Russian schoolchildren won four medals at the 36th International Biology Olympiad

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Russian schoolchildren won 4 medals at the 36th International Biology Olympiad.

The results of the 36th International Biology Olympiad (IBO 2025) were summed up in Quezon City (Republic of the Philippines). Four Russian high school students won two gold, one silver and one bronze medals.

The children and their mentors were congratulated on their victory by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Dmitry Chernyshenko and Minister of Education Sergei Kravtsov.

"Guys, congratulations on your brilliant performance at the International Biology Olympiad! Your participation among talented schoolchildren from 77 countries is already an achievement. You demonstrated outstanding knowledge, which brought the Russian team four medals: two gold, silver and bronze. This is the result of the synergy of the students' persistence and work, the contribution of teachers and the support of parents. Friends, may your interest in learning natural sciences not fade away. Our President Vladimir Putin said: "Science is the basis of development and progress". Develop your talents, strive for breakthrough solutions and new discoveries. The future of Russia is in your hands," said Dmitry Chernyshenko.

At the moment, the Russian teams have 18 gold, 6 silver and one bronze medals from major international Olympiads.

"The guys have once again shown great results. The medals of Russian schoolchildren at the International Biology Olympiad are a logical result of their hard work, talent and the inspiring work of their mentors. I am confident that by the end of the year we will maintain our leading positions. Russian teams already have 25 medals won in 2025 at major international Olympiads. Today we see how young people's interest in natural sciences is growing, and this is extremely important for the future of Russia. I congratulate our guys and their teachers! Your victories are proof that Russian education brings up real leaders in science," Sergey Kravtsov emphasized.

Gold medals were won by Vera Krasnoperova (School No. 57, Moscow), Makar Roshchin (Lyceum No. 130 named after Academician M.A. Lavrentiev, Novosibirsk). Silver went to Zakhar Degterenko (School No. 57, Moscow). Alikhan Zhangaziyev (School of the Center of Pedagogical Excellence, Moscow) was awarded a bronze medal.

The Russian national team was headed by Professor of the Biology Department of the Lomonosov Moscow State University Alexander Rubtsov. The deputy heads of the team were: Galina Belyakova (Associate Professor of the Biology Department of the Lomonosov Moscow State University), Evgeny Shilov (Senior Lecturer of the Biology Department of the Lomonosov Moscow State University), Dmitry Fedorov (Specialist in Educational and Methodological Work of the Moscow Center for Pedagogical Excellence).

About 300 schoolchildren from 77 countries took part in the competition. The practical round tested the children's ability to solve biological problems using laboratory methods and skills. The theoretical round provided an opportunity to assess the level of mastery of theoretical material, the ability to analyze it and apply it in practice. The schoolchildren completed the Olympiad tasks at the Ateneo de Manila University.

The IBO has been held annually since 1990 and brings together participants from more than 70 countries. In 2024, Russian schoolchildren won (HTTPS: //ed.gov.ru/Press/8674/dwe-gold-and-two-serebi-medal-Medali-Russian-schoolboy-school-well-biological-Olympiad) there were four medals at the competition: two gold and two silver.

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Denis Manturov congratulated trade workers on their professional holiday.

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Dear colleagues, dear friends!

Congratulations from Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov on Trade Workers' Day.

I congratulate you on the Day of Trade Workers – a sector that has traditionally been an integral part of the country’s economy, providing for the needs of citizens and the development of production capacities.

In the face of new challenges, the retail sector has demonstrated exceptional flexibility and adaptability. This is confirmed by the final figures: in 2024, retail sales in Russia grew by 7.2%, reaching 55.6 trillion rubles.

The industry is finding new ways to ensure stable supplies and expand its product range, strengthening interaction with domestic producers, introducing new technologies, demonstrating responsible pricing policies and readiness to interact with the Government on socially significant product groups.

Thanks to your work, trade continues to make a significant contribution to the development of the country, supporting entrepreneurship and improving the quality of life of people.

