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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

Genetic engineering

Gene therapy against diabetic foot

One of the latest developments is gene therapy using a drug that stimulates the growth of new collateral vessels in the affected limb.

09.12.2016

Healthy skepticism

Four myths about Palm oil

We have popular horror stories about palm oil: it is not digested and is not excreted from the body, prevents children from absorbing calcium, harms blood vessels and even causes cancer.

09.12.2016

Biomedicine

Nusinersen against spinal muscular atrophy

Under the influence of the new drug, children with severe forms of muscular atrophy remain alive, and, according to the impression of doctors, the longer the treatment is carried out, the more the condition improves.

08.12.2016

Various

Is a potential geroprotector a potential carcinogen?

When taking drugs that have not passed clinical trials to slow down aging, it should be remembered that all the risks associated with this have not yet been studied.

08.12.2016

Cellular technologies

BBB on a chip

Scientists have completed the development of a microfluidic device that bypassed the limitations of previous models of the hemato-encephalic barrier (BBB).

08.12.2016

New in Gerontology

Telomere length, late delivery and longevity

Geneticists have found new evidence that a woman's life expectancy, as well as the time of birth of her last child, is reflected in the length of telomeres.

08.12.2016

Other life sciences

Lunch with an exoskeleton

For the first time, an international group of researchers used an exoskeleton with a neurointerface to restore the working capacity of the limbs of partially paralyzed patients.

08.12.2016

Your health

The coolest glutton

An enthusiastic absorption of food at a festive table or at a friendly party can say more about your ego than about the quality of the dishes – especially if you are a man.

08.12.2016

Nanotechnology

Electrical DNA

DNA consisting of guanine-cytosine pairs can interact with silver nanoparticles and "take" the atoms of this metal. Thus, its metallization occurs.

08.12.2016