Iran Publishes 2nd National Nanotechnology Standard
TEHRAN (FNA)- The second National Nanotechnology Standard entitled 'Nanotechnology - Health and Safety in Nano Occupational Settings - Code of Practices' was published in Iran. ( 15:09:51 - 2010/06/12)

Scientists Find Cause of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers discovered how mutations in the presenilin 1 gene cause early-onset Alzheimer's disease (AD). ( 12:31:56 - 2010/06/12)

Scientists Develop New Type of Human Stem Cell
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers developed a new type of human pluripotent stem cell that can be manipulated more readily than currently available stem cells. ( 16:53:40 - 2010/06/11)

Researchers Create 3D Picture of Structure of HIV Protein
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers created a three-dimensional picture of an important protein that is involved in how HIV is produced inside human cells, an achievement that may help researchers design new drug for the deadly disease. ( 14:47:40 - 2010/06/11)

Silver Nanoparticles Mitigate Cell Damage Caused by Ethanol
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists found that nanoparticles formed by very small numbers of silver atoms can protect against the cell damage caused by ethanol. ( 12:58:43 - 2010/06/10)

Early Consumption of Soda Indicates Unhealthy Diet
TEHRAN (FNA)- Findings of a new research revealed that young girls who drink soda have less healthy diets through adolescence than their peers who do not drink soda. ( 12:54:14 - 2010/06/10)

Nanoclays Prolong Service Life of Tire Curing Bladders
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iranian researchers managed to promote the performance and service life of tire curing bladders used in the tire industry. ( 12:26:58 - 2010/06/10)

'Nanocoax' Solves Solar Cell 'Thick and Thin' Dilemma
TEHRAN (FNA)- Researchers found that a nano-scale solar cell inspired by the coaxial cable offers greater efficiency than any previously designed nanotech thin film solar cell by resolving the "thick & thin" challenge inherent to capturing light and extracting current for solar power. ( 15:01:16 - 2010/06/09)

New Use for Old Drugs in Treating Hepatitis C
TEHRAN (FNA)- New research results showed that common drugs used to treat conditions such as diabetes and obesity could be used to successfully treat hepatitis C virus infection. ( 14:33:06 - 2010/06/09)

New Method Developed for Quick Functionalization of Carbon Nanotubes
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran University researchers succeeded in finding a new method to functionalize carbon nanotubes in a short period. ( 14:54:58 - 2010/06/08)

Genetic Markers Can Predict Prostate Cancer in Younger Men
TEHRAN (FNA)- Results of a new study suggested that a series of genetic mutations can help detect early onset of prostate cancer in younger men. ( 12:00:03 - 2010/06/08)

Iran Ready to Aid Zanzibar with Scientific Advancement
TEHRAN (FNA)- Iran is prepared to help Zanzibar universities by dispatching highly knowledgeable and experienced university professors to the country, Iranian Minister of Science, Research and Technology Kamran Daneshjou announced on Monday. ( 18:22:31 - 2010/06/07)

Nanosponge Drug Delivery System More Effective than Direct Injection
TEHRAN (FNA)- Scientists say they have found a delivery system based on a novel material called nanosponge which is three to five times more effective at reducing tumor growth than direct injection when loaded with an anticancer drug. ( 13:55:14 - 2010/06/07)

Oil Spill Puts Cold-Water Reefs in Peril
TEHRAN (FNA)- Thousands of barrels of oil are leaking out of the Deepwater Horizon site each day. The oil ascends from depths of approximately 1502 m. (4928 ft.), but not all of it reaches the sea surface. The stratified seawater of the Gulf of Mexico captures or slows the ascent of the oil, and the addition of dispersants near the oil source produces tiny droplets that float for a considerable time in the water column and may never reach the surface. ( 12:44:21 - 2010/06/07)