Articles

Genetics

The most harmful mutation

The growth of tumors can provoke mutations in RAS genes that affect the attachment of RAS proteins to cell membranes and their signaling role.

19.04.2018

Healthy skepticism

Shameful obscurantism

Alexander Panchin – about drug manufacturers hiding the essence of their products under the title "release-active drugs".

19.04.2018

Biomedicine

A remedy for dementia

Stool transplantation relieved the symptoms of hepatic encephalopathy, one of the frequent consequences of cirrhosis of the liver.

18.04.2018

Nanotechnology

Cannabinoids against glaucoma

Hydrogel drops with nanoparticles loaded with cannabigerolic acid fight glaucoma in sleep.

18.04.2018

Cellular technologies

Animal Lego

There are already chimeras of amphibians, rodents, primates, humans. Why do researchers create biological monsters?

18.04.2018

Other life sciences

The reverse side of the coin

The increased incidence of opiate overdose deaths has become a significant source of donor organs.

18.04.2018

Other life sciences

Cyberoncologist

Google has proposed using neural networks to detect early signs of cancer during microscopy.

18.04.2018

Nanotechnology

Just add graphene

A layer of vertically standing graphene flakes forms a protective surface that prevents bacteria from attaching to the implant.

17.04.2018

Biomedicine

Antibodies against immunodeficiency

Just one injection of modified antibodies protects macaques from the monkey immunodeficiency virus for an average of 20 weeks

17.04.2018

Biomedicine

Viagra against cancer

Drugs of the class of selective phosphodiesterase inhibitors of type 5, including Viagra and cialis, can be used in the fight against tumors.

17.04.2018

Biomedicine

A new method of HIV prevention

An implant for the point delivery of medicines in the future can reduce the likelihood of HIV infection in women.

17.04.2018

Biomedicine

Superthrombocytes

The main function of platelets is to stop bleeding. But in case of extensive damage, they may not be able to cope.

17.04.2018

Biomedicine

Prevention of caries

Cheap and absolutely harmless biogenic peptide is able to restore tooth enamel, preventing the development of caries.

17.04.2018

Your health

Moscow Day

The Department of Health will hold a "Moscow Day" within the framework of the XII All–Russian Forum "The Health of the Nation is the basis of Russia's prosperity".

17.04.2018

Genetic engineering

Fix the hemoglobin gene

CRISPR Therapeutics has developed a method to cure beta-thalassemia using gene therapy.

17.04.2018

Exhibitions and conferences

Biotechnology: state and prospects

International Forum and specialized exhibition "The World of Biotechnology. Life Sciences" will be held in Moscow on May 23-25, 2018.

16.04.2018

Genetics

Useful garbage

Biologists have identified the role of satellite DNA, which does not encode proteins and belongs to the "junk" DNA ("dark matter" of the genome).

16.04.2018

Other life sciences

Surveillance without "bugs"

The new system of automatic tracking of movements and movements of laboratory animals does not require the installation of tags.

16.04.2018

Your health

One hundred grams

A relationship was found between an increase in the amount of alcohol consumed in excess of this weekly dose and a decrease in life expectancy.

16.04.2018

Healthy skepticism

A little embellished

In order not to lose sleep from the article about the dangers of insomnia, read the refutation: sleep is useful, but its lack of dementia does not cause.

13.04.2018