Please accept my sincere gratitude for your dedication, commitment and initiative. I wish all trade workers good health, financial stability and reliable suppliers. Happy holiday!

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The government approved the Concept for the digitalization of apartment buildings until 2030

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Order dated July 24, 2025 No. 1970-r

The Government Order approved the Concept for the digitalization of apartment buildings until 2030. It will allow synchronizing the efforts of government bodies, developers, resource supplying organizations and management companies, equipment manufacturers and software developers to develop this area.

In Russia, the practice of implementing modern solutions in the housing and utilities sector is gradually expanding. The objectives of the concept are to develop unified approaches in this area, and further develop the Russian digital solutions market. The concept also sets goals for improving the comfort of living in smart apartment buildings through the use of modern technologies,

Another area of work is ensuring the information security of devices and digital systems used in smart homes. For this purpose, it is proposed to formulate standard security requirements both for a single digital environment and for specific devices and systems.

A plan of specific measures to implement the concept will be developed by the Ministry of Digital Development together with the Ministry of Construction, the Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Energy and other interested departments. The document is to be submitted to the Government within 6 months.

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The government will finance the development of a program to improve the qualifications of heads of educational organizations

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On the instructions of the President, the Government will finance the development of a program to improve the qualifications of heads and deputy heads of kindergartens, schools, as well as additional education organizations and their structural divisions. The order to allocate 220 million rubles for these purposes has been signed.

The new program will contain a unified approach to the exchange of experience, dissemination of the latest practices, and also to the improvement of the competence of the heads of educational institutions. The Fund for Humanitarian Projects has been designated as the operator of the program.

The first events to test the content of the advanced training program are planned to be held in 2025.

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Meeting of Mikhail Mishustin with the Governor of Altai Krai Viktor Tomenko.

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The progress of the implementation of the individual program for the socio-economic development of the region was discussed, including the construction and renovation of the regional center for the protection of motherhood and childhood, the reconstruction of the Chuisky Tract, and the development of tourism infrastructure.

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M. Mishustin: Dear Viktor Petrovich!

We have now looked at how the individual program of socio-economic development of the region, formed on the instructions of the President, is being implemented. I have already told you that I was pleased with the figures: extra-budgetary investments are more than 22 billion rubles, 6 thousand jobs. Gross regional product and real disposable income of the population are growing. And what is very important is that new infrastructure is being created, which, of course, attracts tourists, people who come here, relax, travel in the Altai Territory.

I would like to ask you about medical institutions. I know about your regional center for the protection of motherhood and childhood in Barnaul. A modern infectious disease building and a surgical building are being built. How is the construction process going and what else is needed?

V. Tomenko: Thank you very much, dear Mikhail Vladimirovich, for your attention to the region!

This facility, our regional clinical children's hospital, the regional center for the protection of motherhood and childhood, was initially in your field of vision and, according to your instructions, work was organized on the construction of a new surgical building and major repairs of the infectious disease building.

I have prepared a short presentation. This is what the center for the protection of motherhood and childhood looks like today. And here is information about how the construction of the surgical building and the major repairs of the infectious disease building are going.

I want to say that today 17 thousand small patients are undergoing treatment there. There are consultative and diagnostic services with the most modern equipment. And another 13 departments, including oncology, infectious diseases and surgery.

As a result of the work that will be carried out to build the surgical building, the volume of assistance to our children will increase from today's 17 thousand to 21 thousand. And the ability to perform operations will increase from 5 thousand to 8 thousand. This is the first thing.

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And secondly. Of course, there will be an opportunity to provide this assistance at the highest technological level. In particular, we plan to open a children's neurosurgical department there. Today, for this kind of operations, our children must go to other regions. And the new department will provide such an opportunity.

Of the more than 5 billion rubles the project costs, 3.8 billion is funding from the federal budget. The construction completion date is the end of 2026. As of today, almost 50% of the construction work has been completed. Everything is on schedule.

