Researchers have developed a user-friendly, affordable diagnostic tool that can extend high-quality HIV monitoring beyond centralised labs. [ + ]

It's never been known exactly how much penicillin prevents sore throats — the most common symptom of a Strep A infection. [ + ]

Acute stress may impair key brain functions involved in managing emotions — particularly in people living with distress-related disorders. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a smartphone-compatible alcohol sensor that can visually detect a full range of ethanol concentrations, without the need for complex electronics or lab tools. [ + ]

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Reconstructing bat organ physiology in the lab lets scientists explore how zoonotic viruses work — ie, those that jump from animals to humans. [ + ]

The 37.7-metre vessel will replace the 40-year-old MRV Ngerin, which has undertaken over 500 voyages but is now unable to meet the growing demands of modern marine science. [ + ]

Researchers say they have found the genes linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), after identifying 30 regions on the human genome associated with this debilitating condition. [ + ]

The TGA has approved SKYTROFA as a treatment for growth failure in children and adolescents aged from 3–18 years due to insufficient endogenous growth hormone secretion. [ + ]

The new blood test can rapidly detect abnormalities in up to 50% of all known rare genetic diseases in a matter of days by analysing the pathogenicity of thousands of gene mutations at once. [ + ]

A research team has found a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of a specific type of immune cell. [ + ]

Genetics accounts for about a quarter of the differences in when children take their first steps, suggesting that some children may naturally start walking earlier or later because of their genetic propensity. [ + ]

With DNA data and machine learning, accurate bacterial resistance predictions can be made in minutes. [ + ]

Researchers have shown how platelet clumping can be tracked in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), opening the door to safer, more personalised treatment. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered a new type of glycopeptide antibiotic known as saarvienin A, found to have strong activity against highly resistant bacterial strains.