Iran, Russia Planning Joint Production of COVID-19 Vaccine
Senior Iranian and Russian officials have weighed plans for joint production of a vaccine for the novel coronavirus.
Sanofi Moves to COVID-19 Vaccine Clinical Trials
Sanofi administered the first patients with its experimental COVID-19 vaccine on Thursday, bringing it a step closer to the late-stage clinical trials it aims to kick start before year-end.
Science VP: US Sanctions Blessing for Iranian NTBFs
Iranian Vice President for Science and Technology Sorena Sattari said that US sanctions have been a blessing for the country’s new technology-based firms (NTBFs).
Midriff Fat in Men Worsens Prostate Cancer
A man with 40inch (103cm) waist or above has a 35 per cent higher risk of dying from prostate cancer than one who wears a 35inch (90cm) or lower trouser size, a research suggests.
First Treatment of Fainting Identified
Fainting affects one in two people during their lifetime. Those with recurrent episodes are often afraid to socialize or go to work. Today researchers report the first effective therapy.
Sanofi Kevzara Drug As COVID-19 Treatment Fails
The rheumatoid arthritis drug Kevzara has failed as a COVID-19 treatment, French drugmaker Sanofi said on Tuesday following a similar flop of a Roche product.
Wormholes Able of Human Transport Through Space, Time May Exist
Researchers have used quantum mechanics to theorize conditions that could result in wormholes large enough for humans.
Novo Nordisk of Denmark Unveils Insulin Production Line in Iran
The world's top insulin-maker, Novo Nordisk of Denmark, has unveiled a production line of the drug in Iran, the Iranian health minister said.
EU Offers 400 Million Euros for WHO Initiative for COVID-19 Vaccine
The European Commission said it would contribute 400 million euros ($476 million) to an initiative led by the World Health Organization to buy COVID-19 vaccines.
Expert Warns against Mass Use of Hand Sanitizer
The mass use of hand gels during the coronavirus pandemic can allow bacteria to develop immunity, an expert has warned.