It is very important – a major overhaul of the infectious diseases building is being carried out in this center. At our last meeting, Mikhail Vladimirovich, you gave the order that we, together with the federal authorities, should address this issue. We have done a lot of work. Ultimately, Altai Krai was provided with funding from the federal budget in the amount of 390 million rubles. The work itself will cost 530 million rubles, taking into account co-financing from the regional budget. We understand, of course, that new equipment will be needed there. We have already planned our regional funds. This is 330 million rubles. Thus, 3 thousand of our children who will undergo treatment there will receive high-quality medical care at the highest level. In this regard, I would like to thank the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. Mikhail Albertovich (Murashko) personally gave instructions and orders here so that we could succeed. The contract was signed in April of this year, at the end of 2026, the renovated building will accept all the children. For now, we are providing them with assistance in other medical institutions of our region.

M. Mishustin: Viktor Petrovich, all plans must be implemented on time, and I ask that you keep the construction of such facilities under your personal control.

One more question. The Altai region is famous for its nature. Today the International Ecological Conference, in which you also took part together with the heads of government of a number of CIS countries, experts, and ecologists, is finishing its work.

And of course, when we talk about environmental issues, it is impossible not to touch upon the issues of logistics and comfortable living. We are talking about the Chuysky Tract. We decided to continue construction, consulted with the President, and he gave such an order. And a five-year period was given to reconstruct the Chuysky Tract using new technologies.

How is the work going?

V. Tomenko: Dear Mikhail Vladimirovich, I have prepared a small map. "Chuisky Trakt" is a federal road, route R-256. Its length is more than 1.1 thousand km. It passes through the territory of Novosibirsk Oblast, Altai Krai and the Altai Republic. The route runs through the territory of Altai Krai for 323 km.

Three years ago, Mikhail Vladimirovich, I contacted you with a request to support the proposals that we have, taking into account the demand for this road (in 2022, it was the 100th anniversary of the Chuysky Tract, we all, three regions, celebrated it), in order to convert as much of this road as possible to four-lane traffic.

All these instructions were given. And today, out of 323 km that pass through the territory of the Altai Territory, 146 km of the road are already in a four-lane design, provided with everything necessary to ensure that traffic is safe, comfortable and modern. Of these, 23 km were introduced in 2024.

Today, this federal road is managed by Rosavtodor. The Altai Federal Road Administration is such a federal institution, and we actively cooperate with it: its competence includes exits, approaches, services, and so on, and contractors, including our Altai ones, work here. Therefore, it is very important to be here = in cooperation.

There are another 22 km of road in the next five years. I marked them on the map, they are already included. Another 27 km are prepared for inclusion in the five-year plan. And now we are working on the possibilities of this inclusion together with the Ministry of Transport and Rosavtodor. And for the remaining parts of this road, design and estimate documentation is being prepared. Here we help our federal road workers in every possible way. And, naturally, all residents and our guests are, of course, very interested in the road being expanded and made better.

M. Mishustin: Without a doubt, the modernization of the road will help to reveal the tourist potential of the Altai Territory. Tell us what is being done in general to develop the infrastructure for travel, including using the mechanisms provided by the state.

V. Tomenko: First of all, of course, the development of the tourist infrastructure itself. Today, there are 571 collective accommodation facilities, 14.5 thousand – room stock. A program for the creation of modular accommodation facilities is being implemented, we have already completed almost everything planned here.

In addition, our major investors today have access to preferential lending under Resolution No. 141. Or rather, in previous years and today as well. Projects are being implemented for 86 billion. 60 billion rubles – preferential lending has already been approved. This is the creation of approximately 3.3 thousand more numbers to the 14.5 thousand that we have. Therefore, we are working in this area and, naturally, we are helping our investors.

In previous years, we had infrastructure budget loans, special treasury loans. This year, it is KIK – treasury infrastructure loans. We use approximately 80% of the funds that we manage to attract to put logistics, transport communications, road infrastructure, and so on in order, to ensure transport accessibility and comfortable movement on such roads. We use these funds to develop engineering infrastructure and to resolve infrastructure issues, including a small amount for energy.

