Skin rejuvenation for 30 years. Free Technical Library News

NEWS OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, NOVELTY IN ELECTRONICS
Free technical library / timeline

Skin rejuvenation for 30 years

14.04.2022

The researchers rejuvenated the skin cells of a 53-year-old woman, making them the same as those of a 23-year-old.

Scientists from the University of Cambridge have achieved incredible results: they were able to make human skin cells look younger by as much as 30 years. Scientists believe that they can do the same with other tissues of the human body. Thus, it is possible to develop treatment for diseases that occur in older people.

The origins of the method used by scientists in the new study date back to the creation of the cloned sheep Dolly in the 90s of the last century. Then scientists wanted to create the so-called human embryonic stem cells. They hoped that in this way they could be grown into certain tissues, such as muscles, cartilage, and nerve cells, to replace worn-out body parts.

In 2006, Japanese scientists came up with a new method they called IPS. With it, scientists added chemicals to the cells of an adult organism for about 50 days. This led to genetic changes that turned adult cells into stem cells. But then it was necessary to grow these stem cells into cells and tissues that a person needs. But after so many years, this has not yet yielded the desired results.

Wolf Reik and colleagues used the IPS method on the skin cells of a 53-year-old woman. But now, in the lab, scientists have added chemicals to cells not for 50 days, but for 12. These cells did not turn into embryonic stem cells, but rejuvenated and began to look and behave like they belonged to a 23-year-old girl. But this method cannot be immediately transferred from the laboratory stage of research to the clinical stage, because the IPS method increases the risk of developing cancer.

Now that it is known that cells can be rejuvenated, an alternative, safer method can be found to create the necessary human tissues to improve health, not life expectancy.

"At a minimum, we can start by developing drugs to rejuvenate the skin of older people where this skin has been damaged. And then we will check whether our new method can be applied to other human tissues," says Reik.

Scientists say that it will be possible to try to rejuvenate immune cells so that with age a person can better cope with diseases. The question of creating an anti-aging drug is not yet on the table. But perhaps new research will lead to the fact that it will be possible to achieve regeneration of the entire body, and not of its individual sections.

<< Back: Serial Electric SUV Smart #1 14.04.2022

>> Forward: Planet 9 times larger than Jupiter discovered 13.04.2022

Latest news of science and technology, new electronics:

The existence of an entropy rule for quantum entanglement has been proven 09.05.2024

Quantum mechanics continues to amaze us with its mysterious phenomena and unexpected discoveries. Recently, Bartosz Regula from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and Ludovico Lamy from the University of Amsterdam presented a new discovery that concerns quantum entanglement and its relation to entropy. Quantum entanglement plays an important role in modern quantum information science and technology. However, the complexity of its structure makes understanding and managing it challenging. Regulus and Lamy's discovery shows that quantum entanglement follows an entropy rule similar to that for classical systems. This discovery opens new perspectives in the field of quantum information science and technology, deepening our understanding of quantum entanglement and its connection to thermodynamics. The results of the study indicate the possibility of reversibility of entanglement transformations, which could greatly simplify their use in various quantum technologies. Opening a new rule ... >>

Mini air conditioner Sony Reon Pocket 5 09.05.2024

Summer is a time for relaxation and travel, but often the heat can turn this time into an unbearable torment. Meet a new product from Sony - the Reon Pocket 5 mini-air conditioner, which promises to make summer more comfortable for its users. Sony has introduced a unique device - the Reon Pocket 5 mini-conditioner, which provides body cooling on hot days. With it, users can enjoy coolness anytime, anywhere by simply wearing it around their neck. This mini air conditioner is equipped with automatic adjustment of operating modes, as well as temperature and humidity sensors. Thanks to innovative technologies, Reon Pocket 5 adjusts its operation depending on the user's activity and environmental conditions. Users can easily adjust the temperature using a dedicated mobile app connected via Bluetooth. Additionally, specially designed T-shirts and shorts are available for convenience, to which a mini air conditioner can be attached. The device can oh ... >>

Energy from space for Starship 08.05.2024

Producing solar energy in space is becoming more feasible with the advent of new technologies and the development of space programs. The head of the startup Virtus Solis shared his vision of using SpaceX's Starship to create orbital power plants capable of powering the Earth. Startup Virtus Solis has unveiled an ambitious project to create orbital power plants using SpaceX's Starship. This idea could significantly change the field of solar energy production, making it more accessible and cheaper. The core of the startup's plan is to reduce the cost of launching satellites into space using Starship. This technological breakthrough is expected to make solar energy production in space more competitive with traditional energy sources. Virtual Solis plans to build large photovoltaic panels in orbit, using Starship to deliver the necessary equipment. However, one of the key challenges ... >>

New method for creating powerful batteries 08.05.2024

With the development of technology and the expanding use of electronics, the issue of creating efficient and safe energy sources is becoming increasingly urgent. Researchers at the University of Queensland have unveiled a new approach to creating high-power zinc-based batteries that could change the landscape of the energy industry. One of the main problems with traditional water-based rechargeable batteries was their low voltage, which limited their use in modern devices. But thanks to a new method developed by scientists, this drawback has been successfully overcome. As part of their research, scientists turned to a special organic compound - catechol. It turned out to be an important component that can improve battery stability and increase its efficiency. This approach has led to a significant increase in the voltage of zinc-ion batteries, making them more competitive. According to scientists, such batteries have several advantages. They have b ... >>

Alcohol content of warm beer 07.05.2024

Beer, as one of the most common alcoholic drinks, has its own unique taste, which can change depending on the temperature of consumption. A new study by an international team of scientists has found that beer temperature has a significant impact on the perception of alcoholic taste. The study, led by materials scientist Lei Jiang, found that at different temperatures, ethanol and water molecules form different types of clusters, which affects the perception of alcoholic taste. At low temperatures, more pyramid-like clusters form, which reduces the pungency of the "ethanol" taste and makes the drink taste less alcoholic. On the contrary, as the temperature increases, the clusters become more chain-like, resulting in a more pronounced alcoholic taste. This explains why the taste of some alcoholic drinks, such as baijiu, can change depending on temperature. The data obtained opens up new prospects for beverage manufacturers, ... >>

Random news from the Archive

Shark Twitter 02.01.2014

Scientists in Western Australia have placed special sensors on sharks that automatically transmit messages about the approach of a predator on Twitter, Sky News reports.

The experiment, designed to reduce the number of accidents, involved 320 predators. When one of these sharks approaches the shore closer than one kilometer, the sensor sends a signal to a computer that automatically formats it into a short message posted on Twitter by Surf Life Saving Western Australia's (SLSWA). The message contains information about the size, type of shark and the approximate location of the predator.

Representatives of SLSWA argue that this way of alerting the public about a possible danger is much more effective than traditional ones, such as radio or television.

“Previously, you could not receive such information until the next day. By this time, the threat could already have passed, and the information would not be relevant. Now, threats are reported very quickly, and if you want to find them, you will find them,” the employee said. services Chris Peck.

In terms of activity of marine predators, the western coast of Australia is considered one of the most dangerous in the world. The last shark attack occurred in Western Australia on November 23rd. Then a surfer who was about 20 years old became a victim of a shark.

See full Archive of science and technology news, new electronics

All languages of this page

Home page | Library | Articles | Website map | Site Reviews