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Russian scientists have learned to neutralize coronavirus with nanoparticles

Scientists at MEPhI National Research Nuclear University have learned how to create silicon nanoparticles against coronavirus

The incidence of COVID-19 in Russia rose by 20.1% over the week

Russia has seen a surge in the incidence of coronavirus infection. The number of hospitalizations increased by 14.3% compared to the previous week

Engineers have created a "training mat" for muscle cells

The vibrating platform will help grow artificial muscles for soft robots and test treatments for neuromuscular diseases

A common form of vitamin C has shown efficacy for the treatment of sepsis

Sodium ascorbate demonstrated efficacy in the treatment of sepsis in a phase I clinical trial

A new two-in-one microscope has helped scientists look inside cells

The researchers combined two imaging techniques in a single microscope to obtain high-resolution images of such cells

Scientists have explained why most people who lose weight gain it back on again over time

As people develop obesity, their brains stop responding to satiety signals, which means they start eating even more

Researchers link speed of aging and hunger

Experiments on drosophila flies have shown that life expectancy is influenced not by food composition but by the feeling of hunger itself

Erythropoietin against infarction

A single intravenous injection of the hormone erythropoietin (EPO) immediately after inarct can minimize the process of apoptosis and thereby limit damage to cardiac tissues.

The number of centenarians has increased in Japan

The number of centenarians of the country is gradually approaching the mark of six tens of thousands of people who have crossed the mark of a hundred years.

Diabetics, take care of your heart – drink cocoa!

The results obtained prove that the use of natural flavonoids is an important factor in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Angiotensin-converting enzyme increases blood pressure and antitumor immunity

Transplanted neurons can "get infected" with parkinsonism

Falsified medicines: a drop in the sea is a fly in the ointment

The turnover of falsified medicines is about 0.1% of the total number of batches entering the Russian pharmaceutical market annually.

I warned you!

Two more potential HIV protease inhibitors

Compared to the nine HIV protease inhibitors already approved by the FDA, the substances found are small chemical compounds acting on two previously unknown sites of the HIV protease molecule.

Gene delivery to stem cells: nanoparticles instead of viral vectors?

Nanoparticles as a means of delivering additional genes may prove to be an effective means to improve the results of cell therapy.

Nanotechnology – a breakthrough into the future: the results of the Olympiad

A solemn ceremony of awarding the winners of the III All-Russian Internet Olympiad "Nanotechnology – a breakthrough into the future" took place.

Nanoparticles with nitric oxide: better than Viagra

A drug based on nanoparticles containing nitric oxide, which causes blood vessels to dilate, was tested only on rats, but the results were amazing.

Don't get old, don't get sick, don't breathe...

Scientists significantly reduced the level of the VHL-1 signaling protein and found that this not only increased the resistance of worms to hypoxia (which they tried to achieve), but also significantly slowed the aging of nematodes.

What I fought for, that's what I ran into

An Italian politician who opposes mandatory vaccination has had chickenpox, but continues to stand his ground.