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DNA database and human rights

Human rights activists and scientists are calling on the Government of Kuwait to abandon plans to create a DNA database of all citizens, expatriates and visitors to the country.

Express drug test for traffic police

The method of detecting prohibited substances in saliva can be used to detect not only marijuana, but also morphine, heroin, cocaine and other drugs.

GM maggots against wound infections

New Zealand scientists have proposed genetically modifying carrion green flies and using their larvae to accelerate wound healing.

Sexual arousal: the main thing is to direct potassium ions in the right direction

When norepinephrine is exposed to ventromedial hypothalamic neurons, the general arousal of the animal contributes to the emergence of sexual arousal, which in turn forms a special behavior, without which reproduction is impossible.

Estonian calf with human growth hormone gene

When the calf becomes an adult cow, it will be able to give milk saturated with growth hormone, which can then be isolated and used in the pharmaceutical industry.

Lost weight to death

According to various sources, about 2,000 people died due to taking a weight loss product containing amphetamines.

Sunflower seeds against prostate cancer metastases

Practice brain surgery in a 3D simulator

The peculiarity of the SRP simulator is the visualization of the patient's anatomy according to CT and MRI data. During the virtual operation, doctors will see a realistic image of surgical instruments and the reaction of the patient's tissues to the actions of the doctor.

The first three Centers of Science, Innovation and Education in Skoltech

These centers, where work will be carried out in the field of biomedicine and energy, will consolidate his reputation as a leader in the relevant areas of scientific research.

Ultrasound treatment of testes – the future of male contraception

Ultrasound treatment of the testes reduces the number of spermatozoa in the ejaculate of male mice to indicators corresponding to the diagnosis of infertility in humans.

Health Foresight

On September 26, 2011, the Rosbalt press center hosted the launch of the unique project "Foresight of Health", designed to support the development of innovative technologies in the field of pharmacology and biotechnology.

Innovative medicines: from America to Russia

RUSNANO's Board of Directors approved a project to create a diversified production of innovative medicines in Russia with the participation of the American venture fund Domain Associates LLC.

Embryonic stem cells returned state funding

The District Court of Appeals in Washington overturned a previous lower court decision prohibiting state funding of stem cell research.

Let's sing our genome!

On July 13, the New London Chamber Choir will perform the musical work "Allele" in the building of the Royal Medical Society, in which excerpts from the genomes of each of the 40 singers will be performed.

Do not leave a fortune-teller (who does not pay taxes) alive

One of the initiators of the bill pointed out that a significant amount of advertising of magicians, psychics and other persons who cause moral and physical harm to citizens is presented in the media. Due to the imperfection of legislation, fraudsters and charlatans act openly and with impunity.

IV Olympiad in Nanotechnology: distribution of prizes

The closing ceremony and awarding of the winners of the IV All-Russian Internet Olympiad in Nanotechnology took place in the Assembly Hall of the Fundamental Library of Moscow State University.

Vitamin C against premature aging

Vitamin C stops and even reverses the process of premature aging in mice with a model of Werner syndrome (adult progeria).

Another CAR-T therapy

The FDA has approved the first T-cell therapy for the treatment of recurrent or refractory mantle cell lymphoma.

The third phase

Clinical trials of a cocktail of two antibodies with the working name REGN-COV2 have entered the final stage.

Ketamine against depression

The drug in the form of a nasal spray will need to be taken under strict supervision of a doctor, as side effects are possible.