Biology & Biotechnology
Pausing Cell Death Could Be Key to Longevity
TEHRAN (ANA)- Necrosis drives aging and disease by triggering damaging inflammation and interrupting it may offer new treatments for chronic conditions and improve health in space travel.
Ancient Protein Breaks Biological Rules by Working in Mirror World
TEHRAN (ANA)- A molecular reinterpretation of Alice in Wonderland reveals an ancient protein with a surprising function.
Scientists Discover Natural Molecule That Reverses Cognitive Decline
TEHRAN (ANA)- Brazilian researchers found that boosting the synthesis of hevin, a glycoprotein naturally secreted by astrocytes, led to enhanced neuronal connectivity in rodents.
How Does Coffee Affect Sleeping Brain?
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.
Chimpanzees Use Rhythmic Drumming to Communicate Across Forests
TEHRAN (ANA)- Chimpanzees drum rhythmically, suggesting the roots of human musicality may predate our species.
Star-Shaped Brain Cells Secret behind Human Memory
TEHRAN (ANA)- Astrocytes, once thought to be the brain’s housekeepers, may actually be silent powerhouses of memory.
New Research Explains Why Diseases Affect Men, Women Differently
TEHRAN (ANA)- A new international study has revealed that most protein-level differences between men and women aren’t due to genetics alone.
Common Iron-Regulating Gene Variant Linked to Higher Dementia Risk in Men
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.
Diabetes Drug Metformin Boosts Egg Production in Chickens
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.
Scientists Discover Key to Fat-Burning Power in Human Cells
TEHRAN (ANA)- Blocking Mitch, a protein that regulates energy control, prevents fat from accumulating in human cells.
