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Shorter courses of antibiotics prove equally effective
A shorter-than-standard course of antibiotics can be equally effective, and helps limit the development of resistance as a result. [ + ]
Universal virus detection platform could replace PCR
A new viral diagnostic strategy using reactive polymer-grafted, double-stranded RNAs is expected to serve as a pre-screening tester for a wide range of viruses with enhanced sensitivity. [ + ]
Collaboration to develop a universal influenza vaccine
Intravacc and Versatope have signed a research service agreement to further develop a universal vaccine against influenza. [ + ]
Controversial hydroxychloroquine study retracted
The saga surrounding the treatment of COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine has a new development, after a study warning against its use in COVID-19 patients was retracted. [ + ]
How cells remember their identity
Cancer is often the result of DNA mutations or problems with how cells divide, which can lead to cells 'forgetting' what type of cell they are or how to function properly. [ + ]
Scientists discover a gene for staying thin
We all know those people who can eat what they want but do not appear to gain weight, leading scientists to look for genes linked to thinness. [ + ]
Saliva tests for COVID-19 could replace nasal swabs
Saliva can be used to diagnose the presence and transmission of COVID-19, and to monitor immunity to SARS-Cov-2. [ + ]
Pulsar observed 'powering up'
Astronomers have observed the full process of material spiralling into a distant neutron star, triggering an X-ray outburst thousands of times brighter than our Sun. [ + ]
Free access for research engagement platform
Kudos is providing the global academic community with complimentary access to its premium service to ensure researchers can continue to communicate their work. [ + ]
More cells = more movement
New research has revealed that cell movement actually increases when there are more cells around, contrary to what scientists have always believed. [ + ]
Non-antibiotic medication linked to antibiotic resistance
Common non-antibiotic medications like anti-inflammatories and a lipid-lowering cholesterol drug can apparently accelerate the spread of antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
Computer model identifies drug-resistant mutations
The approach could significantly improve the ongoing challenge of developing drugs that combat resistant cancers, as well as resistant bacterial and viral infections. [ + ]
Antibody for bird flu detected in 20 min
Researchers have used a portable analyser to detect anti-avian influenza virus antibody in blood serum within 20 minutes. [ + ]
Over $40m funding for health and medical research projects
Awarded to only the highest-performing researchers of any career stage, NHMRC Investigator Grants provide investigators with five-year funding for their projects. [ + ]
Autoimmunity drugs turned into anticancer treatments
Scientists have discovered a way to transform drugs previously developed to treat autoimmunity into antibodies with powerful anticancer activity. [ + ]
