country) a person has left to live.
17.04.2015
Cellular technologies
Adipose tissue cells relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis
The introduction of autologous (own) cells of the stromal-vascular fraction of adipose tissue into the affected joint provides a marked improvement in the symptoms of degenerative osteoarthritis.
17.04.2015
Genetics
Evolution from the Negro to the Dutchman
Two recent studies touch on the problem of natural selection among Homo sapiens, which I would really like to believe in, even if it is politically incorrect.
17.04.2015
Cellular technologies
The heart in the web
A substrate of genetically engineered fibers of the protein spidroin, which spider threads consist of, turned out to be the best basis for growing cells from heart tissues, scientists from MIPT write in an article published in the journal PLOS ONE.
17.04.2015
Other life sciences
Precision medicine – state support
The aim of the project is to develop approaches to the treatment of patients taking into account information from their medical history, genetic predispositions, economic and social status.
16.04.2015
Note to the businessman
How the Russian venture lives
Alexey Solovyov, Managing Director of the venture fund Prostor Capital – about the state of venture business in Russia, prospects and tools for its development.
16.04.2015
Other life sciences
Who produces a neurotransmitter in the intestine?
A group of about 20 species of spore-forming bacteria is responsible for the production of serotonin by the intestinal microflora.
16.04.2015
Biomedicine
Promising drug against multiple sclerosis: new successes
In a phase 2 clinical trial, the experimental drug anti-LINGO-1 for the treatment of multiple sclerosis demonstrated the ability to restore myelin, the protective sheath of nerve fibers that is destroyed in this disease.
16.04.2015
Other life sciences
Smartphones will be able to diagnose cancer and papillomavirus
Researchers have created a special device that attaches to a smartphone camera and detects traces of cancer or papillomavirus in the tissues of the human body for 45 minutes and for less than $ 2.
15.04.2015
Healthy skepticism
Genetically modified Chinese cubs are another "duck"
In the foreseeable future, we can only talk about genetic selection, and not about purposeful modification of embryonic DNA. Thus, reports of Chinese scientists who have "started creating genetically modified ideal children" are very far from reality.
15.04.2015
Nanotechnology
High-speed delivery of bulky cargo to cages
The new device allows nanoparticles, enzymes, antibodies, bacteria and other "bulky cargo" to be delivered inside mammalian cells at a rate of up to 100,000 cells per minute.
15.04.2015
Biomedicine
RNA interference - great hopes in the fight against hemophilia
Experiments on mice and primates have shown that subcutaneous administration of the experimental drug ALN-AT3 provides dose-dependent prolonged inactivation of antithrombin, contributing to the normalization of blood clotting processes.
15.04.2015
Nanotechnology
Find a needle in a haystack
Researchers from China have developed silicon chips doped with silver nanoparticles that can quickly identify various pathogens in quantities amounting to several hundred bacterial cells per milliliter of blood.
15.04.2015
Exhibitions and conferences
Technology transfer – a new dimension
We invite you to take part in the IX International Forum "From Science to Business" "Technology Transfer – a new dimension", which will be held on May 20-22, 2015 in St. Petersburg.
14.04.2015
Genetics
The rats that root for us
Laboratory rats are an excellent object for modeling a large number of human diseases, studying pathological processes, creating medicines and developing preventive measures.
14.04.2015
Healthy skepticism
Stem cell cream is just a publicity stunt
Don't spend money on advertised creams with stem cells: it will take years for a really working cosmetic procedure or cosmetics based on stem cells to appear.
14.04.2015
Nanotechnology
Prevention of caries: nanoparticles that destroy plaque
American researchers have developed tiny spherical particles that deliver antimicrobials directly to the surface of the teeth to combat plaque and caries as effectively as possible.
13.04.2015
Genetics
Sometimes short telomeres prolong life
Genetically determined shortening of telomeres in cancer patients has a positive effect by suppressing uncontrolled division of malignant cells.
13.04.2015
Other life sciences
The big neuron
The goal of the BigNeuron project is to create a reliable and as accurate as possible three–dimensional reconstruction of thousands of connections that each individual neuron forms.
13.04.2015