These are our main areas. Today, we have attracted about 14 billion rubles of such investments. We also participate in almost all areas that the so-called infrastructure menu provides us with – this is the MKI program, and the IBC, and the SKK, and so on. In general, I sincerely thank you, Mikhail Vladimirovich, on behalf of all residents of the region for the fact that such opportunities exist today in addition to those provided by our current activities, our current income. By the way, the Altai Territory's own income, our consolidated budget in 2024, increased by 20% at once compared to 2023, from 125 billion rubles to 150 billion rubles. And this good support gives us the opportunity to solve many current issues and think about development.

M. Mishustin: Viktor Petrovich, tourism should become one of the most important drivers of economic growth in the Altai Territory. It is very important to create all the conditions for building a modern comfortable infrastructure. And, of course, to provide guarantees to the businesses that come here.

You have pleased me with the extra-budgetary funds that have come, the investor believed in the Altai Territory and the Altai Republic. And it is very important to continue this trend, guarantee property rights, guarantee conditions for investors and develop your beautiful region.

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A youth laboratory of digital and intellectual technologies for the development of the territories of the Russian Federation will open at the State University of Management

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The project of the State University of Management "Scientific, methodological and practical foundations for the development and application of digital and intelligent technologies to ensure sustainable development of the regions of the Russian Federation, including remote and hard-to-reach areas of Siberia, the Far East and the Arctic zone", which was previously supported in the competition for the creation of new youth laboratories within the framework of the federal project "Development of human capital in the interests of regions, industries and the research and development sector" of the national project "Science and Universities", successfully passed the budget commission.

The methods, algorithms and solutions proposed in the project received positive assessments during the examination at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and the Russian Academy of Sciences. The laboratory of digital and intelligent technologies for the development of the territories of the Russian Federation will operate on the basis of the Research Institute of Public Policy and Management of the Sectoral Economy of the State University of Management.

The key tasks that will be solved by the youth laboratory team:

research into remote sensing technologies using unmanned aerial vehicles; development of a concept for the technology of energy-saving systems for the transportation, distribution, use and storage of energy in difficult Arctic conditions.

The research results will be presented at leading international conferences in Russia and abroad, and will also be used in preparing publications in leading scientific journals.

“During the implementation of the project, young scientists, students and employees of the State University of Management will analyze and systematize current scientific and technical problems, as well as study existing and promising digital and intelligent technologies that can be applied for the sustainable development of the regions of the Russian Federation,” shared the head of the laboratory, associate professor of the Department of Innovation Management of the State University of Management Denis Serdechny.

Let us recall that in 2024, two projects of the State University of Management became winners of the competitive selection of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia for the creation of new youth laboratories. The Laboratory of Reverse Engineering, headed by the Director of the Center for Management of Engineering Projects Vladimir Filatov, received funding in 2024 (the first year of the project was successfully completed). Funding for the Laboratory of Digital and Intelligent Technologies for the Development of Territories of the Russian Federation begins in 2025.

The new laboratory will be integrated into the general engineering ecosystem of the GUU, in which various research projects are currently being implemented: a fundamental study is carried out “Fundamentals of managing the technological processes of reverse engineering in solving comprehensive import substitution in the transport industry of the Russian Federation”, a large scientific project in the field of agricultural industry is performed in the field of agricultural industry the complex, the development and substantiation of approaches to the planning and implementation of the implementation, deployment, and the organization of the use of autonomous unmanned systems, robotics complexes, and infrastructure communication networks, navigation, observation and control that ensure the operation of such systems and complexes, with the specified regulations of the safety and the movement of complexes, and the probability of functional tasks, as well as also the probability of functional tasks, are carried out. Projects are being implemented under the Rosgeotech EVERY FORECTIC School: “Formation of the interactive map of geothermal resources of Russia – Geomap” and “Development of equipment, software and infrastructure of unmanned aviation systems, mobile and technological robotic complexes, as well as methods and technologies for their use in the oil and gas industry (ABRIS)”. In addition, on the basis of the State Unitary Enterprise, the Student Design Bureau “Innovative Solutions” operates, there is a training laboratory for the aircraft, shipbuilding and innovative transport industry in terms of automated development of management programs and studying the basics of work on the CNC system for machine -based technological groups.

