Researchers mimicked limpet tooth formation in a laboratory and used it to create a new composite biomaterial — one which could rival the strength of synthetics. [ + ]

Researchers discovered how to reduce the recurrence of skin cancer tumours by blocking a naturally occurring hormone that causes drug resistance in melanoma cells. [ + ]

ATAGI has recommended that people aged 50 to 64 years should have their fourth dose, while people aged 30 to 49 years may choose to have a fourth shot if they wish. [ + ]

The drug candidate uses a molecule found in the venom of the K’gari funnel-web spider, and can potentially prevent damage caused by heart attacks and stroke. [ + ]

Severe asthmatics have a distinct biochemical (metabolite) profile detectable in their urine — a breakthrough that could lead to more effective treatments. [ + ]

MRI scans can detect prostate cancer more accurately than the newer, prostate-specific PET/CT scanning technique. [ + ]

Researchers discovered elevated CMA1 levels in the lung tissues of patients with severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). [ + ]

Hydrogel granules made from polyvinyl alcohol function as a biological carrier for microorganism cultures, which decompose pollutants in wastewater. [ + ]

Even before carbohydrates reach the bloodstream, the very sight and smell of a meal trigger the release of insulin. [ + ]

The 4D flow MRI scan takes just 6–8 minutes and can provide precise imaging of the heart valves and the flow inside the heart. [ + ]

This suggests that survivors of cancer are a high-risk group that may need more aggressive cardiovascular disease prevention. [ + ]

Nominations for one of the most prestigious and longstanding awards available to the Australian medical research community are now open. [ + ]

Recordings from the retina can identify distinct signals for both ADHD and ASD, providing a potential biomarker for each condition. [ + ]

Women with a history of miscarriage and stillbirth have a higher risk of stroke in later life, according to new research. [ + ]

Japanese scientists have developed a method of extracting hydrogen peroxide from spent coffee grounds and tea leaf residue. [ + ]