Blood Test to Detect Fetal Thalassemia
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent study showed that maternal blood tests can soon be used to detect certain hereditary diseases such as cystic fibrosis in the unborn fetus. ( 14:18:53 - 2008/11/26)

Ankara University to Establish Iranology Center
TEHRAN (FNA)- Ankara University is planning to open an Iranology center. ( 16:19:43 - 2008/11/25)

Seminar on Maragheh Observatory Planned
TEHRAN (FNA)- The International Seminar on Khajeh Nasireddin Tousi Observatory in Maragheh will be held in May 2009, said a Parliament deputy representing Maragheh, Ajabshir and Sarajou. ( 15:26:51 - 2008/11/25)

Weight Determines Risk of Alzheimer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of the latest studies describes weight as an important factor in determining the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease (AD) in different genders. ( 14:29:26 - 2008/11/24)

Genetic Screening Has Little Efficiency in Predicting Diabetes
TEHRAN (FNA)- US researchers believe genetic screening has a small impact on identifying individuals at a greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes. ( 13:43:46 - 2008/11/24)

Iran Elecomp 2008 Kicks off Work
TEHRAN (FNA)- The 14th International Electronics, Computer and E-Commerce Fair (Iran Elecomp 2008) opened here at Tehran Permanent International Fairgrounds on Saturday. ( 15:42:54 - 2008/11/23)

Bariatric Surgery Helps Obese Women
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that obese women who get pregnant after weight-loss surgeries are at a lowered risk of developing complications. ( 18:31:23 - 2008/11/21)

Stem Cells Used for Windpipe Transplant
TEHRAN (FNA)- Spanish surgeons succeeded in performing the world's first windpipe transplantation using tissue grown from the patient's own stem cells. ( 18:22:21 - 2008/11/20)

Canola Oil Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study suggested that consuming canola oil during pregnancy and breast-feeding lowers the risk of breast cancer in the offspring. ( 17:31:59 - 2008/11/20)

Ginkgo Ineffective in Alzheimer's
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a recent study showed that ginkgo biloba is not efficient enough to keep cognitive decline and the resulting Alzheimer's disease at bay. ( 17:13:43 - 2008/11/20)

Ahmadinejad may Meet US Academics
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is likely to meet with the presidents of 6 US universities who are currently on a tour of Iran. ( 17:55:01 - 2008/11/19)

Iran, Venezuela to Establish Joint Education Center
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran and Venezuela signed an agreement in Caracas to create the "University of Civilizations," an education center to train students in the "principles of the Bolivarian Revolution and the 21st century Socialism". ( 19:25:44 - 2008/11/18)

Iran's Student Population Up 20-Fold In 30 Years
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran's student population has grown 20 times since the onset of the Islamic Revolution, Iranian science minister said. ( 18:52:24 - 2008/11/18)

Iran's Science Minister Meets American Deans
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology Mohammad Mehdi Zahedi here Monday met with a delegation of six American university presidents currently on a visit to Iran. ( 17:03:21 - 2008/11/17)