Australian health regulations require medical records to be retained for decades, with physical archives susceptible to degradation over time. Without robust digital backups, the loss of such data has the potential to be permanent. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a simple method for automated the manufacturing of lung organoids — clusters of cells containing the same cell types as full-sized organs. [ + ]

By sharing best practice and providing useful resources, librarians can support researchers in proactively improving image integrity and avoiding issues prior to publication. [ + ]

'Drains' in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get clogged up in people who show signs of developing Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]

The majority of all centrifuge accidents are understood to result from user error. These tips from OHAUS will help to ensure safe operation. [ + ]

The RNA sequences are understood to be the oldest ever recovered, coming from mammoth tissue preserved in the Siberian permafrost for nearly 40,000 years. [ + ]

In everyday life, voice interaction with technology can save time and reduce friction. The same applies in scientific research. [ + ]

The risk of rare heart complications following COVID-19 vaccination in children was found to be substantially lower than the risk following infection. [ + ]

Several key factors will shape whether AI becomes a truly reliable scientific partner or remains a promising but risky frontier, says Andrew Wyatt from Sapio Sciences. [ + ]

An international study claims that exposure to lead may have influenced the evolution of hominid brains, behaviour, and even the development of language. [ + ]

The test addresses the need for a quick and reliable diagnostic for a complex, challenging-to-identify illness. [ + ]

New studies have found that PFAS exposure can significantly alter male reproductive health, and PFAS levels in mothers' blood during pregnancy are associated with their children's brain structure and function. [ + ]

A gene found in supercentenarians, who live exceptionally long lives, could counteract the cardiovascular damage caused by progeria, which causes children to age rapidly. [ + ]

A filtration system that can recover untapped critical resources such as copper and lithium from mining waste is being developed by scientists at ANU. [ + ]

Liver damage can be caused in people after exposure to high levels of acrolein, especially in those with the ALDH2*2 gene variant. [ + ]