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Happy Baptism of Rus' Day!

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Today is an important state memorial date – the Day of the Baptism of Rus. It has been officially celebrated since 2010 on the day of remembrance of the great equal-to-the-apostles Prince Vladimir, during whose reign this significant event took place.

According to the Tale of Bygone Years, Prince Vladimir was baptized in 988 in the Church of St. Basil in Korsun, also known as modern-day Chersonesos. This allowed him to enter into a dynastic marriage with Anna, the sister of the Byzantine Emperor Basil II the Bulgar Slayer.

Historically, the adoption of Christianity in Rus' was due to a number of important reasons. Neighboring states already professed Christianity, and international relations began to require a change in the cultural paradigm. Monotheism was also useful within the East Slavic lands, as it allowed them to unite according to the principle of "one state, one prince, one God."

The baptism of Rus did not happen in one day; on July 28, only Prince Vladimir himself and his retinue were baptized. Decades passed before the new faith spread throughout Rus. It gave the country an incentive for spiritual, cultural and political development. The result was the unification of the Slavic principalities, which became the foundation for the formation of the largest state in the world – the Russian Federation.

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Students of SPbGASU became prize winners of the International Summer School Smart Cities 2025 in Beijing

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Moments in Summer School

In early July, students of the SPbGASU Faculty of Architecture took part in the International Summer School Smart Cities 2025 in Beijing, organized by the Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (BUCEA). More than 60 students and teachers from Russia, Nepal, Turkmenistan, India, Uzbekistan, Finland, Mexico, Iran, Nigeria and China united to study modern technologies in the field of construction and architecture, creating sustainable cooperation and communications.

The participants of the summer school are students of the architecture faculty who are not in their final year and who have knowledge of English, good academic performance and a desire for intercultural interaction in solving creative and educational problems. At SPbGASU, such selection was successfully completed by postgraduate student Gleb Bagayev, master's students Alexandra Rakhova and Valeria Finina (Department of Architectural and Urban Heritage), students of the Department of Architectural Design Nina Maslikova (4th year), Ksenia Borisova (3rd year), Ustiniya Petrova and Aman Tuvakov (2nd year). The group was led by Deputy Dean for Educational Work Daria Boytsova.

"The summer school's intensive program included lectures by specialists in various fields. Students learned about the advanced developments of Chinese scientists in the field of urban planning using satellite navigation and found practical applications for these technologies in the format of an intellectual test, where Ksenia Borisova took 2nd place and Ustinia Petrova took 3rd place. The school participants also studied the capabilities of 3D scanning and printing, which are actively used in the restoration and reconstruction of buildings, modern methods of geological surveys and geodetic surveys using drones and robots. Of particular interest were the latest developments in the field of production of environmentally friendly building materials, a report on which was presented by a professor at the University of Manchester, as well as the CIM (City Information Modeling) software presented by the developer company Glodon," said Daria Boytsova.

During the summer school, students also visited unique modern buildings and historical complexes in Beijing and its environs, which allowed them to get acquainted with Chinese culture. A visit to the Great Wall of China, the Forbidden City and the Museum of Architecture left vivid impressions. Students also studied the creations of modern architectural firms Zaha Hadid Architects and Snøhetta, the features of their use in a hot and humid climate, determined by the sustainable development strategy.

The summer school concluded with a closing ceremony, where students presented presentations on Smart Cities, developed in international teams, and received personalized certificates.

Within the framework of the 4th BRAUIC Forum, which was held on the same dates at BUCEA University, Daria Boytsova made a presentation about SPbGASU. She noted that the forum participants expressed a desire to actively participate in international scientific and creative events of our university. Events of this level strengthen international relations in the field of education and are the key to the development of cooperation. The participation of SPbGASU representatives in the BUCEA summer school has already become a tradition, which will continue in 2026.

