The high advisor of the Department for the Development of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies Mohammad Taghi Joghataei said “throughout the world, attempts are made to produce knowledge and wealth, and in order for us to succeed in this respect in Iran, we need to engage in effective cooperation in science and research.”

Joghataei referred to Iran’s advanced situation in various scientific fields and said “Iran ranks 16 in world artificial intelligence and in the field of linguistics, it also occupies a high rank.”

Joghataei highlighted the fact that one fifth of articles in medicine in Iran are about neuroscience and added “increasing collaboration and relations between research centers and institutes can lead to positive outcomes in the field of neuroscience.”

According to an announcement, two technological achievements, artificial blood vessels and polymer adhesive bandage, were unveiled at Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute on Monday.

The two new breakthroughs were unveiled at the presence of Mehdi Nekomanesh, the Head of the Iran Polymer and Petrochemical Institute.

Polymer adhesive bandage has been developed for the treatment of skin lesions.

Artificial blood vessels is the second produced good of this institute, which is now ready to enter the clinical stage. So far this product used to be imported. In addition to medical applications, artificial blood vessels are used in the treatment of cardiovascular and kidney problems as well as textile industry for the production of footwear and sports jackets.