TZAP protein affects telomere length
Researchers have discovered the protein TZAP, which binds the ends of chromosomes and determines the length of telomeres, DNA fragments that protect the ends of chromosomes.
13.01.2017Researchers have discovered the protein TZAP, which binds the ends of chromosomes and determines the length of telomeres, DNA fragments that protect the ends of chromosomes.
13.01.2017The Expert Council of the Industry Development Fund of the Ministry of Industry and Trade plans to lend 300 million rubles to the company "Genetico" ("daughter" of the Human Stem Cell Institute).
10.06.2016The authors plan to "train" bacteria to recognize chemical processes associated with danger in the body. Such a "live indicator" can be configured so that the synthesis of a signal protein begins in response to the appearance in the body of molecules characteristic of the undesirable effects of drugs or indicating the presence of malignant tumors.
06.10.2008The protein of the widespread potato Y-virus (PVY) has a pronounced similarity with the beta-amyloid protein, which is considered one of the key proteins involved in the development of Alzheimer's disease. Experts believe that this virus can be used to stimulate the synthesis of antibodies to beta-amyloid.
01.10.2008When stretching and reducing the volume of latex with the addition of nanocellulose, there is not a decrease, but an increase in its strength, which will reduce the thickness of the condoms by 30% or even more.
15.02.2016The world's first candidate for a head transplant, Valery Spiridonov, was approached by a large private investor. He intends to invest about $100 million in a unique operation planned for 2017.
21.08.2015"Russia is on the threshold of major decisions on the development of the domestic pharmaceutical and drug industry on the latest scientific and technical basis," said Andrei Kokoshin, Deputy head of the United Russia faction, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
07.06.2008President George W. Bush signed a law designed to prevent cases of genetic discrimination in the United States.
23.05.2008Pills against greed, vaccinations against corruption, enemas to clear the brains: all this was offered to the deputies of the parliament by doctors of the "Emergency political Aid" for free. Only one politician agreed to be vaccinated against lies.
18.09.2013A scandal broke out around a sensational statement about a successful operation to transplant a patient with heart muscle tissue grown from his own stem cells.
12.10.2012The parents gave their little son's organs to people in need of transplantation when they found out that there was no hope for his salvation.
02.12.2011It is planned that the forum will bring together at least 400 participants: representatives of authorities responsible for innovation policy, directors of Russian and foreign venture funds, entrepreneurs, business angels, experts.
07.10.2011In the United States, residents of apartment buildings are increasingly taking DNA tests of their pets to identify those who have not removed their kitty or dog. Violators face trouble in a big way.
30.06.2011Taking a drug against Parkinsonism caused an elderly married man to have a painful addiction to gambling and an obsessive need for homosexual sexual contacts.
02.02.2011"We see this from advertising, when a food product, which by law is a dietary supplement, is issued today as a kind of miraculous remedy that cures all diseases..."
01.02.2011The 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.
13.10.2009The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded for the directed evolution of enzymes and for phage mapping of peptides and antibodies.
03.10.2018The first domestic mitral heart valve prosthesis for transcatheter implantation, which is suitable for the elderly.
04.07.2018A trial operation was performed on a corpse. During the procedure, it was possible to restore the spine, nerves and blood vessels.
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