Scientists have created nanosized capsules that could be used to deliver drugs and messenger RNA (mRNA), a molecule that instructs cells to produce proteins. [ + ]

Carbon dioxide is a major factor in prolonging the life of SARS-CoV-2 variants present in tiny droplets circulating in the atmosphere, according to a new study. [ + ]

The Australian Government is investing in a "once-in-a-generation transformation of health and medical research", according to Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler. [ + ]

The simulated effects of microgravity significantly affect rhythmicity and sleep in humans, which could negatively affect the physiology and performance of astronauts in space. [ + ]

Advanced hybrid closed loop (AHCL) insulin pumps are designed to constantly measure blood sugar levels, using specific algorithms to dose insulin and automatically keep blood sugar levels in check. [ + ]

By modifying a refrigerator commonly used in both research and industry, researchers have reduced the time and energy required to cool materials to within a few degrees above absolute zero. [ + ]

Researchers have created drug-loaded, 3D-printed films that kill more than 80% of liver cancer cells while minimising the systematic toxicities of traditional chemotherapy. [ + ]

A quick and reliable method for distinguishing between elephant and mammoth ivory has long been a goal, as current methods are time-consuming and expensive. [ + ]

The breakthrough could shed new light on unsolved crimes, as forensic gel lifters are used globally to preserve and visualise fingerprints found at crime scenes. [ + ]

The harder your brain works at your job, the less likely you may be to have memory and thinking problems later in life. [ + ]

Respected journalist and presenter Steve Liebmann has been confirmed as host and MC for the Accreditation Matters conference, coming to ICC Sydney in June. [ + ]

The FDA-approved medications, when given in combination, target two proteins that regulate the heart muscle's regeneration capabilities. [ + ]

The monitoring of measurable residual disease (MRD), medication and low-dose chemotherapy is helping patients live longer with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). [ + ]

To help reduce ammonia's energy footprint, researchers set out to create a reaction that can proceed stably at much lower temperatures without becoming deactivated. [ + ]

Researchers have constructed an improved mid-infrared microscope, enabling them to see the structures inside living bacteria at the nanometre scale. [ + ]