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Molecular Biology in orbit

American researchers are planning to conduct a series of molecular genetic experiments on board the International Space Station.

06.06.2016
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A cure for eye cancer has been found

Researchers from the University of Utah have developed a new method of treating types of malignant tumors that are difficult to treat, such as retinoblastoma, or eye cancer.

03.06.2016
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A step to victory over cancer

An international team of scientists is close to developing a universal vaccine against cancer. The drug in question may be effective against all oncological diseases.

02.06.2016
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Sea urchins don't age

These animals repair damaged tissues equally well until death, regardless of age.

01.06.2016
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RNA will protect flowers from aging

The technology that allows the flowers not to wither longer consists in temporarily suppressing the expression of the ethylene sensitivity gene by RNA interference.

01.06.2016
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The smell of death

Korean scientists have stated that the mechanism of reaction to the taste and smell of food can reduce life expectancy. Overweight people are most sensitive to the smell of food.

31.05.2016
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Computer radiologist

The main goal of the project is to provide radiologists and other medical professionals with new technology and reduce the number of misdiagnoses.

31.05.2016
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Green light for embryo research

The Dutch government has allowed scientists to experiment with growing human embryos, observing the "14-day rule" adopted by the laws of many countries.

30.05.2016
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The new supermicrob has reached the USA

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the identification of the country's first case of bacterial infection that cannot be treated with any existing antibiotic.

30.05.2016
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Copyright on genes

The American Civil Liberties Union, on behalf of a group of patients, filed a complaint with the US government about the activities of the scientific and medical company Myriad Genetics.

26.05.2016
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Hamburger without DNA, please!

80% of the surveyed US residents supported the introduction of mandatory labeling for "products with DNA content".

26.05.2016
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Opohmelka on a stick

Gyeondyo-bar ice cream, which, according to its manufacturer, helps to fight a hangover, contains 0.7% govenia extract.

25.05.2016
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Cloning people is still prohibited

The law prohibits any techniques related to human cloning, without specifying their methods, in order to prevent attempts to circumvent the ban through new technologies not specified in the document.

24.05.2016
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A big Guinean thank you!

Guinea's Health Minister Abdurahman Diallo regarded the development of a Russian vaccine against the Ebola virus as another evidence of his country's support.

24.05.2016
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The Troll's Heart

A mutation of the ASGR1 gene was found in the DNA of the inhabitants of Iceland, the presence of which reduces the risk of heart disease by more than 34%.

20.05.2016
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Aquadata sailed to Canada

Canadian regulators have announced permission for AquaBounty to sell genetically modified fish for general consumption.

20.05.2016
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Growth Leaders

Despite the overall decline in Russian GDP in 2015, some industries have shown impressive growth, including the production of medicines and medical devices.

19.05.2016
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Put the tumor on a diet

The impact of nanoscale agents with a diameter of 200 nm and a thickness of less than one nm developed by Tomsk researchers leads to "starvation" of cancer cells.

19.05.2016
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Modified embryos are now in Japan

The use of editing the genome of human embryos in clinical settings is still prohibited, because it can have unpredictable consequences for the child and his future offspring.

16.05.2016