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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.

"Smart" clothes for athletes and heart attack patients

Advanced Cell Technology specialists have developed a highly efficient process for converting embryonic stem cells into hepatocytes, allowing them to begin large-scale production for use in basic research, clinical medicine and preclinical drug testing.

A magic net for weak hearts

Human Skin Plant

The information center will help orphans

The All-Russian Information Center on Rare Diseases and Medicines- "orphans" (orphan drugs) has been opened in St. Petersburg. A rare disease is considered to occur less often than in 5 people per 10,000.

DNA light bulb

By changing the mass fraction of the dye, you can change the color temperature of white (from cold to warm shade), and when changing the proportions of fluorescent DNA molecules, the light bulb can produce almost any color stream, from blue to orange.

Cloned customs officers took up posts

"During the training, these dogs have shown that they can detect drugs better than ordinary bloodhounds," said a customs officer at Incheon Airport, where three of the six bloodhounds were assigned to serve.

Magnetic nanoparticles will purify the blood from microbes

An original filter capable of purifying the patient's blood from microorganisms can save thousands of people every year.

A superfood for weight loss?

In an experiment on rats, a peptide hormone recently discovered in the centers of the brain that control appetite turned out to be significantly more effective than existing weight loss drugs.

The brain-computer interface allows you to transmit thoughts

Such an interface can significantly improve the quality of life of many disabled people, giving them the opportunity to communicate online no worse than healthy people.

"Subtle vibrations" as an antiviral agent?

Google has created a venture fund

The fund was named Google Ventures and will search for startups working in the field of software, e-commerce, clean technologies, biotechnology and healthcare.

Leather Doll: Japanese approach

To demonstrate the effectiveness of their new method of forming three-dimensional biological structures from individual cells, Japanese scientists have grown a doll from living cells.

A new hope for balding

A substance used in perfumery to imitate the smell of sandalwood stimulates human hair growth.

Soldiers in biostasis

The long–range aim of the "Biostasis" program is to expand the possibilities of successful recovery of fighters after severe injuries.

Medical errors: Europe is no better...

According to the Commission of the European Union, this year 15 million people have already suffered in hospitals alone due to a medical error. Medical errors occurred in about 10% of cases when seeking medical help in clinics in EU countries.

The development of the "Oncorobot" is coming to an end

A prototype of the Onkorobot system for contact radiation therapy of prostate cancer will be created by the end of 2018, its tests will last about another year.

One for two

The Union State has initiated a project to create a DNA database in the interests of the investigative committees and the Ministries of Health of Russia and Belarus.

Artificial organs in orbit

China has launched a program to grow human organs in space. The Tianzhou-1 space truck has already delivered stem cells into orbit.

Blood tests detect concussion within six hours of injury

Researchers have found a simple way to confirm concussion based on three blood markers