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Nanofilm will hide drugs from the immune system

Scientists have covered tiny chips with layers of inert polymer nanofilm, making them "invisible" to the body's immune system. After that, the anti-inflammatory drug dexamethasone was introduced between the layers of the film and chips were implanted in mice.

30.01.2008
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Alzheimer's Vaccine

The dementia vaccine has already been tested on cell cultures and mice. Human testing of the vaccine is expected to begin in the next two to three years.

14.07.2016
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Wikipedia creates an Internet genoteca

According to the plans of the creators, the main task of the Gene Wiki is to unify information for each gene, as well as the ability of specialists to add the latest information as it becomes available.

11.07.2008
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Artificial bones – by individual measure

Scientists of the Novosibirsk Research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics have developed a method for growing "individual" bone tissue from human stem cells.

03.12.2013
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RUSNANOPRIZE-2013: 5 finalists of the competition

The list of finalists of the RUSNANOPRIZE 2013 award in the direction of "Nanomaterials and surface modification" has been announced in Moscow. One of the five is Prof. Langer, developer of technologies for the use of nanoparticles in medicine.

03.10.2013
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Bioengineering and bioinformatics at TSU

In order to effectively and optimally train such personnel, Tyumen State University is recruiting for the first time for a new specialty "Bioengineering and Bioinformatics".

03.06.2013
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Stroke treatment: stem cells are at least safe

The first phase of clinical trials proved the safety of injecting stem cells into the brain. But even if everything continues to go as well, cell therapy for stroke will enter clinical practice in at least five years.

20.09.2011
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Cornea from stem cells

Surgeons removed a corneal area of one square millimeter containing stem cells from the patient's healthy left eye. Then a piece of tissue was grown in the laboratory, increasing its size by 400 times.

23.12.2009
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OpenBio live

The OpenBio-2020 conference is being held in the Koltsovo Science city from October 27 to October 30. Everyone can join the event online.

27.10.2020
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Dismissal by reduction

23andMe has laid off 14% of its staff. The reason is the decline in sales of DNA tests due to customer concerns about data privacy.

24.01.2020
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Theranos is closing

The medical company Theranos announced the completion of the work. At the same time, large investors will not be able to return the invested money.

11.09.2018
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The female dementia gene

One of the variants of the gene, which is responsible for the synthesis of a protein involved in regulating the interaction of nerve cells, significantly increases the risk of Alzheimer's disease. Since this gene is located on the X chromosome, women are at increased risk.

13.01.2009
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Bionic prostheses work almost like living hands

The world's first commercially available bionic prosthetic hands with control of all fingers of the hand have already been received by more than 70 owners in different countries. In a month, manufacturers hope to celebrate the production of the hundredth biomechanical arm.

31.01.2008