Researchers have found an innovative way to amplify the power of antibiotics, using cold atmospheric-pressure plasma as a weapon to enhance their strength. [ + ]

Colchicine, a widely available gout medication, has been approved by the FDA to be used in low doses to prevent cardiovascular events in patients with coronary disease. [ + ]

As the first known close-in planet around a core-helium burning star, Halla shows that exoplanet discoveries might still surprise us by appearing where they are least expected. [ + ]

To accommodate the growing need for expert advice amongst parliamentarians, Science & Technology Australia has appointed 26 new STEM Ambassadors. [ + ]

Researchers have devised a strategy that combines ultrasound with microbubbles to deliver both oxygen and cancer drugs to tumours. [ + ]

A so-called 'biological camera' harnesses living cells and their inherent biological mechanisms to encode and store data in DNA, bypassing the constraints of current DNA storage methods. [ + ]

Medigrowth, a fully licensed Australian medicinal cannabis biotech, has announced plans to build a Centre of Excellence in Geelong in partnership with Deakin University. [ + ]

Hong Kong researchers have been examining the use of antibiotics and their impact in the context of local environmental ecology, food safety and children's health. [ + ]

Researchers have demonstrated that diagnosis of multiple sclerosis can be significantly improved by measuring the thickness of retinal layers in the eye. [ + ]

Immune and tumour cells compete over glutamine, a major nutrient in their local environment, with significant implications for anticancer activity. [ + ]

A newly developed protein that works like an antifreeze agent could be used to freeze and defrost biological material without causing any damage. [ + ]

A new technology has been deployed to quite literally shed further light on an age-old question: what are the origins of life on Earth? [ + ]

A new online platform to explore computationally calculated chemical reaction pathways has been released, allowing for in-depth understanding and design of chemical reactions. [ + ]

Long COVID is not caused by an immune inflammatory reaction to COVID-19, as emerging data demonstrates that immune activation may persist for months after COVID-19. [ + ]

Australia's latest biotech incubator is calling for innovative early-stage Australian biotechs to take up residency in its new facility in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct. [ + ]