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Uterus transplantation – now in America

For the first time such transplants were carried out in Sweden in 2014, which led to the birth of four healthy children. American specialists were trained by their Swedish colleagues.

Investment funds finance gene research

On July 14, 2008, a group of Western investors led by Intel Capital Fund announced an investment of $ 100 million in the development of a technology that should allow the decoding and sequencing of DNA chains on a massive scale.

MIPT patents graphene biosensors in the USA

The key feature of the sensor is the use as a binding layer of a thin film of several layers of graphene or graphene oxide, which has unique physicochemical properties.

How to repair mitochondria?

The authors believe that this discovery expands the therapeutic possibilities of introducing normal tRNAs into defective mitochondria of patients in order to correct violations.

A second genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's disease has been discovered

The results of the study open the way to the development of new classes of drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease. The high selectivity of the action of such drugs is assumed, since, unlike the ApoE gene, the CALHM1 gene is active only in the brain.

The fight against prostate cancer: a new victory?

The authors are very encouraged by the results obtained because prostate cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases.

Sleeping long on weekends is useful

The authors claim that the elimination of sleep deficiency significantly improves both mental and physical abilities of a person. At least they provide people with a scientific justification for getting up late on weekends.

Mouse Monument

An unusual monument will be installed in Novosibirsk Akademgorodok. Geneticists decided to perpetuate the contribution of the laboratory mouse to science.

BIORAN will build a biotechnological plant in Pushchino

By 2011, BIORAN plans to build a biotechnological plant capable of producing a wide range of genetically engineered drugs, including those based on mammalian cell cultures.

Crowdsourcing in St. Petersburg

The Committee on Investments and Strategic Projects of St. Petersburg, together with the crowdsourcing platform Citycelebrity ru, submitted for open discussion a project to create a creative cluster in the city that will unite creative entrepreneurs and startups, exhibition halls and offices, studios and editorial offices.

microRNAs are necessary for procreation

microRNAs affect the ability of mice to reproduce offspring.

Flagellin will protect healthy cells from radiation

The new drug can be used to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy in cancer patients, as well as serve as an emergency aid for people who have been exposed to general radiation.

The doctors' strike is scheduled for June 21

Doctors are on strike against the reform of the pension system, which involves raising the retirement age to 68 years and increasing contributions to the pension fund.

Self-assembling bubbles and membranes for cell culture and much more

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Viagra for those who can't even swallow

Pfizer's research has shown that in Mexico, 60% of patients crush pills or open Viagra capsules to facilitate taking the drug. Especially for them, a popular medicine began to be produced in the form of chewing gum.

To the zemstvo doctor – a social package .

2,200 villagers offer the doctor free bread from the local bakery, meat from the store, flowers from the florist, hairdresser services, a hotel room and even a sausage festival, where the Herr doctor will be the guest of honor.

Play on the computer with the power of thought? Already this year and for only $299!

Unsportsmanlike genes

Every fifth inhabitant of the Earth inherits from his parents a combination of genes that make him unfit for sports. The carrier of such genes can spend on simulators at least around the clock, but will still remain in bad shape.

Endothelial cells from stem cells: ten times faster

The new method makes it possible to obtain seven full–fledged endothelial cells from each stem cell - 35 times more than before. The cells obtained in this way quickly assimilate and begin to function along with the native endothelium.

Corrupt pharmaceuticals

In December 2009, the WHO newsletter "Medicines: Corruption in the pharmaceutical industry" was published.