Iran’s Saffron
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran is the main supplier of saffron worldwide with 90-95% of saffron world production.
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Anzali Lagoon in Northern Iran
TEHRAN (ANA)- Anzali Lagoon (also Anzali Mordab) is a coastal lagoon, in the Caspian Sea near Bandar-e Anzali, in the Northern Iranian province of Gilan.
Persian Leopard
TEHRAN (ANA)- The Persian leopard is a leopard subspecies native to Western and Central Asia, mainly in Iran. Since 2016, it has been listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, as the wild population is estimated at less than 1000 mature individuals.
Polar Bear Fur’s Game-Changing Chemistry
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists discovered that polar bear fur’s oily coating prevents ice from sticking, thanks to a unique mix of lipids and this natural defense, refined by evolution, could inspire new solutions for de-icing aircraft and wind turbines.
Study Reveals Microbial Adaptation Mechanism of Plateau Animals
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new study has uncovered the substantial impact of altitude on the gut microbiota of the plateau pika, a small mammal, on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau in the west of China, helping to reveal the microbial adaptation mechanism of plateau animals.
Iran’s Caviar
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran is the second largest country producing caviar in the world.
Iranian Scientists Study Cryobanking of Rare, Endangered Plant Species
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers have studied the cryobanking of rare and endangered plant species and assessed the key propagules and genetic stability of them.
Iranian Scientists Produce Anti Frostbite Solution for Trees
TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at Semnan University managed to make a prototype of a new technological product which can prevent formation of frost on trees during the cold days of the year.
Iranian Scientists Making Efforts to Protect Valuable Animal Species
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists at the Human and Animal Cell Bank of the National Center for Genetic and Biological Resources of Iran have strived to store and maintain tissue, cell, and DNA samples with the aim of protecting valuable animal species.
These Bacteria Deploy Tiny Spearguns to Fight Back
TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers found that Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria rapidly assemble their T6SS nanoweapons in response to outer membrane damage, enabling precise retaliation against competitors.
Discovery: The Great Whale Pee Funnel Moves Vital Nutrients
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have discovered that whales move nutrients thousands of miles -- in their urine -- from as far as Alaska to Hawaii.
Longer, Sleeker Super Predator: Megalodon's True Form
TEHRAN (ANA)- The megalodon has long been imagined as an enormous great white shark, but new research suggests that perception is all wrong. The study finds the prehistoric hunter had a much longer body -- closer in shape to a lemon shark or even a large whale.
Intranasal Herpes Infection May Produce Neurobehavioral Symptoms
TEHRAN (ANA)- A study finds that herpes infection through the nose can lead to anxiety, motor impairment and cognitive issues.
How Movements, Memories Influence Birdsong Evolution
TEHRAN (ANA)- New research has provided fresh insights into how bird songs evolve over time, revealing a significant role for population dynamics in shaping song diversity and change.
An Aerosol Test for Airborne Bird Flu
TEHRAN (ANA)- Recent outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (also known as bird flu) have created a need for rapid and sensitive detection methods to mitigate its spread.
Study Raises Possibility of Country without Butterflies
TEHRAN (ANA)- A sweeping study for the first time tallies butterfly data from more than 76,000 surveys across the continental United States which showed butterflies -- all of them -- are disappearing.
Scientists Discover How Engineered Bacteria Supercharge Immune System to Kill Cancer
TEHRAN (ANA)- For decades, scientists have explored the potential of bacteria in fighting cancer, but safety and efficacy barriers have stood in the way.
Iran to Develop Technology of Domestically-Produced Hybrid Seeds
TEHRAN (ANA)- The most important subjects related to the executive short and long-term plans for the hybrid seed production and development were discussed in a symposium for the commercialization and branding of home-grown hybrid seeds.
How Gut Bacteria Influence Mental Health
TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and the National Neuroscience Institute have identified a significant link between gut microbes and anxiety-related behavior.
Harvard Scientists Discover Why Humans Burn Energy Like No Other Animal
TEHRAN (ANA)- Humans have evolved an exceptionally high metabolic rate, unlike any other known animal.
AI Uncovers Hidden Genetic Clues Challenging COVID-19’s Origins
TEHRAN (ANA)- A surprising new study suggests that COVID-19 may not have originated from bats or pangolins, but rather from a rare fusion of human diseases.
