Medical wonders in 2011

Last year, scientific advances not only helped people to download data faster or had higher resolution screens, but also helped to make important advances in health care.

>>>The miracles of medicine will appear in 2012

Clean the virus

Viral illnesses cannot be treated like bacteria, so the cold usually lasts. Now, a new antiviral drug called DRACO, prepared by Lincoln Laboratory (USA) specialists, is capable of attacking all types of viruses, sweeping them out completely while leaving Healthy cells. If research is expanded, we can say goodbye to flu, SARS, polio and all other things you don't want to get.

From worrying about tanning, tanning

Most plants and animals are not tanned by an enzyme that produces photolyase, an agent that treats and repairs all DNA damage caused by ultraviolet radiation. Our bodies do not know how to produce this substance. Now, however, scientists at Ohio State University (USA) already know its working mechanism. We can put it in perfumed water or something where this enzyme actually fixes cells instead of trying to hide the melasma.

New medical achievements help extend the life of people

Out of acne

Acne comes from clogged pores and when it becomes a pimple, it is not known how many times to wash the face to remove it. The only way to treat pimples is to attack bacteria and proteins that accumulate dirt from the beginning. Researchers at the University of California (USA) have been able to transform the beetle gene to produce these proteins. By turning that protein into a nasal spray, the body produces antibodies against acne and we will never get acne again. This method works on mice and human trials will be the next step.

Genetic treatment with stem cells

Stem cells have great potential but they cannot cure genetic diseases because any stem cells you get from people with the disease will have the same genetic mutation as in their DNA. Now, however, it seems that we can directly fix those mutations by using modified proteins to 'sniff' the mutations and replace them with normal DNA. Cambridge University researchers have been able to use this technique to treat genetic liver disease that often requires transplantation. Although more research is needed to ensure it is safe and affordable, this method promises to treat everything.

Treating diabetes with brain cells

As we know, stem cells are interesting. Neural stem cells can be regulated to turn into insulin-producing cells. Later, these cells were introduced into the pancreas of a diabetic mouse, giving them the task of regulating blood sugar and effectively treating mice with type 1 and 2 diabetic mice. Next, the experts of the National Institute of Science and Technology Research are aiming.

Deal with overweight and aging

Drugs that help you look young and slender may soon be a normal part of your life. Researchers at the University of Texas (USA) are developing a type of weight loss drug called adipotide that can search for and remove the fat cells that we have. Another drug called rapamycin can increase mouse life to 10% in tests. If you are both old and overweight, there is medicine for both. The drug has proven effective in trials, extending mouse life to 44%. If you are young and balanced, it will definitely be more effective.

Body parts upon request

Stem cells can be used to recreate complete organs. Do you have heart disease? Small story, create another heart! Researchers from RIKEN Development Biology Center (Japan) were able to take stem cells in mice and control them to develop completely new functional functional pituitary glands. These parts are then implanted into the living and working mouse perfectly. We can develop anything in this way and this special experiment will be repeated with human cells in the next few years.