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Eco-friendly plant vaccine protects crops
(Tehran Ana)- Russian and Chinese scientists have developed an eco-friendly plant “vaccine” designed to help crops withstand drought, frost, salinity and disease.
Gardens may help lower type 2 diabetes risk
(Tehran Ana)- A new study suggests that living near green spaces or having a large home garden may be linked to a lower risk of type 2 diabetes.
CRISPR protein shows promise in targeting cancer cells
(Tehran Ana)- Early studies suggest that the CRISPR enzyme Cas12a2 can selectively destroy cancer cells carrying tumor-driving mutations by recognizing specific RNA sequences and triggering DNA fragmentation.
Gut Bacteria may predict type 2 Diabetes years before onset, study finds
(Tehran Ana)- A Swedish study suggests that changes in the gut microbiome may appear years before type 2 diabetes develops, offering a potential new tool for early disease prediction.
Fish collagen hydro gel shows promise in accelerating wound healing
(Tehran Ana)- A novel fish collagen hydro gel has demonstrated the potential to speed wound healing and improve tissue repair in preclinical research.
Single genetic change may enable animal viruses to infect humans, study finds
(Tehran Ana)- A study suggests that a tiny genetic change in coronaviruses could be enough to allow a bat virus to infect humans.
Iran Warns UN of Environmental Threats from US Military Presence in Persian Gulf
(Tehran Ana)- Iranian Vice President and head of the Department of Environment, Shina Ansari, has warned the UN Secretary-General that ongoing US military operations in the Persian Gulf and Sea of Oman pose serious environmental risks, potentially affecting regional and global ecosystems.
Scientists Uncover Hidden Universal Law Limiting Life’s Growth
TEHRAN (ANA)- Japanese researchers uncovered a universal rule describing why life’s growth slows despite abundant nutrients.
Iran Sells Livestock Embryo Production Technology to Russia
TEHRAN (ANA)- A member of the Avicenna Research Institute’s academic staff announced the finalization of a contract between the Academic Center for Education, Culture and Research of Iran and a Russian company to sell heavy livestock embryo production technology for $500,000.
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