Genetic differences contribute to both an increased risk of certain chronic pain types and a reduction in size of specific brain regions. [ + ]

A major breakthrough in further understanding acute rheumatic fever shows that skin infections are likely to be a significant cause of the disease. [ + ]

Until now, it was believed that the Adelaide Imipenemase (AIM-1) gene was only found in the South Australian capital city. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a smart and efficient new way of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to solid carbon. [ + ]

Inspired by the 'Lego-like' properties of DNA, researchers created a DNA-based fluorescent nanoantenna to help characterise the function of proteins. [ + ]

Researchers have discovered how to repurpose a molecule called PBT2 to break bacterial resistance to commonly used frontline antibiotics. [ + ]

The ~$10 million MCT beamline is the first part of Project BRIGHT, a $100 million upgrade of the 15-year-old Australian Synchrotron. [ + ]

The webinar will discuss the requirements of next-generation manufacturing execution systems and how companies can achieve accelerated pharma digitalisation. [ + ]

Scientists at the Salk Institute have uncovered a neural network in the brain that coordinates breathing rhythm with feelings of pain and fear. [ + ]

Physicists have examined a special system of colloidal particles, activated by laser light, that can act as an internal motor for self-propelling droplets. [ + ]

While drinking in the sun may cause your skin to burn more easily, alcohol drinkers in general may be more prone to skin cancer. [ + ]

Newborn babies with heart defects frequently exhibit abnormal extracardiac development of the brain or other organs as well. [ + ]

Study participants with no memory impairments and with higher coffee consumption had lower risk of transitioning to mild cognitive impairment or developing Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]

Scientists have identified two biological markers to improve embryo selection for IVF patients, which should help them to get pregnant sooner. [ + ]

Researchers have identified genetic evidence for the role of vitamin D deficiency in cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide. [ + ]