Spinal organoids mimic neurodegenerative disease
Organoids that mimic the developing spinal cord could assist research and drug development for neurodegenerative diseases such as spinal muscular atrophy and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Osteoblastic cell stimulation by pulsed electromagnetic fields
Bone fracture healing can be augmented with the application of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs), but a consensus regarding idealized conditions is lacking.
Seven strategic and technological products in the field of health are unveiled
Seven strategic and technological products in the field of health are unveiled in the presence of Sorena Sattari, the vice president for science and technology affairs, and Saeed namaki, the minister of health, in Razi Conference Hall of Iran University of Medical Sciences.
The health field will be improved by the commercialization of innovative ideas
Emphasizing the necessity of sympathy and coordination of all society members in support of creative and innovative youth, the vice president for science and technology affairs announced the increasing growth of brining currency to the country by knowledge-based companies.
Iran is the heaven of startup activities
The president of the Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum stated: considering the provision of proper facilities for startup activities in the country, Iran is the heaven of startups.
The time has come to turn knowledge into technology in the field of gene therapy
Secretary of the council for stem cells sciences and technologies stated: to facilitate the entrance of gene therapy products into the market, we need to define the infrastructures and design relevant regulations. In this regard, following up the gene therapy regulations has been prioritized in the mentioned headquarter.
Cultured stem cells reconstruct sensory nerve and tissue structure in the nose
A team of researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine developed a method to grow and maintain olfactory stem cells in culture, which can then be used to restore tissue in the nose.
Research reveals insulin-producing beta cells may change function in diabetes
A revolutionary new study using only materials derived from humans has revealed that insulin-producing beta cells can change their function in diabetes - and that this change may be reversible.
Chemical pollutants in the home degrade fertility in both men and dogs, study finds
New research by scientists at the University of Nottingham suggests that environmental contaminants found in the home and diet have the same adverse effects on male fertility in both humans and in domestic dogs.
An enzymatic pathway in the human gut microbiome that converts A to universal O type blood
Access to efficient enzymes that can convert A and B type red blood cells to ‘universal’ donor O would greatly increase the supply of blood for transfusions.