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Representatives of the State University of Management spoke at a meeting of the Working Group on Adaptation and Integration of Migrants

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Representatives of the State University of Management took part in a scheduled meeting of the Working Group on the legal regulation of socio-cultural adaptation and integration of migrants, refugees and forced migrants located on the territory of the Russian Federation, which was held in the State Duma.

Under the leadership of deputy Anastasia Udaltsova, those gathered considered three issues on the agenda.

Vice-Rector of the State University of Management Pavel Pavlovsky and Professor of the Department of Public Administration and Political Technologies of the State University of Management Vladimir Volokh shared their vision of the situation.

Particular attention at the meeting was paid to the discussion of the draft federal laws "On Amendments to the Federal Law "On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation" and the Federal Law "On Migration Registration of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons in the Russian Federation". A report on this issue was made by a member of the Working Group, Chairman of the Commission on Labor Migration of the Council of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Russia, member of the Expert Advisory Council under the Main Directorate for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia Nikolay Kurdyumov.

The second issue discussed the problems of adaptation of refugees and forced migrants from the territory of Ukraine and liberated subjects of the Russian Federation to the conditions of Russian society. Roman Kovalenko, a member of the Working Group and Chairman of the Executive Committee of the public movement "Other Ukraine", presented his vision of the situation.

Then, Ivan Udaltsov, a member of the Working Group and executive director of the Foundation for the Support of Social, Legal and Educational Programs “Public Initiative”, made a presentation on the development of “public diplomacy” institutions in the sphere of regulating migration processes and strengthening the international position of the Russian language.

Professor of the State University of Management, member of the Council under the President of the Russian Federation for Interethnic Relations Vladimir Volokh spoke on all issues on the agenda, covering in detail the current challenges and opportunities associated with migration processes, and emphasizing the importance of a balanced approach to regulating migration. He supported practice-oriented proposals aimed at improving the mechanisms of adaptation and legal regulation of the targeted organized recruitment of foreign workers, and also proposed strengthening the vector of development of "public diplomacy" institutions in the sphere of regulating migration processes and strengthening the international positions of the Russian language in the activities of the Working Group.

The discussion was also attended by members and experts of the Working Group: Chairman of the International Council of Russian Compatriots, President of the International Association of Russian-Speaking Lawyers, President of the Guild of Russian Lawyers Gasan Mirzoev; Advisor to the Rector of the Russian State Humanitarian University Alexander Bezborodov; Advisor to the Head of Rossotrudnichestvo Dmitry Fedotov, representatives of government bodies, large businesses, civil and academic communities.

The proposals and initiatives voiced will be forwarded to the relevant authorities. The activities of the Working Group continue.

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Placenta on a chip! RUDN researcher wins competition for young scientists with cell model project

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The project to develop a cellular model of the placenta won in the Scientific Materials category of the Young Scientists 3.0 competition, organized with the support of the Presidential Grants Fund and T-Bank.

The research team is developing a technology for modeling pregnancy pathologies and testing transplacental transport in vitro – “Placenta-on-a-chip”.

"Using microfluidic technology, we recreated a three-layer model of the placenta, repeating the structure of the chorionic villus, containing trophoblast cells, macrophages and endothelial cells. Previously, such models included only two types of cells, which did not quite reflect the real physiology of the organ and the important role of the immune system for its normal functioning. Microfluidic technologies appeared as a revolutionary achievement in the field of biomedicine, transforming the approach to modeling the physiology of individual human organs and cellular analysis of the processes occurring in them. These technologies use channels with sizes in the micrometer range to manipulate small volumes of liquids, which allows, by simulating the blood flow in the organ, to observe complex biological interactions in vitro," – Olga Lazareva, researcher at the Laboratory of Molecular Pathophysiology of the Research Institute of Molecular and Cellular Medicine of the RUDN Medical Institute.

Modeling pregnancy pathologies on the developed placenta-on-a-chip, if not eliminating, then complementing the expensive preclinical stage of testing on model laboratory animals and the clinical stage of testing on patients, which is often impossible in the case of pregnant women.

Also read about the development in Izvestia by link.

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