New Iranian Model for Nanocomposite Materials Saves Time, Money
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study in Iran revealed a model for nanocomposite materials which seems to be useful in saving production time and costs of metallic nanocomposites. ( 13:38:49 - 2009/08/08)

Mysterious Steps in Carcinogenesis Traced
TEHRAN (FNA)- The prime mystery in carcinogenesis remains the very first step, because it is hard to imagine how the numerous genetic changes found in cancer cells could have been produced in any cell as the result of a single exposure to a DNA-damaging agent. ( 13:19:11 - 2009/08/08)

Self-Lubricating Nanomaterials Born to Help Vehicle Industry
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers succeeded in producing lead brass alloy of nanocrystal structures by mechanical milling method, which facilitates the production of self-lubricating bearings with nanomaterials. ( 14:09:06 - 2009/08/05)

Bilateral Pallidal Neurostimulation Treats Dystonia Choreoathetosis Patients
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that bilateral pallidal neurostimulation could be an effective treatment option for patients with dystonia-choreoathetosis CP. ( 13:32:34 - 2009/08/05)

WHO: Swine Flu Deaths Hit 1,154 Worldwide
TEHRAN (FNA)- The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that swine flu has so far claimed the lives of 1,154 people around the globe. ( 12:36:43 - 2009/08/05)

Scientists Identify Reliable Biomarkers in Premanifest Carriers of HD
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed a new method to identify sensitive and reliable biomarkers in premanifest carriers of mutated HTT and in individuals with early Huntington's disease (HD) that could help the assessment of therapeutic interventions. ( 14:17:31 - 2009/08/04)

Swine Flu Cases Mounting in Iran
TEHRAN (FNA)- Health ministry officials on Monday updated the number of Iranian nationals infected with A(H1N1) virus to 105 people, with most of them returning from a Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. ( 18:16:04 - 2009/08/03)

Iranian Nano-Scientists Reduce Temperature in Spinel Synthesis
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study performed by Iranian scientists revealed that the temperature of the production process of alumina-magnesia spinels can be reduced using nanomaterials, leading to lower costs. ( 15:10:24 - 2009/08/03)

E-Cigarettes Contain Cancer-Causing Chemicals
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that Electronic cigarettes, known as e-cigarettes, contain cancer-causing chemicals and other toxins, including a compound used in antifreeze. ( 14:07:45 - 2009/08/02)

Efficacy of Sunitinib for Metastatic RCC Encouraging
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that in a broad population of patients with metastatic Renal-Cell Carcinoma (RCC), the safety profile of sunitinib 50 mg once-daily (initial dose) on schedule 4-2 was manageable and efficacy results were encouraging, particularly in subgroups associated with poor prognosis who are not usually entered into clinical trials. ( 15:16:01 - 2009/08/01)

Iranians Find Method to Produce Copper Nanoparticles in Carbon Layers
TEHRAN (FNA)- New researches disclosed a new way to produce copper nanoparticles in carbon layers which have wide applications in the production of CO gas and biosensors. ( 19:54:15 - 2009/07/30)

Official: One Third of Iranians Vulnerable to Swine Flu
TEHRAN (FNA)- More than 30% of the Iranian society is vulnerable to a pandemic of A(H1N1) virus, an Iranian health ministry official warned on Wednesday, adding that 0.5 to 2 percent of the infected community would die according to the present statistical figures. ( 16:04:18 - 2009/07/29)

Iran Finds Way to Use Non-Toxic Nanomaterials to Coat Aluminum Alloys
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian researchers found a new way to coat aluminum alloys with nanomaterials which lack the drawbacks and toxicity of chromate, used for coating. ( 15:20:45 - 2009/07/29)

Immunosuppressed Patients at Risk of Influenza-Associated Complications
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that Patients that are immunosuppressed might be at the risk of serious influenza-associated complications. ( 15:17:57 - 2009/07/29)