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Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease: another link

Scientists have long assumed that there is a connection between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Now, after a new role of humanin in glucose metabolism has been discovered, indirect confirmation of this guess has appeared.

Stem cells for "self-treatment" of the heart

The heart tissue sample obtained by biopsy is grown for about a month so that the number of stem cells reaches 10-25 million. After that, the resulting stem cells are again delivered to the heart through a catheter.

Human genome put up for auction

In 2003, geneticists completed many years of work on compiling a kind of human DNA map. Then the program cost research organizations $3 billion. Now the genome will go under the hammer on eBay; the initial price of the lot is $68,000.

Chronic pain permanently damages the brain

Tested by electronics

A portable electric detector is capable of detecting COVID-19 RNA and antibodies to the virus in 10 minutes without taking a smear or blood.

Children of three parents: change the batteries in the cells of the child!

The authors of the new technique hope that the combination of in vitro fertilization and cell surgery will allow many couples to avoid having children with mitochondrial pathologies or the need to raise a child conceived with the help of a donor egg.

Preventive vaccine against prostate cancer – "mouse version"

Only 2 out of 20 mice in the experimental group developed prostate cancer. At the same time, the tumors were tiny, non-increasing nodules surrounded by a huge number of immune cells. Thus, vaccination has turned prostate cancer into a chronic, treatable disease.

An embryo from a suitcase

In the Indian city of Mumbai, a Malaysian citizen was detained who tried to smuggle a frozen human embryo in a suitcase.

The cure for unemployment

More than 750 thousand Russians can find a job with the help of the new website of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia.

Aspirin protects against ovarian cancer

Daily use of small doses of aspirin significantly reduces the risk of ovarian cancer.

For the first time in 7 years

By the end of 2017, the state will receive almost 540 million rubles from Rusnano. During the existence of the corporation, this is the first case of payment of dividends.

Another benefit of hormone replacement therapy

Hormone therapy during menopause reduces the risk of bowel cancer.

We are waiting for a new generation of deodorants

A molecular mechanism has been discovered that is responsible for the production of an unpleasant odor of sweat.

Everyone to the polls!

Some doctors consider them useless and even harmful.

The ultimate failure

Merck has announced the termination of clinical trials of verubecestat at an early stage of Alzheimer's disease.

Argus-2: the third operation is next in line

Surgeons from Russia performed the second operation to transplant the Argus II cyberset.

From Samara with love

An umbilical cord blood sample suitable for a Briton with multiple myeloma was found in the bank of the Samara medical Center "Dynasty".

A DNA database is being created in Russia

Last year, more than 21,600 DNA studies were conducted in the laboratories of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. After the entry into force of the law, the number of examinations will increase by 18 times. It is expected that the development of the DNA examination method will significantly increase the detection of crimes.

Dietary supplements for cows and calves

The inclusion of a dietary supplement developed by KGAU scientists in the diet contributes to accelerated growth of calves and increased dairy productivity of cows.

Zika virus vaccine: volunteers required

The vaccine has passed initial safety tests, and the second phase of trials has now begun, during which the effectiveness of the drug will be revealed.