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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]

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

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. [ + ]

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

By using biotechnological techniques and treatments with high light intensity, the levels of beta-carotene in leaves can be multiplied up to 30 times by creating new places to store it. [ + ]

When screening pregnant women for gestational diabetes, casual blood glucose testing misses 70% of cases. [ + ]

Diadem is a biomedical device that uses ultrasound to non-invasively stimulate deep brain regions, disrupting the faulty signals that lead to chronic pain. [ + ]

The new membrane is designed so the captured molecules can be extracted into a solution for testing, enabling real-time monitoring of contamination. [ + ]

A monoclonal antibody appears effective at neutralising the numerous variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related viruses in animals that could pose a threat if they were to spread in people. [ + ]

New research reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumour growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment — especially for older adults. [ + ]

MTPConnect will inject some much-needed funding for Australian SMEs to commercialise innovative medical products to better treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes. [ + ]