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Theories of aging

Is it possible to program aging (2)

Life expectancy differs not only for different species, in some cases it varies within the species under the influence of external and genetic factors.

31.10.2016
Theories of aging

Is it possible to program aging (1)

The aging process has long remained a mystery, since the evolution of a trait that does not bring obvious advantages to an individual is difficult to explain.

31.10.2016
Other life sciences

Apoptosis against cholesterol plaques

Mice that were cleaned of old cells were 60% less likely to have atherosclerotic plaques, since they are rich in aged cells.

31.10.2016
Genetics

A genetically based diet

The "personalized nutrition" program from Habit aims to analyze a person's DNA and create an individual nutrition plan and food delivery at home.

31.10.2016
Biomedicine

We don't need such a contraceptive

Despite the almost 100% effectiveness of the new hormonal male contraceptive, it needs to be improved due to frequent and serious side effects.

31.10.2016
Biomedicine

Special purpose virus

The smallpox vaccine virus has saved humanity from smallpox, but it is too early for him to "retire": scientists have high hopes for him in the field of cancer treatment.

28.10.2016
Innovative Russia

Spreading your wings

The First International Symposium "Engineering and Physical Technologies for Biomedicine" has ended at the National Research Nuclear University "MEPhI".

28.10.2016
Other life sciences

Sock sensor

proCover is a prototype of a smart sock that can detect pressure in different areas of the prosthetic foot and transmit this information to the user using vibration.

28.10.2016
Your health

Why is coffee invigorating?

Physiologist Vyacheslav Dubynin – about soft psychomotor stimulants, a reasonable amount of caffeine and adenosine receptors.

27.10.2016
Genetic engineering

Mosquitoes against mosquitoes

We are talking about a genetically modified variety of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which are carriers of dangerous Zika, dengue and chikungunya viruses.

27.10.2016
Genetic engineering

Gene therapy of beta-tallasemia

American scientists have developed a method of genetic correction based on peptidonucleic acids, which effectively eliminated the symptoms of beta-thalassemia in mice.

27.10.2016
Genetics

Brittle X chromosome syndrome

In this article we will talk about one of the severe hereditary diseases – the syndrome of the brittle X chromosome - and about the difficulties of studying it.

26.10.2016
Other life sciences

Helpers of metastases

Trapping nets, which make neutrophil immune cells from their DNA, help metastatic tumor cells penetrate into healthy tissues.

26.10.2016
Prolonging youth

Muscle strength and mental strength

Australian scientists have for the first time shown a link between adaptation to power loads and brain functioning in people over 55 years of age with symptoms of mild cognitive impairment.

26.10.2016
Your health

5 myths about stress

Experts comment on popular myths and explain common misconceptions about the factors of stress and counteraction to it.

26.10.2016