Brain-Wide Activity Change Visualized as Geometric Patterns
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have applied a visualization technique to depict the brain's activity related to visual perception as geometric patterns.
Islet Transplantation with Blood Vessel Cells Shows Promise to Treat Type 1 Diabetes
TEHRAN (ANA)- Adding engineered human blood vessel-forming cells to islet transplants boosted the survival of the insulin-producing cells and reversed diabetes in a preclinical study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators.
Iran’s Royan Institute Treats 500 Foreign Infertile Couples in One Year
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Deputy Director of Specialized Services at Royan Research Institute announced that 500 infertile couples from 23 world states have been treated in Iran last year (ended on March 19).
Scientists Uncover Cancer’s Earliest Warning Signs
TEHRAN (ANA)- Van Andel Institute researchers discovered that cancer risk may be determined before birth due to distinct epigenetic states formed during early development.
Iranian Firm Produces Slide Scanner with Telepathology Capability
TEHRAN (ANA)- A celular slide scanner for pathologists was produced by an Iranian knowledge-based company which provides a microscopic image magnification of up to 2,000 times for more accurate observation of tissue.
Long-Term Yogurt Consumption Tied to Decreased Incidence of Certain Types of Colorectal Cancer
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have found out that people who consumed two or more servings of yogurt per week tended to have lower rates of colorectal cancer positive for Bifidobacterium.
Dessert Stomach Emerges in Brain
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers have now discovered that what we call the 'dessert stomach' is rooted in the brain, a report said, adding the same nerve cells that make us feel full after a meal are also responsible for our craving for sweets afterwards.
Scientists Uncover New Secrets of Insulin Production
TEHRAN (ANA)- JMU scientists studied insulin-producing cells in fruit flies, finding that secretion is influenced by gut hormones, decreases with age, and has minimal impact on foraging, offering insights into human metabolism.
Drug May Counteract Muscle Loss, Osteoporosis after Rapid Weight Loss
TEHRAN (ANA)- Rapid weight loss affects muscle mass and can increase the risk of osteoporosis, but now, there is good news for people taking weight loss medication who may be at risk.
Royan Institute Researchers Make Molecule-Based Products to Diagnose Diseases
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from one of the technological units of the Royan Research Institute have succeeded in making basic diagnostic and therapeutic products which can greatly help treat diseases and cancers.