Protocol Endorsed for Virus Herbal Medicines Trial; WHO Says
The World Health Organization (WHO) endorsed a protocol for testing African herbal medicines as potential treatments for the coronavirus and other epidemics.
Rapid Coronavirus Test Shows Results in 90 Minutes
A rapid test can accurately diagnose a coronavirus infection within 90 minutes without needing a specialist laboratory, said scientists.
Iran Unveils Rival Drug of Israeli MS Medication
A second Iranian pharmaceutical company has unveiled a special drug for treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), saying it would rival a patented Israeli medication.
New Brain Implant ‘Bionic Eye’ Could Cure Blindness
A team of researchers has built a bionic device that they say can restore vision to the blind through a brain implant.
More Sleep Gets You Better Reaction to Negative, Positive Events
When a person sleeps less than their usual amount, they don't have as much of a boost in positive emotions from their positive events.
Astronomers Detect Potential Sign of Life in Venus Atmosphere
Astronomers have detected a rare molecule in the atmosphere of Venus that could be produced by living organisms, according to a new study.
China Vaccines Could Be Ready for Public Use in November
Coronavirus vaccines being developed in China may be ready for use by the general public as early as November.
Asymptomatic Children Can Spread COVID-19 to Adults
Asymptomatic children can transmit COVID-19 to adults, research by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed.
UK Resumed COVID-19 Vaccine Trial after A Pause
Pharma giant AstraZeneca and Oxford University said they had resumed a COVID-19 vaccine trial after getting the all-clear from British regulators.
Brainwaves in Sleep Can Predict Responding to Depression Treatment
Scientists have discovered that measuring brainwaves produced during REM sleep can predict whether a patient will respond to treatment from depression.