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Biomedicine

Antibodies prevented infection of the fetus with the Zika virus

American scientists have isolated a neutralizing human antibody against the Zika virus and with its help effectively prevented intrauterine infection in mice.

10.11.2016

Theories of aging

Is it possible to program aging (4)

According to one theory, shortening life expectancy through aging and frequent generational change is an advantage for other favorable genes in the population.

09.11.2016

Various

Life expectancy and... Facebook

Scientists from the University of California, San Diego have shown a link between the activity of Facebook users and their life expectancy.

09.11.2016

Cellular technologies

Mini-lungs grown in the laboratory were transplanted to mice

American researchers from the University of Michigan have grown mini-lungs in the laboratory and transplanted them to mice. The transplantation was successful.

09.11.2016

Genetics

The fate of Neanderthal genes

Neanderthal DNA segments are gradually disappearing from human DNA under the influence of natural selection, which suggests that the second "extinction" awaits Neanderthals.

09.11.2016

Genetics

The color of a native European

Skin pigmentation and the ability to drink milk are phenotypic signs that have changed over the course of evolution due to adaptation to certain environmental conditions.

09.11.2016

Genetic engineering

Genetically modified probiotic

To normalize ammonia metabolism, it is enough to take one capsule daily containing 100 billion bacteria of genetically modified E. coli.

09.11.2016

Genetic engineering

Another method of treating sickle cell anemia

A similar, but less effective technique for removing the defective version of HBB was presented by another group of scientists from the University of Berkeley just a month ago.

08.11.2016

New in Gerontology

Provocation of aging

The method of provoking premature cellular aging proposed by MSU scientists may be in demand in further studies of this cellular phenomenon.

08.11.2016

Nanotechnology

A double blow to metastases

American scientists have successfully completed an experiment to remove cancer cells using hydrogel nanoparticles on a mouse model of metastatic ovarian cancer.

08.11.2016

Genetic engineering

Gene therapy has become safer

Scientists from Washington State University have found a way to prevent the development of tumor cells – an infrequent but dangerous byproduct of gene therapy.

08.11.2016

Genetics

20 cigarettes a day equals 150 mutations in the lungs

An in-depth genetic study revealed a link between the number of cigarettes smoked and the number of mutations in the DNA of tumors in a variety of organs.

08.11.2016

Prolonging youth

The pill from old age is promised to be released in 2-3 years

Pyotr Bely, director of the Russian company NCPharm – about how his corporation creates drugs that could slow down or even stop the aging process.

08.11.2016

Other life sciences

Three whales of the crisis

The crisis of modern science caused by the explosive growth in the number of laboratories and research projects in biology and medicine is based on three problematic "whales".

08.11.2016

Other life sciences

Ovarian transplantation is possible

The researchers managed to transplant an ovary from one monkey to another, after which the functional menstrual cycle was restored in the animal.

08.11.2016

Other life sciences

Ebola mutates

More than 600 people have never been sickened in Ebola outbreaks before. But during the last epidemic in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, there were already more than 28,000 cases.

07.11.2016

Note to the businessman

Russian with Chinese – venture forever

The Russian-Chinese Investment Fund (RCIF) and the Chinese company Tus-Holdings have agreed to create a joint Russian-Chinese venture fund

07.11.2016

Other life sciences

Organic bioelectronics

About 10 years ago, organic bioelectronics appeared, in which electrically conductive polymers act as intermediaries between living beings and computers.

07.11.2016

Theories of aging

Is it possible to program aging (3)

Many proponents of the theories of programmed aging believe that an aging species has a breeding advantage due to faster evolution.

03.11.2016

Nanotechnology

Green Sapper

MIT nanotechnologists have taught spinach to find explosives and notify about it by email. The new development is an example of bionics, a combination of biology and technology.

03.11.2016