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Iranian Researchers Achieve Technology to Desalinate Salty Wastewater by 72%

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers at the Tehran-based Niro Research Institute (NRI) have achieved the know-how and the technology of desalinating salty wastewater of the power plants by of 72%.

Marine Biologists Discover Unexpected Biodiversity on Ocean Floor

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists have uncovered unexpected biodiversity in deep-sea environments, particularly around hydrothermal vents and manganese nodules, through detailed collection and DNA analysis of marine species.

ACECR Researchers Produce 4 New Medicines from Medicinal plants

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at Iran's Academic Center for Education, Culture, and Research (ACECR) have unveiled four new health medicines produced by the country's medicinal plants.

New Zealand Sees Increase in Toxic Algae in Waters in Coming Summer

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists are seeing more toxic algae in New Zealand's lakes and rivers compared to previous years, as the country's warm, stable summer has created ideal conditions for the growth of the algae, which can be harmful to people and animals as it may produce toxins.

Iranian Company Produces, Exports 3 Livestock Vaccines

TEHRAN (ANA)- An Iranian knowledge-based company succeeded in production and export of 3 animal vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease (FMD), peste des petits ruminants (PPR) and lumpy skin disease (LSD).

Iran’s Pasteur Institute Produces Bladder Cancer, Pasteurellosis vaccines

TEHRAN (ANA)- The head of the Pasteur Institute of Iran said that the researchers at the famous Iranian research center have managed to produce vaccines against bladder cancer and Pasteurellosis.

Nat’l Center of Genetic, Biological Resources of Iran Introduces 6 New Species of Saffron Genus

TEHRAN (ANA)- Researchers at the Plant Bank of the National Center for Genetic and Biological Resources of Iran introduced 6 new species of saffron from the country.

Engineered Bacteria Eat Waste Plastic, Make Spider Silk

TEHRAN (ANA)- Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute have created a method to transform plastic waste into biodegradable spider silk using bacteria, providing an innovative and sustainable approach to tackling plastic pollution.

Six Knowledge-Based Products in Agricultural Field Unveiled at "NamadIran" Expo

TEHRAN (ANA)- Six products in the field of agriculture and livestock farming were unveiled at the first edition of NamadIran (Iran's national knowledge-based economy exhibition in the field of agriculture and food security.)

One in 9 Adults in U.S. Experience Long COVID

TEHRAN (ANA)- About one in nine adults in the United States who have ever had COVID-19 continue to experience Long COVID with a wide range of symptoms, according to new data of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Iran Exports Knowledge-Based Agricultural Products to 30 Countries

TEHRAN (ANA)- An agricultural official in Iran has said that the country exports the products of its knowledge-based companies that are operating in the field of agriculture to 30 countries.

Uncovering Hidden Impact of Pollution on Coastal Marine Ecosystems

TEHRAN (ANA)- A collaborative study between the University of East Anglia and the Ocean University of China has identified the ‘Anthropogenic Nitrogen Pump’ in coastal seas and this process, resulting from human-induced nutrient imbalance, causes phytoplankton to alter their nutrient consumption, impacting coastal biodiversity and ecosystem services.

DNA Decoys Outsmart Viruses in Groundbreaking Vaccine Approach

TEHRAN (ANA)- MIT and Ragon Institute scientists created a DNA-based vaccine that elicits a potent antibody response against SARS-CoV-2 and this approach, which focuses the immune response on the target antigen, could revolutionize vaccine development for various challenging viruses.

Singing Mice Unlock Mysteries of Brain Time Perception

TEHRAN (ANA)- A study by Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Alston’s singing mice demonstrates that the brain can adapt our perception of time, a finding with significant implications for understanding complex brain functions and potential applications in technology and education.

Simple Mathematical Rules Cannot Explain Complexity of Forests

TEHRAN (ANA)- The way trees grow together do not resemble how branches grow on a single tree, scientists from the University of Bristol have discovered.

Tiny Ant Species Disrupts Lion's Hunting Behavior

TEHRAN (ANA)- A team of scientists from the University of Florida reports that a tiny and seemingly innocuous invasive ant species is changing tree cover in an East African wildlife area, making it harder for lions, the world's most iconic predator, to hunt its preferred prey, zebra.

Knowledge-Based Firm in Iran Launches New Irrigation System

TEHRAN (ANA)- Experts at a knowledge-based company in Iran operating in the field of designing and implementing new irrigation systems have managed to design a "new irrigation system" for controllable water resources.

Why Adults Need MMR Vaccine Booster for Measles

TEHRAN (ANA)- A global fight against measles faces setbacks from vaccine hesitancy, highlighting the need for increased adult vaccination to protect against outbreaks.

Iranian Researchers Use Salvia Hydrangea to Produce Tastier Ice Cream

TEHRAN (ANA)- Iranian researchers have improved the quality of ice cream and made it more marketable by adding a new ingredient, Salvia Hydrangea.

New Study Suggests U.S.-Developed HIV Antibodies Protect Animals

TEHRAN (ANA)- Three different HIV antibodies each independently protected monkeys from acquiring simian-HIV (SHIV) in a placebo-controlled proof-of-concept study, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Children Who Get Flu Vaccine 3 Times More Hospitalized for Flu

TEHRAN (ANA)- The inactivated flu vaccine does not appear to be effective in preventing influenza-related hospitalizations in children, especially the ones with asthma and in fact, children who get the flu vaccine are more at risk for hospitalization than their peers who do not get the vaccine, according to new research presented at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego.