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Rare diseases will receive generous funding

The new projects will contribute to the work of the International Consortium for Research on Rare Diseases, which is making significant efforts to pool resources and coordinate research policies.

Why do tumors blow bubbles?

Mad world: a house that prolongs the life of the owner

In France, the promotion of "starvation diets" can become a criminal offense.

Nanocide of tumor cells

Do you want to insure yourself from a long life?

The world's largest investment banks have started insuring pension funds against the longevity of their clients.

The state saves on the elderly

According to the official wording, the abolition of the 75% discount on the purchase of tobacco for the elderly is "part of the steps aimed at the complete elimination of subsidies." The president did not report anything about the health benefits.

Development of a new method for the diagnosis of blood clotting disorders

The project provides for the creation of unique diagnostic devices that can detect disorders of the blood coagulation system.

Once again to the question of senile dementia and blood pressure

In patients taking angiotensin II receptor blockers that reduce blood pressure, the risk of developing senile dementia is halved.

"Wet computer": the brain in a test tube

A "wet computer" based on elements that mimic some properties of living brain neurons will be able to work in liquid media – for example, inside the body.

Embryonic stem lungs

The cells of the pulmonary epithelium obtained from embryonic stem cells can be used to treat severe lung diseases.

Cutlets with meat taste identical to natural

The developers hope that in the near future "powdered" cutlets-semi-finished products, sausages and even minced meat will appear on the shelves of the capital's stores.

Wrap the protein preparation in a polypeptide

Scientists at the Technical University of Munich have developed a technology with blockbuster potential: to protect protein preparations from destruction in the body, their molecules are coated with a polypeptide shell.

A dead pit bull is being cloned in Korea

In the USA, 5,000 liver transplants are performed every year, in Russia – only 100.

Am I your father or not?

Anyone over the age of 16 for 160 pounds (approximately $ 250) can independently conduct a paternity test. Just do not forget: "in much wisdom there is much sorrow; and whoever multiplies knowledge multiplies sorrow."

Stereolithography on biodegradable material – the basis for implants

The world's first biodegradable material suitable for use in conjunction with computer stereolithography will allow in the future to create high-quality bioengineered implants ready to replace damaged or failed organs or fragments of human body tissues.

The tolerance of immunosuppressors is determined by genes

A simple genetic test will help determine the degree of tolerability of immunosuppressive therapy in patients with transplanted kidneys. The test allows you to determine the individual dose of drugs for each patient, minimizing side effects.

Diagnosis by photo, treatment by phone... and no quackery!

The quality of medical examinations conducted at a distance with the help of modern means of communication is not much inferior to real visits of doctors.

Koreans have resumed work with human embryonic stem cells

The Bioethics Committee banned the use of human eggs in research in 2006, after it was found that the results of Professor Hwang Woo Suk's experiments with stem cells were rigged.

One step away from the "red line"

The governor of St. Petersburg on the air of Radio Russia said that the city was on the verge of a complete lockdown due to COVID-19.

Be kind, live longer!

Participants of the project "Study of New England Centenarians" showed that older people whose parents lived to be a hundred years old, certain (and pleasant) character traits are more common.