Science

Iranian Academy of Medical Sciences condemns Saudi strike on hospital in Yemen

TEHRAN (ISNA)- In a letter to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, President of Iranian Academy of Medical Sciences Dr. Seyed Alireza Marandi raised concern about the Saudi-led attacks against the civilian targets in Yemen.
Iranian universities among 1000 best universities in the world

Tehran (ISNA) – Nine Iranian universities have been ranked among 1000 best universities in the world.
Iranian students win 9 medals at international physics, chemistry olympiads

Tehran (ISNA) – Iranian students shone at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) and International Physics Olympiad (IPhO), winning 4 medals at IChO and 5 medals at IPhO.
2nd International Festival of Biopharma to be held in December

Tehran (ISNA) – Second International Festival Biopharma (IFB2018) as the second official Pharmacy festival in Iran will be held in December.
Iran’s trade-technology delegation to be sent to Africa

Tehran (ISNA) – Given the large capacity of Africa in attracting technology, International Interaction Center of Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology decided to send a trade-technology delegation to eastern Africa.
Iran to host 29th International Biology Olympiad

Tehran (ISNA) – Iran will host the 29th International Biology Olympiad which will be held at Tehran's Espinas Palace Hotel on July 15.
Iran, Poland to exchange students, professors

Tehran (ISNA) – Iran’s Science and Research Branch of Islamic Azad University signed a cooperation agreement with the University of Warsaw, in compliance with EU’s Erasmus Plus framework for two years.
Speed of polymer artificial muscles increased

Tehran (ISNA) - Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas controlled artificial muscles that are made of silver coated polymer.
Treating wastewater by new herbal coagulants

Tehran (ISNA) - In a new pilot project carried out by Institute of Environment, affiliated to Jahad Daneshgahi, herbal coagulants were produced to replace the chemical ones in treating wastewaters, SinaPress reported.
Architecture of water supply to Chehel Sotoun studied

Tehran (ISNA) - In a new study published in Journal of Studies on Iranian - Islamic City, affiliated to Jahad Daneshgahi, the aesthetic aspects of water supply to Chehel Sotoun gardens was explored, SinaPress reported.
Some tips in taking medicinal plants

Tehran (ISNA) - As medicinal plants have globally captured attention in recent decades, In Iran, too, they are increasingly in use, SinaPress reported.
Views of law, medical students on OD as a way to fertility

Tehran (ISNA) - In a new study published in International Journal of Fertility & Sterility, affiliated to Jahad Daneshgahi, the views of law and medical students on Ovum Donation (OD) as a way to fertility were explored.
Fully Iranian stone paper plant to be launched

Tehran (ISNA) - Jahad Daneshgahi of Technology in Isfahan has provided a plan that makes launching the first fully Iranian stone paper plant possible, SinaPress reported.
A crucial step by Iranian scientists toward treating MS

Tehran (ISNA) - The Iranian scientists have lately succeeded in transforming certain harmful cells in the nervous system into other types of cells causing the reconstruction of the damaged myelin in patients suffering from Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Effect of yeasts on fertility explored

Tehran (ISNA) - The Columbian scientists at Universidad de Antioquia have studied the effects of yeasts on the decrease of sperm’s quality and published their findings in Journal of Reproduction and Fertility, affiliated to Jahad Daneshgahi.
Probable hazards of laser in medicine revealed

Tehran (ISNA) - Laser is useful in medicine, yet, along with numerous benefits, this technology can be risky, SinaPress reported.
Introduction of anti-deposition polymer to better purify drinking water

Tehran (ISNA) - An anti-deposition polymer to better purify drinking water in water purification units has been introduced by a researcher at Environmental Research Institute, affiliated to Jahad Daneshgahi.
Natural food colors produced by researchers at Jahad Daneshgahi

Tehran (ISNA) - Non-transmissible diseases are known as the principal cause of death in Iran and they are majorly the consequence of excessive consumption of abnormal additives in food ingredients, SinaPress reported.
Khorasan Disease hazardous but under control

Tehran (ISNA) - An infectious disease specialist and head of Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS, Minoo Mohrez said that though the HTLV-1 virus belongs to the HIV-virus family, many HIV drugs have not been effective on it and no country has yet succeeded in developing some useful treatment, SinaPress reported.
Correlation between specific gene, MS in Iranians confirmed

Tehran (ISNA) - A new study published in Avicenna Journal of Medical Biotechnology, affiliated to Jahad Daneshgahi, explores the relation between a particular polymorphic gene and Multiple sclerosis (MS).
2-Month sabbatical at NanoBio Lab in Singapore

Tehran (ISNA) - Mustafa(pbuh) Science and Technology Foundation (MSTF) and NanoBio Lab in Singapore hold a 2-month sabbatical for 5 students from Islamic countries under the supervision of prof. Jackie Y. Ying, A*STAR senior fellow and 2015 Mustafa(pbuh) Prize laureate.
Peppermint oil controls nausea in pregnant women

Tehran (ISNA) - A new study published in Journal of Reproduction & Infertility, affiliated to Jahad Daneshgahi, has explored the effect of peppermint oil on nausea in pregnant women.
Introducing an Iranian scientist as pioneer of implant microsurgery

Tehran (ISNA) – An Iranian dentist was introduced as the pioneer of implant microsurgery in US.
University of Science and Culture to launch astronomical tourism courses

Tehran (ISNA) - The President of University of Science and Culture, Iran, Dr. Manouchehr Jahanian announced that his university is ready to launch specialized astronomical courses for tour guides and those interested in this realm, SinaPress reported.
Iran, Lebanon eager to develop scientific, academic ties

Tehran (ISNA) – In a meeting with Lebanon university president, representative of educational deputy for Iran’s Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Mohsen Rahimi insisted on developing scientific exchanges between the two countries.
Possible role of Ginkgo biloba in treating autism

Tehran (ISNA) - New studies at Jahad Daneshgahi show the possible role of Ginkgo biloba in treating autism.
Enhancing genetic capacity of medicinal plants at Jahad Daneshgahi

Tehran (ISNA) - In the last few decades, the global approach to adopting medicinal plants and natural compounds in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and food industries as well as the Iranians’ attention to medicinal and aromatic plants resulted in fundamental and applied biotechnological studies in this realm.
Negative effects of chemotherapy on memory

Tehran (ISNA) - A new study carried out at Isfahan University, Iran, has explored the effects of chemotherapy on memory in patients with breast cancer.
1st Iranian subspecialized cell therapy hospital waiting for a miracle

Tehran (ISNA) - The construction process of the first Iranian subspecialized cell therapy hospital commenced in 2014.
Mathematical function of drug expenditure in Iran provided

Tehran (ISNA) - In a collaborative study, the Iranian researchers have provided the mathematical function of families' expenditure on medication.