Researchers have developed a new family of fluorescent molecules that glow in a surprising way, with promising applications in the study of living cells and the medicine of the future. [ + ]

Heparin has traditionally been injected and used to treat blood clots, but the new study tested it in an inhaled form, targeting the lungs directly. [ + ]

Adding microscopic particles to vinegar can make them more effective against dangerous bacterial infections — and the combination could help combat antibiotic resistance. [ + ]

Government funding will enable researchers to test a suite of next-generation therapies they have developed, including drugs designed to overcome the blood–brain barrier. [ + ]

Designed and developed in Australia, the PromarkerEso test is designed to offer a quick, non-invasive alternative to endoscopy for people with chronic reflux. [ + ]

Entelli-02 is a five-phage cocktail designed specifically to target Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC), a group of bacteria responsible for severe infections. [ + ]

The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has announced Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg and Professor Francine Marques as the recipients of the 2025 Jian Zhou Medal. [ + ]

Newborns who are exclusively fed colostrum in the first 72 hours following birth are five times less likely to develop a peanut allergy by 12–18 months, and 11 times less likely to develop multiple food allergies. [ + ]

The diagnostic tool consists of the sensor molecule thymol and a virus-specific sugar building block, both of which could be incorporated into confectionery such as chewing gum or lollipops. [ + ]

The Space Industry Association of Australia has commended the Australian Government on some major international agreements announced at the recent International Astronautical Congress. [ + ]

People who use SPF50+ sunscreen daily are more likely to be vitamin D deficient, while taking vitamin D₂ supplements can lead to a drop in the body's concentration of vitamin D₃. [ + ]

A low dose of the immunomodulatory drug anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) appears safe and effective in preventing progression of type 1 diabetes in young people. [ + ]

The first of the 2025 Nobel Prizes have been announced — and this year's awards recognise an Australian scientist for a discovery he made over 35 years ago. [ + ]

Two studies have found that a Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while a separate study has linked excess maternal folate to gestational diabetes. [ + ]

More accurate diagnosis of cortical dysplasia would lead to faster referrals for epilepsy surgery, fewer seizures and improved long-term developmental outcomes. [ + ]