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Bacteria can cause — or prevent — wheezing in young children
Combinations of bacteria found in dust at day care facilities have been linked to wheezing in young children — but those with more mature gut microbiota are less likely to develop the condition. [ + ]
NIST reference materials to help combat seafood fraud
The new reference materials can help food inspectors assess the authenticity of seafood, which can then help verify where the seafood was caught or produced. [ + ]
Lead exposure causes far more death, IQ loss than we thought
Lead contributed to 5.5 million adult deaths from cardiovascular disease and the loss of 765 million IQ points in children under the age of five in 2019. [ + ]
NASA's first ever asteroid sample has landed on Earth
NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft travelled across the solar system and back to visit an asteroid named Bennu and collect a sample — a sample that has now been brought back to Earth. [ + ]
Transplanting patients' own lung cells could 'cure' COPD
Researchers have shown that it is possible to repair damaged lung tissue in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) using the patients' own lung cells. [ + ]
Giant 'bubble' of galaxies a remnant of the early universe
Astronomers have discovered a giant 'bubble' of galaxies, measuring one billion light-years across, which they believe to be a fossil-like remnant of the birth of the universe. [ + ]
T cells in the brain slow progression of Alzheimer's
Scientists have found that a subset of CD8+ T cells in the brain lessens the activation of microglia and limits disease pathology in a model of Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Novel test detects hard-to-find cervical cancers
The test appears sensitive for detecting cervical adenocarcinoma — which accounts for up to 25% of cervical cancer cases — as well as its precursor lesions, adenocarcinoma in situ. [ + ]
Scientists find new strains of influenza A virus in pigs
Scientists have uncovered several previously unknown strains of swine flu viruses that have been circulating unnoticed in Cambodian pig populations over the past 15 years. [ + ]
Shocking truths: tips for lab technicians to handle electrical hazards
This article discusses some of the most well-known electrical hazards lab technicians face, as well as how they can handle electrical accidents safely and responsibly. [ + ]
COVID causes mitochondrial dysfunction in multiple organs
The genes of the mitochondria, the energy producers of our cells, can be negatively impacted by SARS-CoV-2, leading to dysfunction in multiple organs beyond the lungs. [ + ]
Catalyst-coated lampshades work as indoor air purifiers
Scientists have designed catalyst-coated lampshades that work with halogen and incandescent light bulbs to transform indoor air pollutants into harmless compounds. [ + ]
Reduced grey matter in frontal lobes linked to teenage smoking
Levels of grey matter in two parts of the brain may be linked to a desire to start smoking during adolescence and the strengthening of nicotine addiction. [ + ]
Choosing the right PPE for scientists and other lab personnel
How can employers ensure their workers have everything they need to protect their health and wellbeing? Here is what you need to look out for. [ + ]
Govt agrees to all recommendations of ARC Review
The government has agreed to improve the governance of the Australian Research Council and to strengthen the integrity of decision-making processes. [ + ]
