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Modified embryos are now in Japan

The use of editing the genome of human embryos in clinical settings is still prohibited, because it can have unpredictable consequences for the child and his future offspring.

16.05.2016
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Genetically hornless cows

After the introduction of a gene that suppresses the growth of horns in the DNA of embryos and implanting them into the uterus of cows, five healthy calves were born, whose offspring will not grow horns either.

16.05.2016
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Until the leg grows…

It is possible that the micro-RNA molecules that are responsible for the regeneration of the lizard's tail will help a person restore cartilage, muscles and spine in the future.

12.05.2016
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Gene therapy saved from blindness

Scientists have tested gene therapy on patients with choroideremia, progressive retinal degradation in men, leading to blindness.

10.05.2016
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The main problem of Russian science

The main problem with science in Russia is that it is in Russia. With all the resulting features of our socio-political life.

29.04.2016
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Gloves for the mute

Two resourceful guys from the USA have invented gloves that can help mute people communicate with those who do not know sign language. However, the guys from Donetsk were ahead of them by five years, and it is still unknown who will be the first to receive a patent.

28.04.2016
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Don't drink from the cooler!

In Catalonia, more than 4,100 office workers, after drinking bottled water, became infected with norovirus, the causative agent of gastrointestinal diseases.

27.04.2016
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The head of Skolkovo will be replaced

Sources of information differ in the reasons that forced Andrei Burenin to leave the post of chairman of the Board of the Skolkovo Foundation.

26.04.2016
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Gene therapy of aging: first results

A year after the introduction of two "rejuvenating" genes into Elizabeth Parrish's body, her telomeres in leukocytes became 20 years younger. Other markers of biological age are not mentioned in the message..

25.04.2016
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Waiting for miracles

The speech of the Vice-President of the Skolkovo Foundation Kirill Kaem at the meeting of the Federation Council was devoted to the topic "Innovative trends in healthcare technologies".

21.04.2016
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Space embryos

For the first time in history, Chinese scientists conducted a successful experiment on growing mammalian embryos in space at an early stage of development.

20.04.2016
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Register your DNA or pay

Failure to comply with the government's requirements is fraught with a huge fine of $33,000. In addition, "malicious refuseniks" can receive a real prison sentence.

19.04.2016
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Non-allergenic eggs

Japanese scientists have developed a new variety of chicken that lacks a gene that causes an allergic reaction when eating poultry.

19.04.2016
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Single-cell sequencing

The new technique, called Monovar, allows scientists to obtain information about the genome of individual cells, rather than a whole tissue sample.

19.04.2016
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Ageless mushrooms

Champignons that do not darken in the air may become the first food product obtained using CRISPR/Cas9 technology.

18.04.2016
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The mice were forced to stutter

A mutation in the Gnptab gene can lead to the appearance of stuttering. However, scientists from Washington University in St. Louis have not yet been able to find out exactly how this gene is associated with speech.

15.04.2016