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Cell therapy of chronic heart failure

For cell therapy, scientists used cardiomyocyte progenitor cells obtained as a result of differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells from the bone marrow of 46 patients.

20.10.2009
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Cutlets with meat taste identical to natural

The developers hope that in the near future "powdered" cutlets-semi-finished products, sausages and even minced meat will appear on the shelves of the capital's stores.

20.10.2009
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Telomeres are being restored!

According to the authors, this was such a confusing observation that they had to repeat the experiments several more times until they were finally convinced of the ability of telomeres to recover.

19.10.2009
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Nicotine vaccine has reached the finish line

The US National Institute for Drug Addiction has allocated a grant of $ 10 million for the final stage of the development of NicVAX – a vaccine against nicotine addiction.

16.10.2009
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Complete epigenome

At the next stage, the researchers plan to study the influence of the epigenetic structure of DNA on cell development and the formation of a number of diseases, as well as to evaluate changes in the epigenome during aging and under the influence of environmental factors.

16.10.2009
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Three-gene therapy for Parkinson's disease

The simultaneous inclusion of three genes allowed certain neurons to take over the production of dopamine, a low level of which is the cause of motor problems – the "calling card" of Parkinson's disease.

15.10.2009
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Protiivny pheromone

Flies deprived of the 7-T pheromone were more attractive to potential sexual partners. Moreover, representatives of both sexes tried to mate with them. In addition, such fruit flies became attractive to flies of other species.

15.10.2009
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Zygomatic bones from stem cells

First, the boy was transplanted small parts of donor bones, which became the foundation of future cheekbones. Then, stem cells taken from the patient's own fatty tissues were injected into the holes drilled in the allografts.

14.10.2009
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Methuselah Foundation Award

The special award of the Methuselah Foundation "For Achievement in Life Extension" was received by David Sharp from the University of Texas, the leader of the first successful attempt to extend the life of laboratory mice using pharmaceutical exposure.

13.10.2009
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Test Tube Joint

A fragment of the maxillary bone, which is part of the temporomandibular joint, was grown in a bioreactor from bone marrow stem cells, which were seeded onto a frame that copies the shape of the corresponding bone of the patient.

12.10.2009
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Russian pharmaceutical industry will be treated in clusters

Zelenograd Technopark for pharmaceutical companies became the third, the creation of which was announced over the past month: earlier, the authorities of St. Petersburg and Yaroslavl reported on the creation of clusters for the pharmaceutical industry.

12.10.2009
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Kazakh anti-folk healer got under the article

A criminal case has been initiated in accordance with Article 266 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan – "Illegal private medical activity". A number of examinations have been appointed, and a forensic psychiatric examination has been appointed in relation to the suspect.

09.10.2009
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Two more anti-aging products

As we age, the process of cell self-purification, autophagy, becomes less effective. Researchers believe that spermidine inhibits the production of a protein that inhibits the activation of genes responsible for the autophagy process.

07.10.2009
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How much is a pound of fat?

The maximum reward that can be received under the Pounds for Pounds program is 1,000 pounds. This amount can be received by patients who have lost 150 pounds.

07.10.2009