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Premature Aging Protein

DDB2 (DNA damage-binding protein 2, "DNA damage-binding protein") is not only involved in DNA repair, but, as it turned out, contributes to the accumulation of reactive oxygen species in cells, which leads to their premature aging.

15.06.2010
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Fewer calories – better immunity

A low-calorie diet improves the protective functions of the human immune system after six months and reduces the tendency to allergic reactions.

04.05.2010
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Cancel gene patents!

Many interested organizations can follow the example of the American Civil Liberties Union and challenge patents for other genes related to hereditary diseases in court.

30.03.2010
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Time Receptors

"Time receptors" – special groups of neurons responsible for the perception of time, discovered in the primate brain after many years of research.

02.11.2009
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Prolonging life and a low-calorie diet: another connecting link

The protein, which plays a key role in tumor formation, oxygen metabolism and inflammation, is involved in signaling pathways that regulate life expectancy while reducing the caloric content of the diet. New data on the relationship between a low-calorie diet and longevity may allow the development of drugs that help maintain health for many years.

25.05.2009
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Gene therapy against diabetic polyneuropathy

Intramuscular injections of the VEGF gene (vascular endothelial growth factor) can relieve patients from polyneuropathy, in which the sensitivity of the legs and feet decreases, weakness appears and problems with maintaining balance arise.

04.05.2009
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In all respects questionable experiences

Alastair Kent, director of the charitable organization Genetic Interest Group: "Let Zavos allow specialists to verify his findings. If he really is a master of his craft, he has nothing to fear. Otherwise, it is necessary to protect potential patients from his actions."

23.04.2009
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Russian-Israeli nanotechnology

Russia is ready to issue loans on very favorable terms and invest in Israeli companies. At the same time, Mr. Chubais made it clear that this proposal includes certain requirements from the Russian side. In particular, Russia will insist that the entire production part be carried out at Russian enterprises.

20.03.2009
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Coronavirus test

According to experts of the Ministry of Health, a prototype of an express test to detect "Chinese pneumonia" will be ready by the end of January.

21.01.2020
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Grant for Anti-Corcoran-M

During the project, it is planned to develop and market the world's first non-viral gene therapy drug for the treatment of cancer.

26.12.2019
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Extracurricular biotechnology

The Koltsovo Science City has received funding to create a biotechnological laboratory on the basis of a children's technopark.

08.04.2019
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Screws for the spine

Unlike metal screws, ceramic screws developed at NSTU do not require replacement, and the patient will not need a repeat operation.

18.04.2018
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Scars adorn men, but you can do without them

Suppression of the expression of one of the genes that are usually activated in the cells of the wound surface accelerates wound healing and prevents scarring.

31.01.2008
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Nobel Rhythms

The Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for 2017 was awarded to D.Hall, M.Rozbash and M.Yang for their research on circadian rhythms.

02.10.2017
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Genetically modified embryos

A group of scientists from the Oregon University of Science and Health conducted the first successful experiment in the United States on the genetic modification of a human embryo.

28.07.2017