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Biomedicine

Slow down multiple sclerosis

Scientists have discovered a molecule whose blocking slows down the development of multiple sclerosis, a dangerous autoimmune disease.

15.11.2019
New in Gerontology

Contagious zombies

Aging dopamine neurons stop functioning and release signaling molecules that age neighboring cells.

14.11.2019
Biomedicine

The vaccine works

The new vaccine against the dangerous and widespread Staphylococcus aureus has been tested on animals: it is effective in more than 80% of cases.

14.11.2019
Other life sciences

Melanoma from follicles

Some types of skin cancer begin to develop in the stem cells of the hair follicles, and not in the layers of the skin, as was previously believed.

14.11.2019
Biomedicine

Parkinsonism and intestines

Suppression of the formation of alpha-synuclein aggregates in the enteric nervous system can slow down the progression of the disease.

14.11.2019
Biomedicine

For World Diabetes Day

Scientists do not stop searching for new, more effective and safe methods of therapy for this disease.

14.11.2019
Other life sciences

Immunotherapy of HIV infection

Therapy based on suppression of regulatory receptors of immune cells should have a beneficial effect for the majority of HIV-infected people.

14.11.2019
Genetic engineering

Microsapers

Raytheon Corporation announced the beginning of work on the creation of GM microbes capable of detecting the presence of explosives in the soil.

14.11.2019
New in Gerontology

The key to a healthy old age

With an overall increase in life expectancy, people who have not received an education after graduation live longer with poor health.

13.11.2019
Nanotechnology

Almost like real

Implants made of synthetic powders and ceramics based on calcium silicate are similar in structure and properties to natural bone.

13.11.2019
Biomedicine

Against pregnancy and cancer

The active ingredient of the contraceptive injection Depo-Provera effectively prevents the development of cervical cancer in mice.

13.11.2019
Other life sciences

Flexible electrodes

Semi-liquid silicone electrodes can be injected into the body with a syringe, and they will freeze in place, bringing signals to the right neurons.

13.11.2019
Exhibitions and conferences

Investing in Immortality

Under this name, the first conference in Russia dedicated to business and scientific developments in the field of longevity will be held in Moscow on December 3.

13.11.2019
Other life sciences

Medicines in vials

Ultrasound systems will allow you to visualize the localization of drugs in the body and direct them to the right place.

13.11.2019
Your health

Cancer and heart

A 15-year study has shown that cardiovascular diseases increase the likelihood of developing various types of cancer.

13.11.2019
Cellular technologies

Easy in the easy

A method of transplantation of donor stem cells to recipient embryos for growing fully functional lungs in mice is described.

12.11.2019
Cellular technologies

Three livers on one chip

The new liver-on-a-chip system is able to determine the toxicity of drugs being developed for humans, rats and dogs.

12.11.2019
Other life sciences

Not just for editing

Researchers from the USA used CRISPR as the basis for a biosensor that detects the presence of pathogenic viruses in the blood.

12.11.2019
Genetics

Genographic stratification

Scientists have found traces of social stratification of the UK population at the genetic level.

12.11.2019