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Genomic elements preserved across 700 million years of evolution
Australian scientists have found that humans share important genetic mechanisms with a prehistoric sea sponge that comes from the Great Barrier Reef. [ + ]
2020 Eureka Prizes go to a 'milkshake for malaria', ABC's Coronacast and an energy-making sewerage system
The prizes, presented by the Australian Museum, acknowledge a diverse group of brilliant minds tackling global problems. [ + ]
Oxford COVID-19 vaccine meets primary efficacy endpoint
Interim Phase 3 trial data shows that the vaccine candidate AZD1222 is effective at preventing COVID-19 and offers a high level of protection. [ + ]
Impending technological innovations of AI in medical diagnostics
Image recognition AI has the potential to revolutionise medical diagnostics, yet its current value proposition remains below the expectations of most radiologists. [ + ]
Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine meets primary endpoints
Pfizer and BioNTech have completed the final efficacy analysis in the ongoing Phase 3 study of their mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, BNT162b2. [ + ]
Mediterranean diet reduces effects of stress in animal model
Eating a Mediterranean diet may provide a relatively easy way to help lessen the physiological effects of stress and promote healthy ageing, according to a new study. [ + ]
Influenza vaccine manufacturing facility coming to Melbourne
A new high-tech vaccine manufacturing facility will soon be developed in Melbourne to help secure Australia's long-term supply of critical health products. [ + ]
Continued warming and wild weather: State of the Climate 2020
Continued warming of Australia's climate, an increase in extreme fire weather and rising sea levels are highlighted in the latest State of the Climate report. [ + ]
Russia claims 92% efficacy for COVID-19 vaccine
Hot on the heels of Pfizer and BioNTech's SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate, Russia's Sputnik V has demonstrated high efficacy of 92%. [ + ]
Rapid diagnostic could save people from dying of blood loss
A diagnostic made from a glass slide, Teflon film and a piece of paper can test for levels of fibrinogen concentration in blood in less than four minutes. [ + ]
Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine shows 90% efficacy
Pfizer and BioNTech say their SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate has proved more than 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants without prior evidence of infection. [ + ]
MRI contrast agent enables Alzheimer's screening
The contrast agent enables real-time visualisation and detection of the size and amount of amyloid beta in the brain — a main hallmark of Alzheimer's disease (AD). [ + ]
The three biggest trends in modern lab design
Modern labs are evolving into open, collaborative workspaces designed for lifelong learning, teaching and cross-functional teamwork. [ + ]
Children use both brain hemispheres to understand language
Whereas adults process most discrete neural tasks in specific areas in one or the other of their brain's two hemispheres, infants and young children use both. [ + ]
Air pollution may have increased COVID-19 deaths by 15%
Long-term exposure to air pollution has been linked to an increased risk of dying from COVID-19, according to an international study. [ + ]
