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Are cell nuclei former viruses?

Scientists from MSU and SPbPU have studied how a bacterial cell changes when infected with a giant bacteriophage.

12.11.2020
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Self-awareness of organoids

Can brain organoids experience "endless horror" from the realization that they exist separately from the body?

03.11.2020
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The fuss around Sputnik

An international group of researchers has published a letter expressing concern about the results of the Sputnik-V vaccine trials.

09.09.2020
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What are you rich in…

The Russian scientists who developed the Sputnik-V vaccine presented a report on its trials on 76 volunteers.

07.09.2020
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Cloning as a method of reproduction

Biologist Denis Rebrikov – about natural and artificial selection, surrogacy and the future of cloning technology.

10.07.2020
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Two-faced virus

Why in the real world the economic downturn reduces mortality and how much the coronavirus quarantine has already succeeded.

20.03.2020
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It's not about wrinkles

Surprisingly, the longer we study old age, the worse we can determine what it is.

19.02.2020
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Mutations in the load

American scientists have found that every second bone marrow donor carries clones of cells with pathogenic mutations in their blood.

20.01.2020
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False predictions?

Canadian researchers believe that many diseases depend on genetic factors by no more than 5-10 percent.

20.12.2019
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Questionable offer

Experts warn: at best, a million will be wasted. It is possible that the rejuvenation procedure will only harm your health.

09.12.2019
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Childlessness tax

For joining the "cancer-resistant" club, you will not have to pay with money at all. And in reality it is almost impossible.

05.12.2019
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23andMe for embryos

Genetics experts warn that although it is possible in principle, it is too early to trust existing methods.

12.11.2019
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A slow-moving man?

American physiologists are considering the prospects of intervention in human epigenetics and genetics to protect DNA from cosmic radiation.

11.11.2019
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Cutlet from a test tube

In September, Russian producers announced that they were joining the global trend of producing "cultured meat".

04.10.2019
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Forever young, forever sober

Among biohackers, a separate branch of transhumanists stands out: these people hope to "hack" human life altogether and live forever.

06.09.2019
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Nine questions about Biohacking

Some see biohacking as a hope for a better future for all mankind, others consider it a threat to the species.

27.06.2019
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Let's check on dogs

In the USA, a vaccine against various forms of cancer is being tested on dogs, which, if preclinical trials are successful, will also be useful to people.

26.06.2019
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Rebirth of a dream

The paleontologist who inspired Michael Crichton to shoot "Jurassic Park" promised for the second time in 5-10 years to create "kurosaurs".

19.03.2019