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Love your neighbor...

The parents gave their little son's organs to people in need of transplantation when they found out that there was no hope for his salvation.

02.12.2011
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It's good to be a kitty, it's good to be a dog...

In the United States, residents of apartment buildings are increasingly taking DNA tests of their pets to identify those who have not removed their kitty or dog. Violators face trouble in a big way.

30.06.2011
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HSE{10K} Contest Winner: Human fluid plate

The first place was taken by Maxygen, a rapid DNA diagnostic device that allows, on the basis of a disposable plate with human fluid (!), to analyze both infections and genetic diseases.

29.04.2011
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Inherited breast cancer: Ask Mom

Due to a mutation of the BRCA2 gene, Linda lost her mother to breast cancer at the age of 12, a breast tumor was found in both of her sisters, and then her son complained to his mother that his breasts had become very sensitive...

22.06.2010
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Anti-aging fatty acids

It is possible that a high level of omega-3 fatty acids slows down the shortening of telomeres not only in cores, but also in healthy people. Whether it is possible to rejuvenate with the help of fish oil is still unknown, but there will definitely be no harm from it.

22.01.2010
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To the umbilical cord blood bank – through the court

We want this chance to be used by other families who care about the health of their babies. And if the cord blood stem cells save the life of at least one Volgograd resident, we will consider that the goal has been achieved.

24.09.2009
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Lasker Award – 2019

This year, the Lasker Prize recognizes the achievements of modern immunology. The names of the new laureates were announced last week.

20.09.2019
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TZAP protein affects telomere length

Researchers have discovered the protein TZAP, which binds the ends of chromosomes and determines the length of telomeres, DNA fragments that protect the ends of chromosomes.

13.01.2017
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Veins on a 3D printer

A group of researchers from the Chinese biotech company Revotek have created and successfully implanted artificial veins created using 3D printing to 30 monkeys.

14.12.2016
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The new supermicrob has reached the USA

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the identification of the country's first case of bacterial infection that cannot be treated with any existing antibiotic.

30.05.2016
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A new achievement in bacterial training

The authors plan to "train" bacteria to recognize chemical processes associated with danger in the body. Such a "live indicator" can be configured so that the synthesis of a signal protein begins in response to the appearance in the body of molecules characteristic of the undesirable effects of drugs or indicating the presence of malignant tumors.

06.10.2008
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HIV carriers will be able to become donors

The ban will be lifted not only from posthumous donation, but also from those HIV-infected people who are willing to donate their organs to save someone's life.

01.04.2016
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The "golden bullet" against the flu?

Shionogi & Co has completed the first phase of testing the drug, in which it was tested for harmlessness. In November, when the peak of the flu epidemic is expected, the 2nd phase of clinical trials will begin - testing its effectiveness.

02.11.2015
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The right to pass away

According to the judges, the right to voluntary retirement with the help of doctors is possessed by sane adult citizens who are experiencing physical or psychological suffering as a result of an incurable disease.

09.02.2015
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Siberian investments in Belgian innovations

Nanocenter "SIGMA.Novosibirsk has invested 1 million euros in the Belgian company Pepric, which has developed an analytical complex for research in the field of regenerative medicine, tissue engineering structures, targeted drugs and cellular vaccines.

17.12.2014