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Biomedicine

Stem cells cured two more AIDS patients

The doctors managed to increase the number of HIV-free patients to four: this time the lucky ones were two patients who had a bone marrow transplant due to blood cancer.

04.07.2013
Other life sciences

Red Blood Cell Stethoscope

Under the influence of a laser beam, red blood cells begin to emit sound waves. Analyzing them, it is possible to determine the size and shape of red blood cells with high speed and accuracy. This technique can simplify and speed up the diagnosis of blood diseases.

04.07.2013
Your health

The heart monitor that is always with you

Qardio has introduced two wireless electronic devices for monitoring vital signs of the body, including people suffering from diseases of the cardiovascular system.

04.07.2013
Your health

The Ministry of Health warns not in vain

Measures to combat smoking, which were taken in 41 countries between 2007 and 2010, will help prevent about 7.4 million premature deaths by 2050, according to WHO.

04.07.2013
Grants and competitions

Internship in Canada for postdocs

The annual Frederick Bunting Grant Program was established by the Government of Canada to support the participation of outstanding young professionals, Canadian citizens and foreigners in research postdoctoral programs.

03.07.2013
Grants and competitions

Master's degree in Geneva

The Faculty of Natural Sciences of the University of Geneva invites young specialists with a bachelor's degree to participate in a scholarship competition for master's degree studies.

03.07.2013
Other life sciences

Alzheimer's disease: a new suspect

According to a study by Temple University scientists, corticosteroids – hormones secreted by the adrenal cortex in response to stress – may be a key trigger for the development of late-onset Alzheimer's disease.

03.07.2013
Your health

Nightlife hits the liver

The combination of circadian rhythm disorders with alcohol hits the liver twice as hard as alcohol alone.

03.07.2013
Various

Old people now have their honor

On Monday, a new law came into force in China, according to which adult children are now required to visit their parents. Violators will be fined and even imprisoned.

03.07.2013
Controversial

A head transplant?

Professor Sergio Canavero from the University of Turin published an article in Surgical Neurology International, in which he justified the possibility and technically described the process of human head transplantation.

02.07.2013
Nanotechnology

Express diagnostics of bacterial sensitivity to antibiotics

If the cantilever is treated with a solution of an antibiotic effective against bacteria of this strain, its fluctuations subside; parallel exposure to several cantilevers allows you to pick up an effective medicine in just minutes.

02.07.2013
Other life sciences

Contact lenses for diabetics

It is possible that someday patients suffering from diabetes will be able to determine blood glucose levels using contact lenses with a fuel cell powered by tear fluid.

01.07.2013
Biotechnologies - into life

Russian and European scientists create innovative medicines together

Academician of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences Alexey Egorov – about the preliminary results of six international projects supported by the RFBR and the European Laboratory of Molecular Biology aimed at creating innovative medicines.

01.07.2013
Biomedicine

Will kinase inhibitors help with Alzheimer's disease?

Professor Kenneth Kosik from the University of California, Santa Barbara and his group have found a new potential target for the fight against Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

01.07.2013
Theories of aging

About the reality of the Methuselah Century: Part 2

Is it possible to block the genetic aging program? In what areas of medicine can such technologies be used? The answers to these questions are at the end of the interview with Academician Skulachev.

01.07.2013
Biomedicine

"Anti-vaccine" for diabetes

Unlike conventional vaccines, BHT-3021 does not activate the patient's immune system, but diverts the attention of killer cells from insulin-producing pancreatic cells.

01.07.2013
Grants and competitions

"Bio/mol/text"-2013

For the third time, the authors of the Biomolecule website are holding a competition for the best popular science article on the achievements of modern biology - molecular biology, biophysics, biomedicine, bio- and nanotechnology.

01.07.2013