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Gastrectomy as a way to prevent stomach cancer
The sisters, who had an 80% chance of stomach cancer as a result of a rare mutation, chose not to live in constant fear, but to go for surgery.
11.12.2009- English version
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Stem cells for skin healing and hair growth
Stem cells localized in the dermis – the main layer of the skin, located under a thin layer of the epidermis – not only support the viability of the skin and heal wounds, but also ensure the growth of hair follicles.
11.12.2009
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Immune attack
A computer "shooting game" under this name will teach teenagers the basics of immunology.
11.12.2009
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Leaders among biopharmaceuticals
A list of 10 blockbuster biotech drugs (with annual sales of at least $1 billion) according to 2008 data has been published.
10.12.2009
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Another biomechanical arm model is ProDigits
The bionic fingers of the ProDigits prosthesis are capable of performing subtle, precise and diverse movements that maximally reproduce the functions of the fingers of the human hand.
09.12.2009
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Mobile phones and brain cancer are an inexhaustible source of grants
An increase in the likelihood of developing brain cancer with frequent communication on a mobile phone has not been proven once again, but research continues.
08.12.2009
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A human differs from a monkey by transcription factors
Scientists have identified differences in the human and chimpanzee brains in 90 genes of transcription factors – proteins that regulate the activity of thousands of genes involved in the synthesis of other proteins. The regulated genes themselves are identical in humans and monkeys.
08.12.2009
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Less methionine – longer life?
A decrease in the content of methionine in a high-calorie diet led to an increase in life expectancy without harm to reproductive functions.
03.12.2009
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There will be a lot of stem cells
For the first time in almost 10 years, US scientists will receive 13 new lines of human embryonic stem cells for government-funded research. Another 96 lines are under consideration.
03.12.2009
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Russian nanotechnologists are waiting for British investments
A British-Russian venture forum on attracting investments in Russian nanotechnology is being held in London.
03.12.2009
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Genetically modified T-lymphocytes for arthritis therapy
After the introduction of genetically modified lymphocytes to mice with arthritis in the foci of rheumatoid inflammation, a decrease in the number of T-helpers and destructive processes of bone tissue, i.e., a decrease in the autoimmune reaction, was observed.
03.12.2009
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Male contraceptives and male infertility treatment – in one receptor
Blocking androgen receptors in special cells of the seminal glands can be a solution to the issue of male contraception, and the stimulating effect on these receptors is a problem of a certain type of infertility.
03.12.2009
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A healthy lifestyle is takzdorovo!
Internet portal takzdorovo.ru It was opened as part of the Program for the Formation of a healthy lifestyle that started in 2009.
03.12.2009
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Ghrelin – a cure for parkinsonism?
As it turned out, the "hunger hormone" ghrelin protects the neurons that produce dopamine, and can become the basis for the development of a new method of treating Parkinson's disease.
02.12.2009
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Grief does not turn gray
No matter how stressful and stressful a woman's life may be, she will not turn gray for this reason. The appearance of gray hair is determined by an innate set of genes.
02.12.2009
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If you want to lengthen your telomeres, run!
Intense physical activity increases the activity of telomerase, which prevents the shortening of telomeres and, accordingly, slows down aging.
01.12.2009
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Glutamate receptor GluA2 – the key to the fortress of reason
Determining the structure of the glutamate receptor GluA2 will help develop new treatments for a number of neurological disorders, including epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease.
01.12.2009
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Urgent: 80 free places for children with liver diseases!
The Ministry of Health has allocated 80 free places for children with liver diseases to the clinic of the Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. But it is necessary to realize this gift of the Ministry of Health by the end of the year.
01.12.2009
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The knocked out cells will answer all the questions
A collection of human cell cultures, knocked out by almost every gene, will provide answers to a huge number of questions about cell biology.
01.12.2009
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Do you want to be beautiful? Eat right!
According to a recent study, most of all, the perception of skin as beautiful, contrary to popular belief, is influenced not by a tan, but by a rational diet rich in vegetables and fruits.
30.11.2009