The CUREator+ Dementia and Cognitive Decline incubator program aims to support novel approaches that will prolong or improve the lives of Australians living with dementia and their caregivers. [ + ]

The $27m project will see researchers map 50 million human cells from 10,000 people to identify unique genomic fingerprints of autoimmune diseases, heart diseases and cancer. [ + ]

Arachidonic acid — a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid — may exert an effect on bipolar disorder risk by affecting neurodevelopmental pathways. [ + ]

While recent studies in humans have highlighted the co-occurrence of ASD and PTSD, the link between the disorders is often overlooked and remains poorly understood. [ + ]

Being taller at early puberty and experiencing quicker pubertal growth were associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation — an irregular and abnormally fast heart rate. [ + ]

Researchers have created tiny droplets that can detect viral protein biomarkers, indicating the presence of certain diseases, when activated by laser light. [ + ]

Often referred to as a cousin of MS due to shared symptoms, MOGAD is a little-known autoimmune condition where the body attacks a protein in the brain, resulting in a swollen central nervous system. [ + ]

A new study has used antibodies as biomarkers to identify persistent or resolved peanut allergy during the first 10 years of life. [ + ]

Australia's science bodies have been broadly positive about the 2024–25 federal Budget — particularly the announcement of a strategic examination of Australia's R&D system. [ + ]

Perinatal transmission of HIV to newborns is associated with serious cognitive deficits as children grow older, according to an analysis of 35 studies. [ + ]

Researchers used a computer library of molecules that have been synthesised together with molecules that are entirely theoretical at the moment to find the best catalyst for a specific chemical reaction. [ + ]

Scientists from Colossal Biosciences and The University of Melbourne have introduced genetic resistance against the cane toad toxin into marsupial cells. [ + ]

Scientists at QIMR Berghofer, the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and the Bio21 Institute have received grants to establish new cancer research facilities. [ + ]

The anticoagulant's anti-clotting action can be rapidly stopped on demand, which could enable new surgical and post-operative drugs that minimise the risk of serious bleeding. [ + ]

Japanese researchers have engineered a mirror for X-rays that can be flexibly shaped, resulting in high levels of precision at the atomic level and increased stability. [ + ]