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Flagellin will protect healthy cells from radiation

The new drug can be used to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy in cancer patients, as well as serve as an emergency aid for people who have been exposed to general radiation.

The doctors' strike is scheduled for June 21

Doctors are on strike against the reform of the pension system, which involves raising the retirement age to 68 years and increasing contributions to the pension fund.

Viagra for those who can't even swallow

Pfizer's research has shown that in Mexico, 60% of patients crush pills or open Viagra capsules to facilitate taking the drug. Especially for them, a popular medicine began to be produced in the form of chewing gum.

Embryonic stem Cell Protein Suppresses tumor Growth

The antitumor effect of the microenvironment of embryonic stem cells, mediated by the suppression of Nodal protein expression in aggressive cancer cells, opens up new possibilities in cancer treatment. Perhaps Lefty protein is not the only factor secreted by embryonic cells that suppresses tumor growth.

To the zemstvo doctor – a social package .

2,200 villagers offer the doctor free bread from the local bakery, meat from the store, flowers from the florist, hairdresser services, a hotel room and even a sausage festival, where the Herr doctor will be the guest of honor.

The government allocates a billion to small biotech businesses

Financial assistance on a competitive basis will be provided to companies developing innovative medicines, medical equipment and diagnostic tools with a staff of less than 250 people.

Diet by genes

In order to increase the effect of the diet by 2 times, it is necessary – depending on the combination of variants of the three main genes "responsible" for fat metabolism – to limit the consumption of fats or carbohydrates or adhere to a balanced diet.

Unsportsmanlike genes

Every fifth inhabitant of the Earth inherits from his parents a combination of genes that make him unfit for sports. The carrier of such genes can spend on simulators at least around the clock, but will still remain in bad shape.

Endothelial cells from stem cells: ten times faster

The new method makes it possible to obtain seven full–fledged endothelial cells from each stem cell - 35 times more than before. The cells obtained in this way quickly assimilate and begin to function along with the native endothelium.

Corrupt pharmaceuticals

In December 2009, the WHO newsletter "Medicines: Corruption in the pharmaceutical industry" was published.

Stem cells at the IPO: First blood

JSC "Human Stem Cell Institute" on the results of the IPO placement and the opening of a new innovation platform at the MICEX.

The recipe for a heart attack: stuff stem cells with magnetic nanoparticles...

In animal experiments, scientists were able to achieve a 5 times higher concentration of stem cells at the site of the lesion than in the control, when cells without magnetic nanoparticles were transplanted.

The IX International Salon of Innovations and Investments has started its work

"The slogan of our salon should be: investment – in innovation, innovation – in investment," said the Mayor of Moscow at the opening ceremony of the salon of innovation and investment.

In vivo visualization: blinking nanostars

The new system can be used to obtain images in medicine and biology. This is due to the fact that "blinking" nanostars provide a very good ratio between the received periodic signal and external noise.

Genomes are getting cheaper before our eyes

Do you like sour? Watch your teeth!

Genetic analysis: only by prescription!

The purpose of the new bill is to prevent possible abuse of modern methods of genetic research.

Safe needle for injection

The new needle is given an S-shape; inside it is a thread used as a conductor (similar to the conductor in a catheter). During the injection, the force is applied not to the needle, but to the conductor, thanks to a special cannula device.

Quantum Tunneling DNA Sequencer

Sequencing one human genome with this technique using a single tunneling microscope will take several months, and the tunneling microscope itself is not a cheap thing; there are many other technical difficulties. However, the problems facing the first chemical sequencers were even more complicated.

"Universal donor" from stem cells

British scientists are launching a project to create universal donor blood from embryonic stem cells – it can be produced in unlimited quantities. As experts hope, the first transfusion can be carried out in three years.