TEHRAN (ANA)- Caffeine is not only found in coffee, but also in tea, chocolate, energy drinks and many soft drinks, making it one of the most widely consumed psychoactive substances in the world.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Chimpanzees drum rhythmically, suggesting the roots of human musicality may predate our species.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Astrocytes, once thought to be the brain’s housekeepers, may actually be silent powerhouses of memory.

TEHRAN (ANA)- A new international study has revealed that most protein-level differences between men and women aren’t due to genetics alone.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Men who carry two copies of a common gene variant are more than twice as likely to develop dementia, while women with the same variant appear unaffected, a new study revealed.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Metformin, the common diabetes drug, enhances egg-laying in older hens by triggering liver genes that promote yolk production and reduce fat buildup — offering a major breakthrough for sustainable poultry farming.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Blocking Mitch, a protein that regulates energy control, prevents fat from accumulating in human cells.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Eukaryogenesis occurred suddenly, driven by the growing length of genes and the limitations on producing longer proteins.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have identified a key gene that enhances rice's heat tolerance while maintaining grain quality and yield, which addresses growing threats to rice production under extreme heat.

TEHRAN (ANA)- Carnegie Mellon researchers have used FRESH 3D bioprinting to create the first collagen-based microphysiologic systems, offering new hope for Type 1 diabetes treatment.