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Nanomillions in nine months
JSC RUSNANO has published the results of its activities for 9 months of 2011.
15.11.2011- English version
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The first artificial transposon has been created
Excessive fat intake alters the expression activity of a whole complex of genes, which leads not only to obesity, but also to the development of diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Scientists believe that these changes can be predicted using laboratory methods.
21.03.2008
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New target of anti-cancer therapy: pyruvate kinase PKM2
Scientists have isolated an enzyme that gives cancer cells the ability to consume huge amounts of glucose.
17.03.2008
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500,000 depositors of Biobank
The Biobank of Great Britain has achieved the goal of its creation: half a million volunteers underwent a medical examination, answered questions about their health and lifestyle, and also donated samples of their DNA.
12.07.2010
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Breast Cancer Prevention Vaccine
In an experiment on mice, a preventive vaccine against breast cancer demonstrated a pronounced preventive effect. Human trials of the drug are scheduled to begin no later than two years from now.
31.05.2010
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Amino acid replacement protects against senile dementia
A point mutation in the COMT gene slows down the age-related decline of thinking abilities. Elderly people with a variant of the gene, in which one of the amino acids in the corresponding enzyme is replaced with methionine by valine, performed tests 33-45% better than the owners of the "methionine" variant.
04.05.2010
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Another secret of the aksakals
According to the 97-year-old bartender, during the 40 years that he has been behind the counter, 3 owners of the establishment have changed, but he still serves in the same place and is not going to retire.
18.09.2009
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A quarter of a century of DNA "fingerprints"
The scientist, who proposed to identify a person by DNA by analogy with fingerprints, celebrated the 25th anniversary of his revolutionary discovery with a call to change the law governing DNA databases.
10.09.2009
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Mutation rate: up to a nucleotide per generation
For the first time in the world, direct measurements of the frequency of occurrence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) were carried out from a human.
28.08.2009
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The harmfulness of ultraviolet depends on the structure of DNA at the time of irradiation
One of the most sensational scientific achievements of the outgoing year was the development of methods for genetic reprogramming of human somatic cells, converting them into full-fledged analogues of embryonic stem cells. They are commonly referred to as induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) – induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC).
13.02.2008
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Diet and longevity: the molecular relationship
Scientists have identified a key element determining the relationship between diet and longevity. As it turned out, two proteins are responsible for the lifespan of nematodes, the activity of which depends on the amount of food consumed.
30.06.2009
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Artificial liver for pharmacologists
To create it, scientists used blood vessels of pigs' intestines, on which they then grew cultures of liver cells – hepatocytes.
29.06.2009
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Progress in the field of artificial biomaterials
The new synthetic biomaterial, which is a strong network of DNA strands and nanotubes, resembles soft tissues of biological origin in mechanical properties.
25.05.2009
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Gene patents are illegal!
According to the plaintiffs, patents for research on various genes restrict the civil liberties of patients, allow patent-holders to set an inflated cost of genetic tests, and also deprive other organizations of the opportunity to study these genes.
15.05.2009
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The heart helps to restore blood vessels
In response to damage to the vessel wall, smooth muscle cells move from a state of "resting phenotype", in which they are only able to contract, to a state of "synthesis phenotype", when they begin to proliferate. The FHL2 protein synthesized by heart cells suppresses the activity of genes necessary for the preservation of smooth muscle cells of blood vessels in a state of "rest".
14.05.2009
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Prostate adenoma? Try Botox!
An effective reduction in the size of the prostate gland occurred in 73% of patients with prostate adenoma who used a dose of botox in 100 units, and in 81% of those who used a dose of 300 units. As a result, the improvement was 30% relative to the initial state.
29.04.2009
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Visit of the RUSNANO delegation to Germany
The program of the visit includes participation in the conference "Nanotechnological innovations at the point of contact between the state and business". It is planned to sign an agreement on the establishment of Nanobrachitek CJSC, which will become the parent company of a joint venture for the production of micro sources, microspheres and components for brachytherapy.
08.04.2009
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What pricked the lawyer's son?
According to the rules of scientific research, some of the volunteers do not receive a vaccine, but a placebo – this is necessary to make sure that the vaccine is effective.
02.09.2020
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Biotech in the Chemical Farm
The Scientific and Educational Center for Molecular and Cellular Technologies has been opened on the basis of the St. Petersburg Chemical and Pharmaceutical University.
30.01.2019