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Antimalarial tobacco

The harvest from 200 square kilometers of genetically modified tobacco plantations is enough to meet the global demand for artemisinin, the most effective antimalarial drug.

16.06.2016

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Ultra-precise diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease

The test, based on the detection of autoantibodies in the blood that are characteristic of Alzheimer's disease, allows you to detect it in the early stages with 100% accuracy.

15.06.2016

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The unexpected effect of the avian flu vaccine

The effect of the avian flu vaccine may be significantly wider than previously thought. In particular, it promotes the development of an immune response against strains and other influenza viruses.

14.06.2016

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Waiting list for a head transplant

Doctors and scientists note that such a procedure is not feasible from a medical point of view and that it has a lot of ethical problems. Canavero himself admits that media reports contain a lot of errors and are based on old information.

14.06.2016

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The right to die

The law "On the Right to Death" adopted in October 2015 comes into force on June 9, 2016. Only adult, mentally sane patients will be able to use it.

10.06.2016

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Investments in Russian genodiagnostics

The Expert Council of the Industry Development Fund of the Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to lend 300 million rubles to the company "Genetico" ("daughter" of the Human Stem Cell Institute).

10.06.2016

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Biotechnologists of Siberia united

An agreement on cooperation between the regions of the Siberian Federal District within the framework of the interregional program "Siberian Biotechnological Initiative" was signed in Novosibirsk today.

09.06.2016

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A journey in the footsteps of DNA

The video, in which representatives of different nations learn that they have the blood of their enemies flowing in them, has gained 25 million views on Facebook.

09.06.2016

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Where will we transplant the head?

"Today I am officially appealing to the German authorities with a request to help me implement the first cephalosomatic anastomosis in the history of mankind," Canavero said.

08.06.2016

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The "Gene of deafness" in Yakutia

The results of a study by NEFU scientists on the detection of mutations in the GJB2 gene in patients with congenital hearing impairment in Yakutia are published in the journal Plos One.

07.06.2016

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Donor cells against macular degeneration

Japanese doctors are planning to start tissue transplantation operations from donor stem cells in 2017 for patients with severe retinal disease – macular degeneration

07.06.2016

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Tobacco is more harmful than cannabis

American and New Zealand scientists have concluded that the only serious risk that smoking marijuana poses to health is the development of gum diseases.

06.06.2016

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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