Iran's Top General Raps Russia Over S-300
TEHRAN (FNA)- A top Iranian commander has criticized Russia for its procrastination over delivery to Iran of the sophisticated anti-aircraft system known as S-300. ( 15:58:01 - 2009/11/13)

Anemia Drug Ups Blood Clot Risk in Cancer Patients
TEHRAN (FNA)- Cancer sufferers on certain drugs, commonly used to cut the risk of anemia, are more vulnerable to developing blood clots in the lungs or legs, a new study finds. ( 14:52:19 - 2009/11/13)

Nanohybrids Reveal Capability to Prolong Canned Foods' Shelf-Life
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Iranian researchers, in cooperation with colleagues from University of Putra Malaysia, managed to synthesize nanohybrids which make it possible to lengthen canned foods' shelf-life to a great extent. ( 14:03:09 - 2009/11/12)

Nano Bubble Gum Invented for Enhancing Drug Delivery in Gut
TEHRAN (FNA)- One of the most desirable characteristic traits a drug can have is the ability for a drug to be swallowed and absorbed into the bloodstream through the gut but certain drugs like insulin don't bear such characteristic, a problem to be solved by nanotechnology. ( 14:22:24 - 2009/11/11)

Ascorbic Acid Well-Tolerated in Adults with CMT1A
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new study revealed that Ascorbic acid at both doses was safe and well tolerated in adults with CMT1A over 12 months. ( 14:00:22 - 2009/11/11)

Low-Fat Diet Improves Mood
TEHRAN (FNA)- Low-carbohydrate and low-fat diets can both help individuals lose extra pounds; the latter, however, is more effective in improving the mood. ( 12:33:30 - 2009/11/11)

Iran to Launch Second Satellite in 2011
TEHRAN (FNA)- Head of Iran's Aerospace Industries Organization (AIO) Mehdi Farahi announced on Tuesday that Iran will launch its second research satellite in 2011. ( 18:37:21 - 2009/11/10)

Scientists Create 'Golden Ear' Mouse with Great Hearing
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists created the mouse equivalent of people with "golden ears", who are able to retain great hearing even as they grow older. ( 13:56:08 - 2009/11/10)

Magnetic Nanoparticles Simultaneously Diagnose, Monitor, Treat
TEHRAN (FNA)- Whether it's magnetic nanoparticles (mNPs) giving an army of 'therapeutically armed' white blood cells direction to invade a deadly tumour's territory, or the use of mNPs to target specific nerve channels and induce nerve-led behavior (such as the life-dependant thumping of our hearts), mNPs have come a long way in the past decade. ( 14:31:25 - 2009/11/09)

New Synthetic Molecules Developed to Enhance Body's Immunity to HIV
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers at Yale University developed synthetic molecules capable of enhancing the body's immune response to HIV and HIV-infected cells, as well as to prostate cancer cells. ( 14:05:55 - 2009/11/09)

Depressed Individuals Exaggerate Physical Symptoms
TEHRAN (FNA)- Depressed individuals tend to over report their physical symptoms particularly the pain that they actually experience, a new study found. ( 11:48:42 - 2009/11/09)

Multiple-Layer Nanotubes Used in Synthesizing Light Nanocomposites
TEHRAN (FNA)- The Russian researchers at Mendeleev University, Moscow managed to commercialize the production of multiple-layer nanocomposites applied in industrial and construction materials. ( 14:28:12 - 2009/11/08)

Fruit Flies Help Scientists Find Potential Drug for Alcoholism
TEHRAN (FNA)- A group of drunken fruit flies helped researchers from North Carolina State and Boston universities identify entire networks of genes- also present in humans- that play a key role in alcohol drinking behavior. ( 14:15:25 - 2009/11/08)

Plant-Based Foods Fight Asthma, Diabetes
TEHRAN (FNA)- Consuming fiber-rich foods as well as probiotic and prebiotics supplements can boost intestinal bacteria and immunity, keeping asthma and diabetes at bay. ( 12:01:27 - 2009/11/08)