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Genetics

One of the "obesity genes" is being studied at NSU

New data on the expression of genes with the yellow mutation, which reduces leptin synthesis, in the future may help in the search for a way to treat obesity in people with such a mutation.

15.12.2016

Biomedicine

Scientists have found a colorectal cancer suppressor protein

An international team of scientists has shown that a protein from the class of Nod-like receptors is able to suppress the development of colon and rectal cancer in mice.

15.12.2016

Other life sciences

And about the bone – it seemed

British researchers, analyzing the evolution of the baculum – the penis bone – in mammals, showed that its length is determined by the level of competition between males.

14.12.2016

Cloning

Clones start and win

An Argentine team on cloned horses won a prestigious polo match. The cloning was led by Katrin Hinrichs, a veterinarian from Texas A&M University.

14.12.2016

Genetic engineering

The CRISPR method has become even more effective

Specialists from Western Ontario University have improved the gene editing technology by adding a modified I-Tevl enzyme to the CRISPR-Cas9 system.

14.12.2016

Biomedicine

After a stroke, help neurons myelinate

American scientists have achieved the restoration of brain tissue after a stroke of white matter in mice by stimulating the myelination of damaged neurons.

14.12.2016

Biomedicine

Lymphocytes against cancer

A group of doctors from the National Cancer Institute reported that their new treatment method was able to get rid of colon cancer in the first patient.

14.12.2016

Other life sciences

Radio-controlled mice

A group of researchers from Stanford University has learned to control the behavior of animals using an electro-optical device implanted in the brain.

14.12.2016

Your health

Keep your head in the cold

Using a head cooling device during chemotherapy for cancer treatment can reduce the incidence of severe hair loss by 50%.

13.12.2016

Healthy skepticism

A spoonful of honesty in a barrel of molasses about regenerative medicine

Roman Deev, Director of Science at the Institute of Human Stem Cells – about his view on the prospects of regenerative medicine and tissue engineering in Russia.

13.12.2016

Note to the businessman

Three quarters of Russian venture capital

The return to stability, which the market has achieved after the decline in indicators over the years of economic turbulence, allows us to hope for its growth in the foreseeable future.

13.12.2016

Genetics

Diagnosis of genetic diseases by photo

Thousands of doctors and researchers dealing with genetic diseases around the world use the Face2Gene computer program for preliminary diagnosis.

12.12.2016

Nanotechnology

Magnetic microdisks went to war with cancer

A team of scientists from Krasnoyarsk, Novosibirsk and Canada used modified ferromagnetic microdisks to destroy cancerous tumors in mice.

12.12.2016

Biomedicine

Diabetes medicine will help parkinsonics

A drug developed for the treatment of type 2 diabetes is being prepared for trials as the first drug capable of slowing the progress of Parkinson's disease.

12.12.2016

Biomedicine

New vaccine increases the effectiveness of leukemia treatment

An experimental personalized antitumor vaccine has significantly improved the results of treatment of patients with acute myeloid leukemia.

12.12.2016

Biomedicine

Artificial blood: one step closer

Artificial blood stored in powder form will revolutionize emergency medical care in the future and increase the chances of survival of patients with severe injuries.

12.12.2016

Cellular technologies

Biologists cured mice of fears by neuronal transplantation

Chinese scientists have shown that transplanting immature fetal neurons into the amygdala of mice makes it easier for them to get rid of fears.

12.12.2016

Healthy skepticism

Awards to pseudo - medicines

The award of the Russian Pharma Awards 2016 competition was awarded to a drug with unproven efficacy Polyoxidonium and even a homeopathic "drug" Anaferon.

12.12.2016

Genetic engineering

CRISPR Protection

The proteins that viruses use to protect themselves from cellular "antiviruses" can be used to protect cells and entire organisms from editing their DNA.

12.12.2016

Biomedicine

Cardiolaser will protect against the development of a heart attack

Russian cardiac surgeons have begun to perform unique operations: with the help of laser and stem cells, they save the lives of patients with severe coronary heart disease.

09.12.2016