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Infect cancer with a virus
In all six patients, the virus caused the death of cancer cells, and there were no signs of its reproduction in healthy tissues.
12.03.2010- English version
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For genome sequencing – with the whole family!
A new stage in the development of genomics is coming, at which information about the genome of each family member becomes of practical importance.
11.03.2010
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Human cloning: prohibition in the third reading
The document that amends Article 1 of the law "On the Temporary Ban on human cloning" prohibits only the reproductive cloning of humans.
10.03.2010
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Diet by genes
In order to increase the effect of the diet by 2 times, it is necessary – depending on the combination of variants of the three main genes "responsible" for fat metabolism – to limit the consumption of fats or carbohydrates or adhere to a balanced diet.
10.03.2010
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Almost an intestine made of stem cells
A fragment of the intestine grown from induced pluripotent stem cells contains a mucous membrane, muscles and nerve endings and is capable of peristalsis.
10.03.2010
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A case was opened against sellers of fake dietary supplements
The cost of dietary supplements that do not have the declared effect was overestimated by more than 100 times. The volume of revenue of Biomatics sellers for 3 years exceeded 300 million.
10.03.2010
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Experimental rats – for a healthy lifestyle!
The unhealthy lifestyle of laboratory animals leads to distortion of the results of biomedical research. Perhaps this explains the data on the beneficial effect of low-calorie diets on life expectancy.
05.03.2010
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Growth hormone for rejuvenation... and a high risk of dying from cancer
Insulin-like growth factor-1 is produced under the control of growth hormone, which some experts suggest as a means of rejuvenation. But the risk of dying from cancer in people with a high concentration of IGF-1 in the blood is twice as high.
04.03.2010
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Pigs were forced to suffer from diabetes
Genetically modified pigs, which consistently develop symptoms of type 2 diabetes, provide new opportunities for research into the mechanisms of development and ways to treat diabetes.
04.03.2010
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Muhammad Ali will try to cure Parkinson's disease with stem cells
The boxer's daughter, who is a member of the consulting board of the company, has achieved the inclusion of her father in a group of patients who will be tested for the treatment of Parkinson's disease with stem cells.
24.02.2010
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The Bushmen genome is a treasure trove for pharmacogenomics
Perhaps the knowledge about the genome of the most resilient and resilient people in the world can be used in pharmacogenomics – to create medicines whose effectiveness depends on the genetics of the organism.
19.02.2010
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Check the quality of sperm with your own hands
A test system for self-use will save time and money and improve the accuracy of diagnostics. In addition, the man will not have to donate sperm in the clinic, which is associated with obvious psychological discomfort.
18.02.2010
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Is your memory getting weaker? Turn on the sex hormone regulator!
Memory impairment and decreased mental abilities in older men are associated with high levels of testosterone and luteotropin, a pituitary hormone that regulates the synthesis of sex hormones.
17.02.2010
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Hello, master! It's time to take a pill!
The mobile phone will make sure that the patient takes the pill on time, measure the pressure and pulse and diagnose the patient. Medical firms together with mobile operators are developing new services.
15.02.2010
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Another step towards solving Alzheimer's disease
One of the causes of Alzheimer's disease is a calcium-dependent violation of signal transmission between nerve cells caused by the accumulation of beta-amyloid in astrocytes – the support cells of the cerebral cortex.
15.02.2010
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Stem cells against stroke: clinical studies and bureaucratic barriers
If the first study is successful, the scientists plan to accelerate the preparation and conduct of clinical trials of the last phase, focusing first on patients with more severe consequences of stroke.
12.02.2010
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Long-lived antibodies increase the effectiveness of anti-cancer drugs
A change in the structure of the stable site of antitumor monoclonal antibodies led to an increase in the duration of their "life" in the body and, accordingly, to an increase in the effectiveness of treatment.
11.02.2010
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If you want to live a long time, don't get bored!
Boring life increases the risk of premature death by 40%. A simple way of prevention: if you have an uninteresting job, find yourself an exciting hobby.
10.02.2010
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Electronic nose for intestinal infection
OdoReader analyzes gases evaporated by patient stool samples and detects the presence of Clostridium difficile, the causative agent of a dangerous hospital infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
08.02.2010
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The first "aging gene"?
For the first time, a new study has identified specific variants of the TERC gene responsible for premature aging and telomere shortening.
08.02.2010