People who use SPF50+ sunscreen daily are more likely to be vitamin D deficient, while taking vitamin D₂ supplements can lead to a drop in the body's concentration of vitamin D₃. [ + ]

A low dose of the immunomodulatory drug anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) appears safe and effective in preventing progression of type 1 diabetes in young people. [ + ]

The first of the 2025 Nobel Prizes have been announced — and this year's awards recognise an Australian scientist for a discovery he made over 35 years ago. [ + ]

Two studies have found that a Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while a separate study has linked excess maternal folate to gestational diabetes. [ + ]

More accurate diagnosis of cortical dysplasia would lead to faster referrals for epilepsy surgery, fewer seizures and improved long-term developmental outcomes. [ + ]

It appears that genes play an active role in shaping bacterial communities, putting into question the idea that gut health can only be influenced by diet and supplements. [ + ]

A gilt-edged project led by UQ PhD student Javeria Bashir has produced specially crafted gold nanoparticles that can highlight cancer markers in samples like urine, saliva or blood. [ + ]

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has elected 35 new Fellows as well as its next President — former Australian Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley. [ + ]

The newly launched institute is an independent, not-for-profit innovation engine to translate world-class research into space-enabled solutions for the economy, society and national security. [ + ]

Researchers found that people whose fathers began smoking during puberty (at age 15 or younger) were around nine months to a year older than their chronological age on average. [ + ]

Until now, the Shank3 gene had been associated with autism, but the biological mechanism underlying this connection remained unclear. [ + ]

The TGA has issued a safety advisory regarding imported unregistered melatonin products, after finding significant discrepancies in the actual melatonin content compared to the labelled amounts. [ + ]

A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines, while a new nasal vaccine could stop infection in the nose before the virus spreads through the body. [ + ]

Lymph nodes provide the right environment for stem-like T cells — an important type of immune cell — to survive, multiply and produce killer cells that can fight cancer or viruses. [ + ]

While squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis is often easy, the challenge lies in the preoperative assessment — determining how aggressively the tumour is growing to plan and prioritise surgery appropriately. [ + ]