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Before radiotherapy, turn off the POLQ gene in tumor cells

The POLQ gene, which does not work in healthy cells, is involved in the restoration of irradiated DNA in tumor cells. Cancer cells with blocked POLQ become much more sensitive to radiotherapy.

Pharmacy-on-a-chip: the prototype is ready

About the prospects of the development of the venture financing system to the OPEC Expert Channel.Ru was told by Alexander Galitsky, a well-known Russian technology entrepreneur and venture investor in the West.

Waiter! There are pesticides in my soup!

Inexpensive test strips will instantly detect the presence of pesticides in food and beverages.

Will dietary supplements be kicked out of the media?

The main danger of advertising dietary supplements is that sellers position them as a medicine. "Scammers make money on the grief and credulity of citizens," the author of the bill notes.

We will fulfill the five-year plan for stem cells!

The Japanese government has unveiled a five-year research plan for induced pluripotent stem cells. In the current fiscal year, 14 billion yen will be allocated to researchers.

Cell reprogramming: proteins instead of genes

In their publication, the scientists note that the "protein-induced pluripotent stem cells" they obtained, like their classical counterparts, are able to transition back into a specific state and form the tissues of developing mouse embryos.

Caution: Silicone!

Any introduction of liquid silicone is life-threatening. When silicone enters a vein, it enters the bloodstream, which inevitably leads to death. In addition, subcutaneous injection of silicone can cause an allergic reaction, disorders of the immune system and disfigure the patient's body and face.

One hundred percent

The immunological effectiveness of the Epivaccorona vaccine according to the results of the first two phases of clinical trials is 100%.

Girls, do you want healthy children? Marry respectable men!

Bio-investments

In 2008, pharmaceutical and biotech companies in the United States spent a record amount on scientific research.

Deficiency of folic acid salts increases the risk of senile dementia

Per tooth

The meat samples printed on the ISS will be as compact as in the experiment that took place in December – a few millimeters.

All - Russian search

The purpose of the all–Russian program to search for children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy is early diagnosis of the disease.

Another secret of the diggers

The legendary longevity of the naked digger may be due to the peculiarity of its DNA repair system.

Unique production

The first plant in Russia for the production of DNA analysis kits will open near Obninsk.

Hybrid embryos in Britain: the penultimate step

The House of Commons has approved a law allowing the creation of hybrid embryos. If the upper house makes a positive decision, the creation of chimeras in the UK may be allowed in November 2008.

Low-risk prostate cancer often does not require treatment

Treatment for low-risk prostate cancer may do more harm than good, so active surveillance tactics are preferred in many cases

Smell affects a person's perception of color, study shows

Researchers at the University of Liverpool have investigated how cross-modal connections between olfaction and vision manifest themselves

Origin of neurons revealed using tiny marine organisms

Components of brain cells formed in shallow water about 800 million years ago, researchers find

MIT has developed a portable ultrasound to diagnose breast cancer

MIT has developed a miniaturized ultrasound scanner that allows imaging at any time