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Cellular technologies

About the present and the future of IPSK – first-hand

Induced pluripotent stem cells are the hope, if not for eternal youth, then at least for solving a number of medical problems. Nobel laureate Professor Shinya Yamanaka told about the prospects of his discovery.

02.06.2014
Cellular technologies

Endogenous stem cells to improve the cognitive functions of the damaged brain

The active study of stem cell biology and the development of drug delivery systems to brain tissue should shed light on the processes of brain development and endogenous responses to damage, as well as give rise to new approaches to brain regeneration and restoration of cognitive functions that have deteriorated due to injuries and neurodegenerative diseases.

02.06.2014
Cellular technologies

Artificial lung will replace laboratory animals

A new three-dimensional model of a lung the size of a sugar cube will allow us to accurately assess the effectiveness of drugs for the treatment of cancer of this organ, minimizing or even completely eliminating animal testing.

30.05.2014
Other life sciences

Two groups of scientists have mapped proteins in the human body

Since any protein does not exist by itself, but is part of complex and intricate chains of interactions that determine the fate of the cell, tissue or organ in which they occur, it was very difficult to understand without a diagram or map.

29.05.2014
Other life sciences

Implants against post-traumatic stress

DARPA has announced the launch of a project aimed at developing a brain implant for the treatment of a number of mental disorders, including post-traumatic stress.

28.05.2014
Exhibitions and conferences

Mathematical Biology and Bioinformatics – 2014

We invite you to take part in the V International Conference "Mathematical Biology and Bioinformatics", which will be held in Pushchino, Moscow region from October 19 to 24, 2014.

28.05.2014
Exhibitions and conferences

Bioindustry-2014

The IV International Exhibition and Conference "Bioindustry" will be held on October 15-17, 2014 at the Lenexpo exhibition Complex as part of the St. Petersburg International Health Forum.

28.05.2014
Nanotechnology

Nanoshprits for the egg

The MEMS nanoinjector is the world's smallest medical syringe for delivering solvent–free DNA molecules to an egg.

27.05.2014
Biomedicine

Translarna vs. Duchenne myodystrophy

The European Committee on Medicinal Products for Humans has authorized the registration of the drug Translarna, or ataluren, for the treatment of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

27.05.2014
New in Gerontology

Melatonin strengthens aging bones

Melatonin-containing dietary supplements increase the bone strength of old mice, but it is still premature to talk about their benefits for human bones.

27.05.2014
Your health

Double mastectomy: measure seven times…

Women who have mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, and those who have had cases of breast cancer in their family, are recommended to have a double mastextomy. However, only 10% of all patients with such a diagnosis fall into this category.

26.05.2014
Healthy skepticism

Superfoods are just a publicity stunt

Superfood is not a medical term, but a marketing one. And it is designed only to attract attention to a particular product and increase its value.

26.05.2014
Other life sciences

Miniature Wireless Heart Rate Driver

Experiments on rabbits have demonstrated the effectiveness and safety of tiny heart rate drivers powered by external batteries.

26.05.2014
Genetics

How to determine the risk of alcoholism

A panel of 11 genes, most of which are involved in the development of various neuropsychiatric disorders, is an effective tool for diagnosing predisposition to alcoholism.

23.05.2014