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Genetics

Aging and cancer: epigenetics is to blame

The accumulation of age-related epigenetic changes in DNA may be the reason for the increase in the probability of malignant cell degeneration that occurs with aging.

05.02.2014
Other life sciences

An aging brain needs to be looked after

As we age, the brain becomes more susceptible to the action of abnormal proteins, which is partly due to a decrease in the activity of one of the chaperone proteins.

04.02.2014
Cellular technologies

Russian scientists are preparing to establish the production of human organs

The device of the 3D Bioprinting Solutions company is still in the assembly process and should work closer to summer. But instead of one nozzle, which puts bio-ink on the bio-paper, he will have five at once. This means that Russian scientists will be able to print an organ consisting of five types of cells.

04.02.2014
Various

Cancer: debunking myths

World Cancer Day is celebrated on February 4. In 2014, as in 2013, it will be held under the slogan "Debunk myths".

04.02.2014
Biomedicine

How to get to the unfinished cancer cells

In order for drug antibodies to completely defeat a malignant tumor, they need to be given a partner that would remove cancer cells from the protection of the bone marrow.

03.02.2014
Cellular technologies

Will astrocytes help Parkinsonics?

Implantation of astrocytes grown from glial progenitor cells into the brain may be a promising approach in the treatment of Parkinson's disease.

03.02.2014
Genetic engineering

Particularly precise genetic modification

Genetically modified twin monkeys were born, in which two genes were changed at once at the stage of a fertilized egg using a new, effective and reliable CRISPR/Cas9 method.

03.02.2014
Your health

General medical examination: what, when and how much

It is important to protect yourself from consultations, examinations and analyses that are commercially profitable for clinics, but not always medically expedient. At the same time, it is necessary not to miss those events whose effectiveness has been proven.

31.01.2014
Prolonging youth

The elixir of youth instead of a pill for old age

An application has been submitted to the Ministry of Health for the start of clinical trials of SkQ1 solution for oral administration – the substance feels better in liquid form. So pills for old age, alas, will not work. But it can turn out to be an elixir.

31.01.2014
Genetics

Neanderthal genes: new data

New research has revealed for the first time quite significant proportions of Neanderthal DNA sites in the genome of modern humans.

31.01.2014
Biomedicine

CB3 peptide against "sugar inflammation" in the brain

Elevated blood glucose levels stimulate inflammation in the brain, which can result in the death of neurons. By suppressing the molecular signals associated with inflammation in nerve cells, we can prevent their death.

30.01.2014
Other life sciences

Gamers helped scientists again

The online game EteRNA united the efforts of 37 thousand amateurs who solved two-dimensional puzzles related to the assembly of RNA molecules. The results obtained made it possible to develop a computer algorithm that is much superior to existing ones.

30.01.2014
Nanotechnology

Will nanoprocessors help circumvent Moore's law?

In the future, new nanoprocessors can be used to control various miniature systems. In addition, research in the field of nanoprocessors can help overcome the limitations of Moore's law.

29.01.2014
Other life sciences

Are old axons capable of regeneration?

Studying the signaling pathways that regulate the aging of neurons may suggest how to encourage their axons to regenerate after injury.

29.01.2014