Mathematical modelling shows that continents remain weak and prone to destruction in their infancy, then progressively melt and differentiate to become stable continents. [ + ]

The hub is set to elevate local genomics research and clinical trials to a global scale by establishing three core platforms in clinical genomics, bioinformatics and health economics. [ + ]

Professor Mark Febbraio won the award for leading the development of a potential new treatment for obesity, type 2 diabetes and muscle mass loss. [ + ]

Researchers have detected a connection between Brachyspira, a genus of bacteria in the intestines, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) — especially the form that causes diarrhoea. [ + ]

The antiviral drug remdesivir is not recommended for patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19, regardless of how severely ill they are. [ + ]

A new gene therapy approach could one day treat an eye disease that leads to a progressive loss of vision and affects thousands of people across the globe. [ + ]

Primary efficacy analysis of the Phase 3 study of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine candidate, mRNA-1273, has confirmed a vaccine efficacy of 94.1%. [ + ]

The bioprinting method is faster and more reliable than previous methods, with the ability to create about 200 mini kidneys in 10 minutes without compromising quality. [ + ]

Researchers used field data to 'train' a machine-learning model to detect gamba grass from high-resolution, multispectral satellite imagery. [ + ]

The health benefits of the humble egg might not be all they're cracked up to be, as a longitudinal study has shown that excess egg consumption increased the risk of diabetes in Chinese adults. [ + ]

Australian researchers have shown for the first time a link between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, an often fatal lung condition, and the gut microbiome. [ + ]

A nasal spray that can provide effective protection against the SARS-Cov-2 virus has been developed, using materials already cleared for use in humans. [ + ]

An experimental Alzheimer's disease treatment is proving effective at treating some of the most persistent, life-threatening antibiotic-resistant bacteria. [ + ]

A tumour-like coral disease is prevalent in the reef systems around the Cocos Keeling Islands, affecting the coral's ability to reproduce and grow effectively. [ + ]

Neck, head and anal cancers linked to human papilloma viruses (HPV) could be detected early, thanks to a highly specific diagnostic test. [ + ]