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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.

Wash your feet with vodka, the Ministry of Health allows!

Three Danish doctors have made a bold experiment on themselves: is it really possible to get drunk by putting your feet in a basin of vodka. Maybe they put the experience mentally, and used 6 liters for their intended purpose? But the article was published in the BMJ...

Every joint is a step towards cancer

Activation of cannabinoid receptors suppresses the activity of the immune system, increasing the body's susceptibility to infections and certain types of cancer.

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.

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.

Artificial skin for gene therapy

A skin flap grown from keratinocytes and fibroblasts with an additional gene can deliver the corresponding protein to the body.

Hydrogel biochip for cancer diagnosis

The methodology developed by the authors is based on the determination of several molecular markers of breast cancer and ovarian cancer using so-called hydrogel biochips.

Drunk and smart – two lands in the genes

Genome features predisposing to binge drinking do not always increase the risk of developing alcohol dependence.

Kazakh anti-folk healer got under the article

A criminal case has been initiated in accordance with Article 266 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan – "Illegal private medical activity". A number of examinations have been appointed, and a forensic psychiatric examination has been appointed in relation to the suspect.

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.

Diabetes and Alzheimer's disease: another link

Scientists have long assumed that there is a connection between type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease. Now, after a new role of humanin in glucose metabolism has been discovered, indirect confirmation of this guess has appeared.

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

Genetic opposites attract

In people forming married couples, the number of differences in the family of genes of the main histocompatibility complex significantly exceeds the average indicators. Perhaps this is one of the evolutionary mechanisms that prevents cases of incest and regulates the immune system.

Tested by electronics

A portable electric detector is capable of detecting COVID-19 RNA and antibodies to the virus in 10 minutes without taking a smear or blood.

Chubais is ready to share money with the budget

"In a situation when budget expenditures are being cut, I do not consider it possible to protect the interests of the state corporation before the state interests, now the state needs money more," he explained.

Refuse to import

Russian scientists have created their own vaccine against polio, said the head of Rospotrebnadzor. The drug is undergoing clinical trials.

We will defeat the virus

Next year, a trial of a vaccine for HIV-infected people begins in Moscow – this is the most promising therapeutic vaccine in the world.

The cure for unemployment

More than 750 thousand Russians can find a job with the help of the new website of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia.