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Obesity begins in the brain

A group of Brazilian scientists has published the results of a study that allowed to establish the root cause of obesity.

29.09.2017
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Postgenomics and life extension

Information about possible ways to prolong life was shared by scientists at the II International Scientific Conference "Postgenomic technologies in medicine: from theory to practice"

03.11.2016
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All Japan Bank iPSK

A unique project has begun in Japan, the goal of which is to create a one-of-a-kind nationwide bank of universal induced pluripotent stem cells.

09.12.2013
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Hepatocytes from embryonic stem cells are ready to get on the conveyor belt

Mice with altered mitochondrial DNA looked normal at the beginning of life, but at one year of age they developed degenerative diseases of the heart and skeletal muscles, similar to similar human diseases. It is possible that mitochondrial DNA mutations are the cause of age-related diseases.

22.02.2008
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Stem cells against multiple sclerosis

American scientists have managed to improve the condition of patients with early-stage multiple sclerosis with the help of their own stem cells.

02.02.2009
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G-d loves Trinity :)

Israeli doctors reported that the third vaccination with Pfizer reduces the risk of covid by 11.4 times, and severe cases by more than 15 times.

31.08.2021
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Joints do not recover

During life, new collagen in cartilage is practically not formed even in people who are subjected to high physical exertion or have suffered some diseases.

20.07.2016
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Antimalarial tobacco

The harvest from 200 square kilometers of genetically modified tobacco plantations is enough to meet the global demand for artemisinin, the most effective antimalarial drug.

16.06.2016
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Opiates and cannabinoids affect sperm motility

Using a set of techniques, the authors found three types of opiate receptors (delta, kappa and mu) and two types of cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2) on the surface of human spermatozoa. Moreover, receptors of all types are found on the head, middle part and tail of spermatozoa.

23.06.2008
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Vitamin E will help to keep fit in old age

The deterioration of physical condition in people with low levels of vitamin E in the blood occurred 1.62 times faster than in people with high levels of this vitamin.

29.01.2008
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Photoacoustic flow cytometry will detect blood clots

The method will allow you to track the appearance of blood clots during medical procedures and after surgery, and in the future – to prevent thromboembolic complications in the early stages.

20.09.2016
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A fat belly is deaf to the feeling of satiety

Academician Skulachev hopes that in ten years, if clinical trials give a positive result, it will already be possible to buy pills in pharmacies, which, if not prolong life, at least improve its quality to the level of youth.

21.04.2008
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RUSNANO in Davos

Anatoly Chubais, CEO of the Russian Nanotechnology Corporation (RUSNANO), will take part in the World Economic Forum.

26.01.2009
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Two new letters in the DNA alphabet

Artificial bases, although they are not able to encode amino acids, can be used as markers in the chromosomes of genetically modified organisms. They can be used both in theoretical research and in applied research, including in nanotechnology.

31.01.2008
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Low levels of "good" cholesterol contribute to the development of senile dementia

The mechanisms underlying the relationship between the level of "good" cholesterol and senile dementia are unknown. The authors suggest that HDL prevents the formation of beta-amyloid. It may also affect the state of memory by countering the development of vascular-damaging diseases such as atherosclerosis and stroke. In addition, "good" cholesterol can affect memory through its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.

08.07.2008