Muscle Breakdown Sharpens with Age
TEHRAN (FNA)- New research into the reason why people have thinner arms and legs as they get older conducted by a team of Nottingham researchers has shown that suppression of muscle breakdown, which also happens during feeding, is blunted with age. ( 15:17:01 - 2009/09/13)

Iranian Scientists Increase Graphite Wettability
TEHRAN (FNA)- The surface properties of graphite, including its wettability and dispersion in water, were improved by Iranian researchers using nanotechnology. ( 14:34:27 - 2009/09/12)

Betaferon's Relapsing-Remitting Effect on MS Similar in Different Doses
TEHRAN (FNA)- A new study for comparing the efficacy of 250 micro/g or 500 micro/g interferon beta-1b with Glatiramer acetate for treating relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis showed that both doses had similar clinical effects to Glatiramer acetate. ( 13:37:12 - 2009/09/12)

Nano Mix, Super Concrete Lubricant with Unique Properties
TEHRAN (FNA)- Experts at Jazica Co., a research and technical service company in Iran, applied nanoparticle additives to super lubricants to produce a novel product called Nano Mix which demonstrates unique properties. ( 12:49:55 - 2009/09/10)

Iranian Scientists Accelerate Photo-Degradation of Industrial Wastes
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian scientists succeeded in synthesizing a nano-structural semi-conductor which increases the speed of photo-degradation process treating industrial wastes. ( 15:14:48 - 2009/09/09)

Bacteria Grows at Normal Speed Even in Small Nanoslits
TEHRAN (FNA)- A research conducted by TU Delft's Kavli Institution of Nanoscience showed that Bacteria can take on a completely new flat shape in extremely small nonoslits and grow at normal speeds in such a squashed form. ( 15:07:11 - 2009/09/09)

Nanoelectronic Transistor Leads To Better Electronics
TEHRAN (FNA)- If artificial devices could be combined with biological machines, laptops and other electronic devices could get a boost in operating efficiency. ( 15:29:32 - 2009/09/08)

New Technology Developed for Use in Underwater Acoustics
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists are developing a new technology for use in underwater acoustics which uses flashes of laser light to remotely create underwater sounds. ( 14:47:26 - 2009/09/08)

Iron Nanocatalyst Increases Fischer-Tropsch Process's Efficiency
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian scientists at the Research Institute of Petroleum Industry (RIPI) used iron nanocatalyst instead of iron catalyst for converting syngas to hydrocarbons to increase Fischer-Tropsch process's efficiency up to 1.5 times. ( 15:25:16 - 2009/09/07)

New Images of Milky Way's Cousin Released
TEHRAN (FNA)- ESO released striking new images of a nearby galaxy that suggest this hive of stars is spiral galaxy much like our own Milky Way. ( 15:01:17 - 2009/09/07)

Iran Produces Atomic Force Microscope
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers have developed an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM) putting the country among ten leading countries possessing this nano-technology. ( 12:31:13 - 2009/09/07)

Nanocomposites Reveal More Efficient Ceramic Cutters
TEHRAN (FNA)- An alumina-based nanocomposite was produced in Iran's Materials and Energy Research Center which enables the production of cheaper ceramic cutters with better mechanical properties. ( 15:29:20 - 2009/09/06)

High-fat Diets Bring Stupidity, Laziness
TEHRAN (FNA)- Rats fed with a high-fat diet show a stark reduction in their physical endurance and a decline in their cognitive ability after just nine days, a study by Oxford University researchers has shown. ( 14:46:57 - 2009/09/06)

Nanopore Adsorbents Destroy Pollutants Easier
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers at Tarbiat Moallem University, Iran synthesized high capacity nanopore adsorbents which can probably contribute to resolve major environmental pollution problems. ( 14:54:55 - 2009/09/05)