Nitrogen-bisphosphonates — drugs commonly prescribed for osteoporosis — reduced the risk of premature mortality by 34% in a cohort of over 6000 individuals. [ + ]

Researchers have succeeded in viewing previously inaccessible details of certain chemical processes, showing there are significant discrete stages to these processes. [ + ]

Created by Australian scientists, the early-stage vaccine was shown to provide substantial protection against tuberculosis in a preclinical laboratory setting. [ + ]

The discovery of the previously unknown mutation could lead to routine testing of individuals with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer. [ + ]

A simple, reversible chemical treatment can segregate X-bearing sperm from Y-bearing sperm, allowing dramatic alteration of the normal 50:50 male/female offspring ratio. [ + ]

The artificial 'chameleon skin' changes colour when exposed to light and could be used in applications such as active camouflage and large-scale dynamic displays. [ + ]

The 2nd ChemLinked Food Regulatory Conference – Oceania 2019 (CLFRC 2019) is being held on 20 November 2019 at the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney. [ + ]

Using Lego-like replaceable drug cartridges and Bluetooth Low Energy, the device can target specific neurons of interest using drugs and light for prolonged periods. [ + ]

Farmers on mainland South Australia will be given the choice to plant genetically modified (GM) food crops next season. [ + ]

The Fellowship provides support to projects that have a local community focus and which often struggle to secure funding or face high competition. [ + ]

Finding an accessible, easy way to monitor blood pressure is important given that nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure and many don't even know they have it. [ + ]

While carbon monoxide is lethal for humans, microbiologists have found that some pathogens utilise this deadly gas as an energy source when other nutrients are not available. [ + ]

The Australian Government will provide over $30 million to 16 projects under Round 7 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants. [ + ]

Scientists have discovered 45 new genetic variants that put people at a greater risk of developing the most common form of skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. [ + ]

Scientists have developed a method that can check the condition of the genome, helping to inform people how youthful their bodies actually are. [ + ]