Biology & Biotechnology
Royan Institute Achieves National Recognition: Center for Cell Science Ranks Second Nationwide
(Tehran Ana)- The Center for Cell Science at Royan Institute, affiliated with the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), has secured second place nationwide among 180 biomedical research centers with more than 10 years of operational experience in Iran’s 2025 national evaluation of research and technology activities.
Six Royan Institute Researchers Named Among the World’s Top 2 Percent of Scientists
(Tehran Ana)- In the latest international assessment of researchers’ scientific performance for 2025, six researchers from Royan Institute, affiliated with the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research (ACECR), have been included in the list of the World’s Top 2% Scientists. This achievement reflects the continued international scientific presence and research contributions of Royan Institute’s researchers.
Laser-assisted hatching linked to higher live birth rates
(Tehran Ana)- A meta-analysis of nine trials involving 2,481 women found improved live birth outcomes with the technique in patients with recurrent implantation failure.
New childhood cancer center in Iran aims to ease families’ medical costs
(Tehran Ana)- Iran has inaugurated a public, university-based center for childhood cancer at Hakim Children’s Hospital, with officials highlighting its potential to reduce out-of-pocket treatment expenses.
Gene therapy found to trigger self-repair in damaged adult retinas
(Tehran Ana)- Scientists have identified a gene therapy approach that not only restores retinal function but can also repair damaged neural connections in adult eyes, potentially opening new avenues for vision-restoring treatments.
WhartoCell demonstrates translational potential of umbilical cord-derived stem cells
(Tehran Ana)- Developed by Royan Institute, WhartoCell is an allogeneic, off-the-shelf cell-based therapeutic product derived from umbilical cord mesenchymal stem cells, with development spanning basic research, preclinical and clinical studies, manufacturing and regulatory processes.
Iran expands lung transplantation with complex procedures and AI
(Tehran Ana)- Iran’s lung transplantation program is advancing through complex transplant procedures and the emerging clinical application of AI and precision medicine.
Peppermint oil linked to lower blood pressure in just 20 days
(Tehran Ana)- A small clinical trial in the UK suggests that peppermint oil may help lower blood pressure in people with early-stage hypertension.
Genes may shape how microplastics affect the brain
(Tehran Ana)- A study in laboratory mice suggests that the effects of dietary microplastics on the brain may depend on an individual’s genetic makeup.
Mitochondrial transplant offers hope for vision loss
(Tehran Ana)- In a first-of-its-kind procedure, researchers injected mitochondria into the eyes of a patient with severe vision loss in an attempt to restore damaged cells and preserve remaining vision.
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