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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.

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.

A common mutation shortens the life of smokers

The protein integrin-alpha-4-beta-7 (integrin alpha 4 beta 7), involved in attracting immune cells of T-lymphocytes into the intestine, is an important target for the human immunodeficiency virus entering the body at the first stages of the disease.

Antibodies against rabies

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

Homeopathy kills

An Australian homeopath is accused of the unintentional murder of his daughter.

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Hydroxycut (Hydroxycate), which is considered a "fat burner", popular among fans of dieting and bodybuilding, is withdrawn from trade by the manufacturer at the request of the US federal authorities due to the threat to consumer health.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

Google vs. Parkinsonism

Google creator Sergey Brin is personally interested in this: he inherited from his mother the G2019S mutation in the LRRK2 gene, which significantly increases the risk of developing Parkinson's disease.

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.

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.

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.

Bones for injection

Injectable bones represent the first complete delivery system of stem cells, chemical solution and growth hormone to create a material capable of replacing natural bones

Argus-2: the third operation is next in line

Surgeons from Russia performed the second operation to transplant the Argus II cyberset.

From Samara with love

An umbilical cord blood sample suitable for a Briton with multiple myeloma was found in the bank of the Samara medical Center "Dynasty".

Biotechmed-2017

The second annual conference "Biotechmed" has started its work in Gelendzhik today. Rostec State Corporation is the strategic partner of the conference.

Zika virus vaccine: volunteers required

The vaccine has passed initial safety tests, and the second phase of trials has now begun, during which the effectiveness of the drug will be revealed.