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Induced pluripotent stem cells: fibroblasts are optional

To create induced pluripotent stem cells, scientists used hemocytoblasts, precursors of all types of blood cells. In the process of cultivation, scientists by the method of transduction introduced reprogramming factors into them – genes whose expression is observed in embryonic stem cells.

22.04.2009
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Monkeys were found to have moral qualities

The researchers were able to establish that the monkeys began to get angry, and sometimes refused to continue the tests if they saw that their "colleagues" received more food or better praise for the same work.

16.02.2009
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Bax-beta, an effective cancer cell killer

The effectiveness of Bax-beta on the mechanism of apoptosis is 100 times higher than this indicator for the related Bax-alfa and even contribute to the activation of its counterpart. Scientists have high hopes for the development of new drugs for the treatment of cancer that will selectively activate Bax-beta or stimulate its interaction with Bax-alfa.

21.01.2009
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Children's cannabinol

The drug Epidiolex was allowed to be used in children aged two years and older for the treatment of two severe forms of epilepsy.

26.06.2018
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Gene activity glows in the eyes

In genetically modified fruit flies, the gene of interest to researchers is linked to the fluorescent protein gene so that they are expressed simultaneously and in equal amounts. This allows you to observe the work of genes in real time and on a freely moving animal.

17.12.2008
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Patient robot for training

A group of scientists from Perm National Research Polytechnic University (PNRPU), together with colleagues from Perm State Medical University, created an anthropomorphic simulator for training dental students

17.05.2023
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Live drawings

At the World Science Festival in Brisbane (Australia), artists showed paintings painted by marine bacteria that live in the bioluminescence organ of Hawaiian squid.

15.03.2016
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For nanoparticles, shape is of great importance

Nanoparticles shaped like bacteria easily penetrate into cells. According to the results of the study, the shape of nanoparticles affects their effectiveness in the treatment of various diseases.

01.10.2008
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Sex at 70 is getting better and better!

The study involved more than 1,500 people aged 70 who answered questions about various aspects of their sex life, including sexual dysfunction, marital satisfaction and sexual activity.

11.07.2008
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Decent aging: abroad will help you

The total budget of the project is more than a million euros, which were collected by ordinary citizens of Denmark. The money is planned to be spent on helping elderly people who need medicines, clothes, food and other vital things.

22.07.2015
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Too much fat is bad for memory

Assuming that the revealed relationship extends to humans, the results of this work are another argument in favor of limiting the use of cholesterol and saturated fats.

20.06.2008
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Rapid Ebola test – on sale soon

A test that determines the presence of the Ebola virus in a patient's blood within a few minutes will appear in pharmacies in March. The cost of one set of tests will be 3.2 euros ($3.66).

11.02.2015
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Hakamada was released from prison

Khakamada is now 78 years old, he has spent more than half of his life in prison, including 34 years awaiting the death penalty.

27.03.2014
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Mouse from a leukocyte

A group of scientists from the Japanese RIKEN research center managed to clone a mouse using leukocytes isolated from a drop of peripheral blood of a rodent.

27.06.2013