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HSE{10K} Contest Winner: Human fluid plate

The first place was taken by Maxygen, a rapid DNA diagnostic device that allows, on the basis of a disposable plate with human fluid (!), to analyze both infections and genetic diseases.

First blood from the bioreactor

Blood for transfusion is obtained in a bioreactor from hematopoietic cells isolated from umbilical cord blood. The practical application of the novelty is expected no earlier than 2013.

From exceeding the dosage of Viagra, the world can turn blue!

In old age, excess copper and iron is especially dangerous

The increased concentration of copper and iron in the body contributes to the development of many age-related diseases, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Methuselah Foundation Award

The special award of the Methuselah Foundation "For Achievement in Life Extension" was received by David Sharp from the University of Texas, the leader of the first successful attempt to extend the life of laboratory mice using pharmaceutical exposure.

Meeting "Science of St. Petersburg"

A biochemist, a research engineer and a radiochemist will talk about what they do in scientific institutes and why it is important.

Fighting obesity: How does orexin get to leptin?

One of the neurohormones of the pituitary gland, orexin, is able to increase the sensitivity of the brain to the "satiety hormone" leptin and thereby help to cope with obesity.

Dietary supplements for weight loss: the FDA warns!

The FDA has found dozens of dangerous dietary supplements for weight loss. Counterfeit dietary supplements were sold in web pharmacies under the guise of "herbal remedies for fat burning".

Nanotubes detect carcinogens in living cells

Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed nanosensors that allow detecting single molecules of substances that damage DNA in living cells.

Drug advertising: side effects are inevitable

The British Consumer Protection Organization does not approve of the EU's permission for pharmaceutical companies to "provide consumers with information" about certain medicines.

Take care of the health of the elderly

Giving way to elderly people in transport, we actually harm their health, according to a group of British scientists.

Stem cells and sarcopenia

Researchers from the University of Rochester have concluded that age-related muscle atrophy can be managed by maintaining the existence of muscle stem cells.

Vitamins against schizophrenia

In most cases, in patients with schizophrenia, the disease returns after treatment. However, repeated symptoms can be alleviated with large doses of B vitamins.

Immunodeficiency gene therapy was tested on mice

An international team of scientists edited the genome of cells of patients with severe immunodeficiency – chronic granulomatosis caused by genetic breakdowns.

rVSV-ZEBOV will protect against Ebola

An experimental Ebola vaccine tested in African Guinea has shown almost 100% effectiveness, the WHO said.

5 million for a personal cancer diagnosis

The Primer Capital venture Fund has invested 5 million rubles in the CSB Genomics company, which provides a service for the selection of personalized antitumor therapy.

With HIV and hepatitis C, one vaccine will help

A group of immunologists led by Lucy Dorell from Oxford University has developed a combined vaccine against hepatitis C virus and HIV.

The last feat of the scout

The corneas of the former Mossad director were transplanted to two patients after his death. Both recipients reported that they can now see and even read.

The "golden bullet" against the flu?

Shionogi & Co has completed the first phase of testing the drug, in which it was tested for harmlessness. In November, when the peak of the flu epidemic is expected, the 2nd phase of clinical trials will begin - testing its effectiveness.

Watch, watch, how many years do I have to live?

The Tikker watch shows how long a person has left to live. The principle of their work is simple: they calculate it using a special questionnaire in which a person is asked about his age, as well as other parameters that affect life expectancy.