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Jean Dosse, 1916-2009
In 1958, Jean Dosse discovered tissue compatibility antigens (HLA). In 1980, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine.
25.06.2009- English version
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Earth's Population is aging Faster than Previously Thought
By the middle of the century, every sixth inhabitant of the Earth will be over 65 years old. In Western countries, a demographic crisis may occur in the coming decades.
24.06.2009
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Prosaposin against metastases
The use of prosaposin will not eliminate the causes of cancer and will not prevent the appearance of tumors, but the development of metastases may be blocked.
24.06.2009
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Appendicitis will be determined by urine analysis
The most accurate of the biomarkers was leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein (leucine-rich alpha-2-glycoprotein, LRG). According to researchers, the concentration of this protein in the urine increases in proportion to the severity of appendicitis.
24.06.2009
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Magnetic nanoparticles will purify the blood from microbes
An original filter capable of purifying the patient's blood from microorganisms can save thousands of people every year.
23.06.2009
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The future belongs to personalized medicine
"Giving the right amount of the right medicine to the right patient" is the goal of personalized medicine.
23.06.2009
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Oncohist: hope for patients with myeloid leukemia
Oncohist has already passed the first stage of clinical trials in Europe, which proved its safety, as well as indirectly confirming the effectiveness of this drug in the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia.
22.06.2009
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While the fat dries...
Good news for fat people: people who are overweight at the age of 40 live on average longer than their slimmer fellow citizens.
22.06.2009
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Advertising of medical services on the Internet: further growth is expected
The crisis forced medical clinics to use online advertising as an active way to attract customers.
22.06.2009
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An exciting video from the life of synapses
Researchers from the University of California at Davis demonstrated the critical role of the neuroligin protein in the formation of synapses and filmed this process on video.
19.06.2009
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Competition "Peptide drugs – drugs of the XXI century": interim results
Within the framework of the II International Competition of Young Scientists "Peptide drugs – drugs of the XXI century", 8 grants were awarded for conducting clinical trials and 2 grants for supporting research projects.
19.06.2009
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"Lungs on a chip" instead of experimental rats
A microreactor with a model of human lungs grown from stem cells will allow the study of the toxicity of volatile substances without the use of laboratory animals.
18.06.2009
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New Aging Marker Determines Biological Age by Blood test
The study showed a clear relationship between the level of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor in the blood and other biochemical markers of aging, as well as indicators such as age, physical activity and tobacco use.
17.06.2009
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Folk sign: hypothyroidism in old age leads to a long life
For the elderly, hypothyroidism (decreased activity of the thyroid gland) is a normal condition and may be one of the signs of longevity.
16.06.2009
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Two more multiple sclerosis genes
After the discovery of the location of the genes responsible for the development of multiple (multiple) sclerosis, scientists plan to create accurate genetic maps and identify the molecular mechanisms of gene action.
16.06.2009
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"Sticky ends" of DNA for assembling micro- and nanostructures
Specialists from New York University managed to solve the problem of controlled unification of micro- and nanoparticles, on the surface of which DNA strands are located - "sticky ends".
16.06.2009
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Stereolithography on biodegradable material – the basis for implants
The world's first biodegradable material suitable for use in conjunction with computer stereolithography will allow in the future to create high-quality bioengineered implants ready to replace damaged or failed organs or fragments of human body tissues.
15.06.2009
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A superfood for weight loss?
In an experiment on rats, a peptide hormone recently discovered in the centers of the brain that control appetite turned out to be significantly more effective than existing weight loss drugs.
15.06.2009
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Anti-aging drug was the cause of death
A 22-year-old Oxford graduate received a fatal injection of an experimental anti-aging drug.
15.06.2009
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Alternative medicine: 2.5 billion in the wind
The National Center for Alternative Medicine, established in the United States, has spent two and a half billion dollars on many studies that have confirmed the failure of treatment using various alternative means and methods. Despite this, supporters of these treatments continue to receive grants for their study and development.
11.06.2009