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Melanoma-causing mutation can lie dormant in healthy skin
Researchers found many examples of the mutation in normal skin, including skin next to a mole and a melanoma as well as in sun-exposed and sun-protected skin. [ + ]
CSIRO announces 300+ job cuts as part of restructure
CSIRO will need to reduce roles in its Research Units by 300–350 full-time equivalent staff in order to achieve a new, sharpened research focus. [ + ]
Antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found in plain sight
The antibiotic in question is an intermediate chemical in the natural process that produces the well-known antibiotic methylenomycin A. [ + ]
Rapid imaging method shows how medicine moves beneath the skin
Researchers have developed a rapid imaging technique that allows them to visualise, within minutes, how drugs move through and settle in the skin's layers. [ + ]
Synchron raises $305m to advance brain–computer interfaces
Synchron's Stentrode BCI platform is billed as the world's first endovascular brain–computer interface, designed to translate brain activity into digital commands. [ + ]
No clear link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism/ADHD
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, according to an in-depth review. [ + ]
Colon cancer DNA in blood can guide chemo decisions
A simple blood test could change how doctors decide which patients with colon cancer need chemotherapy, according to an international study.
[ + ]Light at night can increase heart disease risk
Being exposed to bright light at night can significantly increase your chances of developing serious heart problems, including heart attacks, strokes and heart failure. [ + ]
Scientists find new driver of ovarian cancer spread
A cell surface receptor known as F2R could serve as both a diagnostic marker for ovarian cancer and a therapeutic target for treatment. [ + ]
Hundreds of animal studies flagged for problematic images
Researchers found many instances of image duplication within publications, as well as across different publications, even when authors claimed the images came from separate experiments. [ + ]
Hormone therapy shifts body proteins to match gender identity
Researchers have discovered that gender-affirming hormone therapy can alter body proteins to match a person's gender identity, potentially affecting susceptibility to certain health conditions. [ + ]
Blood test could be used to diagnose Parkinson's earlier
Researchers have developed a new method that requires only a blood draw, offering a non-invasive way to detect and monitor disease progression before major symptoms appear. [ + ]
Air quality expert wins 2025 PM's Prize for Science
Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska's work in the study of air quality provided vital insight in the fight against the spread of COVID-19. [ + ]
Targeting 'molecular bodyguards' weakens prostate cancer cells
Research reveals that two enzymes — PDIA1 and PDIA5 — act as 'molecular bodyguards' for the androgen receptor (AR), a protein that fuels prostate cancer. [ + ]
Females found to carry a higher genetic risk of depression
An international team of scientists has discovered about twice as many genetic 'flags' for depression in the DNA of females compared with males. [ + ]
