An eggshell fragment from the site of Bash Tepa, representing one of the earliest pieces of evidence for chickens on the Silk Road. Credit: Robert Spengler Chickens are one of the most economically important animals in the world today. However, the story of their origins and dispersal across the ancient world is still poorly understood. […]
Turkmenistan and Japan explore prospects of research cooperation
On 20 March 2024, at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan, Ambassador of Turkmenistan A. Bayramov met with a delegation of the University of Tsukuba headed by Vice President and Executive Director for Collaborative Research Mr. Kanaho Yasunori. The meeting discussed prospects for cooperation between Turkmenistan and Tsukuba University. Special attention was paid to the […]
Education Minister of Turkmenistan is on visit to Qatar
On 25-28 February 2024, a delegation headed by the Minister of Education of Turkmenistan Bayramgul Orazdurdyeva is on a working visit to Doha, Qatar, foreign ministry of Turkmenistan reports. On the first day of the visit, the delegation of Turkmenistan was welcomed by Qatar State Minister of Education and Higher Education Buthaina bint Ali Al […]
Cyanobacteria Building Materials: A New Frontier in Turkmen Science
Exciting research is underway at the biotechnology laboratory of the Technology Center of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, focusing on the potential of cyanobacteria, or “blue-green algae,” to revolutionize construction materials, Neutral Turkmenistan Newspaper reports. The research aims at exploring the use of cyanobacteria in bio-nanotechnology, specifically for creating a “living” building material. Additionally, […]
Turkmen Scientists are Experimenting with Microalgae-based Green Wastewater Treatment
Combating environmental challenges with nature’s help, Turkmen scientists are making strides in “green” wastewater treatment using microalgae. 2023 saw promising experiments demonstrating the effectiveness of these microscopic plants in cleaning collector and drainage waters, even those burdened with pollutants. Ovezdurdy Djumadurdiyev, a Senior researcher at the Renewable Energy Research and Production Center of the State […]
Uzbekistan Innovates with Tomato-Based COVID Vaccine
Uzbek scientists have developed a new generation vaccine against COVID-19 coronavirus infection based on genetic vectors and tomato. The tomato variety or TOMAVAC tomato vaccine was created as a result of placing a fragment of the gene encoding the S1 protein antigen of the coronavirus in special vectors. Such a tomato regularly produces the S1 […]
Galactomannan from Gleditsia: A Sustainable Solution for the Food and Pharma Industries – developments from Turkmen scientists
The biotechnology laboratory at the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan has made significant strides in developing a sustainable method for producing galactomannan, a natural gel widely used in the food and pharmaceutical industries. This innovative approach utilizes the readily available Gleditsia tree, a familiar sight in gardens and parks across Turkmenistan. Beyond its ornamental value, […]
Turkmen Scientists introduce Biotechnological Advancements in Cotton Cultivation
Biotechnology, a field that harnesses the power of living organisms and their byproducts for technological advancements, is rapidly gaining traction in Turkmenistan. This is a relatively new direction in the world and scientists of Turkmenistan have joined experiments on the introduction of biotechnological methods in agricultural production. Olga Arzyamova, a Candidate of Biological Sciences and […]
Harnessing Nature’s Bounty: Novel Cosmetic and Medicinal Products from Turkmen Raw Materials
The Technology Center of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan is continuously exploring the potential of local raw materials to develop innovative products in the fields of medicine and cosmetology. Their latest advancements showcase the transformative power of nature’s offerings. Rejuvenating Skin with Silkworm Pupae Oil Altyn Rakhmanova, Head of the Biotechnology Laboratory, highlights one […]
Russian archaeological expedition resumes excavations in southern Turkmenistan
After a four-year of pandemic-caused break, the Russian archaeological expedition exploring the settlement of Ilgynly-Depe in southern Turkmenistan has resumed its work, TASS reported, with reference to Natalia Solovyova, the expedition head and director of the Center for Rescue Archaeology at the Institute of the History of Material Culture of the Russian Academy of Sciences. […]
Turkmen Scientists Develop Microcapsule Technology for Medicinal Plant Extracts
Scientists at the Technology Center of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan have developed a technology for producing microcapsules from medicinal plant extracts. Altyn Rakhmanova, head of the Center’s biotechnology laboratory, announced the breakthrough in an interview with the newspaper “Neutral Turkmenistan.” “Our laboratory specialists have developed a microencapsulation technology for medicinal plants and used […]
Education, science and healthcare sector of Turkmenistan: key facts
The “Program of the President of Turkmenistan for the socio-economic development of the country in 2022-2028” envisages the construction of 40 preschool institutions, 54 general education institutions, and the commissioning of 4 new higher professional educational institutions in the country. Deputy Prime Minister N.Amannepesov, who oversees the healthcare, education and science sector, writes about this […]
Development and transformation of education, science, research system in Turkmenistan
nCa Report Coinciding with the Science Day, President Berdymuhamedov chaired on Wednesday (12 June 2019) a special session of the government to discuss the future directions of the education, science and research system in Turkmenistan. The session was held at the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and the participants included the deputy prime ministers, ministers, […]
Развитие и трансформация системы образования и научно-исследовательской сферы в Туркменистане
Доклад nCa В среду (12 июня 2019 года) под председательством президента Бердымухамедова состоялось специальное заседание правительства, посвященное обсуждению перспективных направлений развития системы образования, науки и исследований в Туркменистане. Заседание прошло в Академии наук Туркменистана. В нем приняли участие вице-премьеры, министры, депутаты Парламента, руководители многих учреждений, связанных с образованием, наукой и исследованиями, а также видные педагоги, […]