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The genome of an alcoholic and drug addict with forty years of experience

The American company Knome, begins sequencing the complete genome of the shocking rock musician Ozzy Osbourne to find out why he is still alive after many years of drug and alcohol abuse.

We will destroy all beta cells to the ground, and then...

After the destruction of all beta cells of the pancreas, its alpha cells turn into their antagonists by themselves. Studying the mechanism of such reprogramming will allow us to develop fundamentally new ways of treating type 1 diabetes.

Elderly people use unnecessary information wisely

The ability to involuntarily memorize insignificant, at first glance, details is a kind of compensation for the absent-mindedness characteristic of the elderly.

Replacement organs from stem cells: one more step

The "gut" grown by Japanese scientists from induced pluripotent stem cells demonstrated the ability to spontaneous contraction and highly coordinated peristaltic activity.

Hormonal contraceptives increase the likelihood of stroke

The use of hormonal contraceptives doubles the risk of stroke in young women. The risk increases significantly if a woman smokes, suffers from migraines or has high blood pressure.

Drunk and smart – two lands in the genes

Genome features predisposing to binge drinking do not always increase the risk of developing alcohol dependence.

ESMO's Guide to Cancer Prevention is on sale soon!

The physical exhaustion experienced by marathon runners and other athletes at the end of grueling competitions or hours of daily training is caused by tiny "holes" that let calcium ions into the muscle cells. The same mechanism is involved in myocardial disorders in patients with chronic heart failure.

Antibodies against rabies

Russian scientists have begun developing a technology for obtaining therapeutic antibodies for the treatment of rabies using genetically modified yeast.

If you don't sleep enough, you'll grow up fat!

Compliance with the regime of children's sleep can be an important, almost cost-free, measure to prevent childhood obesity.

The FDA warns: "fat burners" can harm your health!

The dietary supplement Hydroxycut (Hydroxycate), which is considered a "fat burner", popular among fans of dieting and bodybuilding, is withdrawn from trade by the manufacturer at the request of the US federal authorities due to the threat to consumer health.

Chronic pain permanently damages the brain

Total genome - wide

According to the Minister of Health, genome sequencing will provide all newborns with "the best start in life."

Pharma 2020: another obstacle

The existing system of registration of medicines does not allow companies to quickly launch new generic and even more innovative products on the market.

Preventive vaccine against prostate cancer – "mouse version"

Only 2 out of 20 mice in the experimental group developed prostate cancer. At the same time, the tumors were tiny, non-increasing nodules surrounded by a huge number of immune cells. Thus, vaccination has turned prostate cancer into a chronic, treatable disease.

Implants of increased complexity

Scientists have approached the creation of 3D implants for the restoration of osteochondronal tissue - a complex element at the border of bone and cartilage.

Will insulin help with Alzheimer's disease?

Age-related decrease in insulin sensitivity increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. The knowledge that Alzheimer's disease is a kind of diabetes of the brain may someday lead to the development of fundamentally new methods of treating this most serious disease.

World Cancer Day

WHO strongly recommends that all countries of the world adopt effective national cancer control programs and use the resources available for these purposes not only for treatment, but also for preventive measures.

FDA allows stem cell testing

If successful, these tests promise to be the beginning of a new era in medicine, the head of the Geron Corporation company, which developed the course of treatment, is convinced.

We are waiting for a new generation of deodorants

A molecular mechanism has been discovered that is responsible for the production of an unpleasant odor of sweat.

Chubais and Matvienko signed a cooperation agreement

One of the first practical examples of the implementation of the Agreement will be RUSNANO's participation in the work of the information and consulting center for innovative companies, which opens on December 25 in St. Petersburg.