The reproducibility problem has plagued biomedical science for decades, but it came into the limelight in 2012 when Amgen scientists reported that they couldn't reproduce 47 out of 53 'landmark' publications. [ + ]

The Australian life sciences and biotech industry is witnessing a resurgence in activity, which is expected to continue over the next 12 months. [ + ]

Scientists have discovered that cells once thought to be useful, and even a liability, could be important tools in the fight against disease — including the development of a vaccine against HIV. [ + ]

Replacing two naturally occurring molecules in the body could reverse symptoms of ageing, potentially influencing how the body responds to and performs exercise. [ + ]

Exposure of pregnant women and children to common thyroid-hormone-disrupting toxins may be linked to the increased incidence of brain development disorders. [ + ]

Vitamin D plays an important role in the brain development of children, according to Western Australian researchers. [ + ]

US researchers have evaluated a new device, worn like a visor, which can detect emergent large-vessel occlusion in patients with suspected stroke with 92% accuracy. [ + ]

The first non-human primate trials of a dual vaccine developed in Australia for the zika and chikungunya viruses are about to begin in the United States. [ + ]

A new drug is said to slow the progression of disability in secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a double-blind, randomised, phase III trial. [ + ]

One in four pharmaceuticals have been found to inhibit the growth of bacteria in the human gut, according to a large-scale international study. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a new drug screening technique that could lead to the rapid identification of fentanyl, as well as a vast number of other drugs of abuse. [ + ]

Scientists have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to target RNA — as opposed to DNA — and in the process corrected a protein imbalance in cells from a dementia patient. [ + ]

A Melbourne researcher has helped design what is claimed to be the world's first modular hearing aid — a breakthrough that took 130 prototypes to get right. [ + ]

Scientists have discovered that Cas9 'DNA scissors' can also readily target RNA, in a breakthrough that could have far-reaching ramifications. [ + ]

A national survey has revealed that female scientists are not getting the same opportunities for promotion or seniority as their male peers with similar qualifications and experience. [ + ]