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Breakthrough Enzyme Discovery Could Make Widely Used Plastic Polystyrene Biodegradable

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers from Paul Scherrer Institute have decoded a bacterial enzyme crucial for breaking down styrene, an element used in the high-volume production of polystyrene, which traditionally lacks biotechnological recycling methods.

Scientists Discover Potential Opioid Replacement for Back Pain

TEHRAN (ANA)- Recent research by Ohio State University demonstrates that gene therapy delivered by nanocarriers can effectively repair spinal discs and reduce back pain in mice, offering a promising alternative to traditional pain management methods and potentially improving surgical outcomes.

USC Scientist Discovers New Rule of Biology

TEHRAN (ANA)- USC Dornsife molecular biologist John Tower suggests that while living things generally prefer stability to conserve energy and resources, instability may also play a crucial role.

Iranian Researchers Study Tools for Promoting Citizens Participation in Legislation

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers believe that in a bid to institutionalize citizens’ participation in legislation, it is necessary to strengthen the culture of their participation.

Iranian Researchers Study Process of Formulating Policy Recommendations in Science, Technology

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers believe that coordination and alignment should exist between the provisions of policies set in different parts of the plans in the field of science and technology.

Iran Unveils Monitoring System for Innovation Ecosystem Infrastructure

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy has unveiled a domestically developed monitoring system for innovation ecosystem infrastructure of the country.

Iran Inaugurates Reference Lab for Evaluation of Nano-Based Agricultural Products

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iran inaugurated a reference laboratory for evaluation of nanotechnology-based agricultural products in the presence of Agriculture Minister Mohammad Ali Nikbakht and other officials.

Iranian Researchers Study Evaluation Indicators of Scientific Authority

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers believe that enough attention has not been paid to scientific authority by the executive bodies and humanities researchers as it should be due to the soft nature and complexity in monitoring and evaluating science, technology and humanities innovation.

Unveiling Hidden Molecular World of Exercise

TEHRAN (ANA)- A comprehensive study by MoTrPAC has revealed that exercise induces widespread molecular changes across all studied organs in rats, suggesting complex biological processes that could inform personalized exercise regimens and treatments for conditions like non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

Scientists Unveil Nanoparticle Capable of Crossing Blood-Brain Barrier

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at the University of Miami have developed a groundbreaking nanoparticle that penetrates the blood-brain barrier to target both primary breast tumors and brain metastases.

Iranian Knowledge-Based Company Domestically Produces Fluid Level Measurement Sensors

TEHRAN (ANA)- Technologists in Iran have produced immersion sensors for measuring the level of fluids in the oil and gas industry, and after successfully testing them in refineries, the product has entered the commercialization phase.

New Cells Could Be Key to Curing Obesity

TEHRAN (ANA)- Recent research by the EPFL highlights the unique role of omental adipose tissue in inhibiting new fat cell formation, offering potential new approaches for targeted obesity treatments and management.

Over 490 Knowledge-Based Companies in Iran Operate in Biotechnology, Agriculture Fields, Food Industries

TEHRAN (ANA)- The CEO of an industrial company said that there are 497 knowledge-based companies in the fields of biotechnology, agriculture and food industries in Iran but very few are operating in the field of technology.

Biophotonic Research Center in Iran Produces Different Laser, Optical Products

TEHRAN (ANA)- The head of Researcher Center of Laser and Biophotonics in Biotechnologies said that two and three-dimensional holograms, the design and production of an optical smart toothbrush case, and the design and patenting of an electronic optical insect killer are some of the center's achievements.