The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, for their discovery of microRNA — a class of tiny RNA molecules that plays a crucial role in gene regulation. [ + ]

Food antigens like milk proteins help keep tumours from growing in the small intestines, with new experiments revealing how these proteins trigger the intestinal immune system. [ + ]

Professor Matthew Bailes received the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for his discovery of fast radio bursts, which is helping to determine how much normal matter exists in the universe. [ + ]

Babies born to women consuming a high-fat, sugary diet are at risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in later life, according to a new study. [ + ]

Scientists are using soundwaves in soil to aid ecosystem recovery, demonstrating the benefits of acoustic stimulation on the growth rate and sporulation of a plant growth-promoting fungus. [ + ]

Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower, have been found to lower blood pressure in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure. [ + ]

The WA Government has signed an MOU with UWA and CSIRO to develop the latter's 10 ha site in Floreat into a biomedical industry hub, as part of a wider biomedical precinct. [ + ]

The free shingles vaccination is now available to more Australians over 18 who are immunocompromised due to an underlying health condition or as a side effect of treatment. [ + ]

A next-generation uniform prototype employs nanofibres to safeguard wearers from chemical and biological threats by filtering out harmful particles. [ + ]

Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children and also reduce the onward transmission of colds to family members. [ + ]

Researchers have identified a new method for functional brain imaging, dubbed functional conductivity imaging, to assist with studies of the brain, brain disorders and the spinal cord. [ + ]

Daily administration of cannabidiol, a substance obtained from the cannabis plant, extends lifespan and improves symptoms associated with Leigh syndrome in animal models. [ + ]

Long-term exposure to pharmaceutical pollutants is dramatically altering fish behaviour, life history and reproductive traits, according to the results of a five-year investigation. [ + ]

Genetic variations affecting melatonin production may play a significant role in the development and exacerbation of ADHD symptoms. [ + ]

When electrical stimulation is applied to the implant, it can convey that electrical signal to boost the regrowth of the injured axons. [ + ]