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Pure BRCA2

Three research groups managed to isolate the BRCA2 protein in its pure form, corresponding to a gene in which mutations are associated with the development of breast and ovarian cancer.

24.08.2010
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Bioinformatics of regulation and structure of genomes in Siberian

At the International Conference on Bioinformatics of Genome Regulation and Structure in Novosibirsk, issues of bioengineering of macromolecules, integration of in siliko and in vitro technologies in drug development, problems of systems biology and gerontology, etc. were discussed.

23.07.2010
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Sirtuins preserve not only youth, but also reason?

The fact that sirtuins are able to counteract aging is an almost universally accepted theory in the scientific world. Now a group of researchers from MIT has discovered that sirtuins also affect brain function, especially learning and memorization processes.

15.07.2010
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Play Cell Biologist

The cell under the guidance of the player will have to search for resources, evolve and repel virus attacks. The game is similar to real-time strategy and games of the "tower defense" genre, in which the player defends the fortress from enemies.

13.07.2010
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XL electrocardiograph and 58-size encephalograph

American researchers have developed a medical sensor that can read information for an electrocardiogram or electroencephalogram through clothing, without skin contact.

08.07.2010
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The Immortal Cells of Henrietta Lacks

The well-known HeLa cell line is derived from cells taken from a cancer patient named Henrietta Lacks, who died in 1951. The HeLa cell line is used to study cancer and other diseases.

01.07.2010
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How to find the right gene in the genome?

The algorithm used by some Chinese search engines will help you find a gene common to different species or individual organisms in databases containing information about a variety of genomes.

01.07.2010
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Together against cancer: mitochondria and tumor suppressor p53

The identification of the relationship between the activity of the mitochondrial respiratory chain and the "anti-cancer" protein p53 is important both from the point of view of fundamental science and for the development of cancer treatment methods.

30.06.2010
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Light-on-a-chip

The key element of the lungs is a three–layer membrane in the alveoli, consisting of cells of the pulmonary epithelium, extracellular matrix and blood capillary cells. This "interface" was reproduced by the researchers inside the biochip.

28.06.2010
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The test strip will determine the blood type and Rh factor

The analysis for blood type and Rh factor is usually carried out in the laboratory and takes a lot of time, and costs a lot too. A paper test does this almost instantly and costs less than 10 cents.

10.06.2010
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About small RNAs – for advanced dummies

Today, the study of small regulatory RNAs is one of the most rapidly developing areas of molecular biology. It was found that all short RNAs perform their functions based on a phenomenon called RNA interference.

09.06.2010
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Keep the donated organs in a sacred drink!

The new multicomponent Somah solution will allow to keep donor organs ready for transplantation in a condition suitable for transplantation not for several hours, but up to 10 days.

09.06.2010
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DNA computers are becoming more complex

Theoretically, the development of this work could lead to the creation of a DNA computer capable of working inside the body and, for example, regulating the release of drugs, releasing them only where necessary.

03.06.2010
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The future belongs to synthetic antibodies

The ability to synthesize antibodies to the entire proteome of the human body will allow not only to study in detail the functioning of these proteins, but also to develop a huge number of new diagnostic tests.

31.05.2010
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Cardioshock Therapy: now in America

Shock wave therapy, carried out with the help of a new Cardiospec device, effectively stimulates the growth of new blood vessels, restoring the normal level of blood supply to the heart and relieving pain.

25.05.2010
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Molecular Biology + Computers = Bioinformatics

M. Gelfand's lecture on bioinformatics – molecular biology, which people have learned to do not only in living beings, not only in test tubes, but also in a computer.

20.05.2010
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Implantable autonomous battery

The new biological element of the power supply works due to the enzymatic catalysis of glucose oxidation. The developers assure that the eternal biobataries can be put into production in the near future.

20.05.2010
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Achievements of DNA robotics

The most advanced bionanorobots can walk as many as 50 steps (200 nm) on a DNA-made platform in 40 minutes and even collect nanoparticles of three varieties along the way. While it's still toys…

17.05.2010