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Nanowire sensors for continuous monitoring of protein markers

Even if only one protein molecule binds to one of the antibodies attached to the nanowire, the electrical conductivity of the nanowire changes. Hundreds of nanowires designed to detect different molecules in a single sample can be placed on small inexpensive chips.

15.07.2008
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Biopharmaceutics at Vyatka State University

The university has created an appropriate infrastructure, which includes educational laboratories of two departments, two scientific and educational centers: "Nanotechnology" and "Bioengineering" – and several specialized laboratories.

17.09.2015
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Cancer cells: find and neutralize!

Researchers from Seoul National University have developed a method of cancer gene therapy by introducing a gene into tumor cells, the protein product of which tracks and destroys cancer cells, increasing the ability of the cell membrane to absorb iodine and its radioactive isotope. To improve the visualization of cancer cells, a reporter gene was also introduced, triggering the synthesis of a fluorescent protein during the expression of a therapeutic gene.

19.06.2008
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Monkeys were taught to mentally control a prosthetic arm

In another experiment to create prosthetics controlled by the "power of thought", monkeys with electrodes implanted in the brain learned to eat with the help of a mechanical hand. In the future, such devices will be able to make life easier for people – paralyzed or amputated.

03.06.2008
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Striped nanoparticles

Gold nanoparticles covered with alternating bands of hydrophobic and hydrophilic synthetic molecules, which mimics the ordered structure of proteins, penetrated through the membrane without harming the cell.

30.05.2008
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Muscles love sweets

Glucose deficiency prevents stem cells from turning into mature muscle cells. This discovery provides new data to specialists studying the effects of calorie restriction on the physiology of the body and aging processes, and may also provide new opportunities for the treatment of muscle atrophy.

15.05.2008
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FEBS-2013: all flags to visit…

More than two thousand delegates, more than 300 speakers from almost all leading scientific centers of the world, including 11 Nobel laureates, will come to St. Petersburg for the upcoming 38th annual Congress of the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS).

21.01.2013
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Why do smokers get sick more often

Men are more susceptible than women to mild age-related cognitive disorders (disorders of memory and cognitive abilities) preceding the development of dementia.

21.04.2008
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Science cities of all Russia, unite!

Five Russian science cities intend to unite into a biopharmaceutical cluster. Financing of the program in the amount of 5 billion rubles will begin in March.

17.02.2012
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Billions for alternative medicine

The costs of treatment with alternative medicine, paid by the patients themselves, amount to $ 43 billion per year.

26.01.2012
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Happy birthday, fr. Gregor!

Google has posted a festive logo on the main page of its search service in honor of the 189th anniversary of the birth of the famous biologist Gregor Mendel.

20.07.2011
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That's rejuvenated...

A miraculous rejuvenation recipe for 69-year-old Raisa K. was advised by a friend. By the arrival of the doctors, the woman was practically unconscious.

25.09.2009