Exercise increases the levels of certain proteins known to strengthen communication between brain cells across synapses, which may help keep dementia at bay. [ + ]

Researchers from The University of Auckland have designed a pacemaker that re-establishes the heart's naturally irregular beat. [ + ]

The FFP2 face mask notifies the user via their smartphone when the permitted carbon dioxide (CO₂) limits inside the mask are exceeded. [ + ]

A reduced dose of an Australian-developed rotavirus vaccine produced a robust immune response in children at risk from deadly diarrhoeal disease in Africa. [ + ]

These tests would involve measuring the blood level of a substance that varies in concentration depending on which variant of ALS the patient has. [ + ]

Spending time in natural spaces has been found to improve mental wellbeing, but different people experience and benefit from nature differently. [ + ]

Have you ever wondered why we can trust the clean water coming out of our taps? The results of your blood test? That it's actually a litre when you fill up? [ + ]

It is well known that female carriers of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations have increased risk of cancers, but there are increased risks for male carriers as well. [ + ]

Scientists are working to commercialise advanced products for firefighting, building protection and other applications, utilising a material known as MXene. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. [ + ]

Cytiva has announced the winner of its first BioChallenge for the Australia and New Zealand region (ANZ). [ + ]

From 3 February, eligible Australians aged 16 and 17 years old will be able to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine. [ + ]

Lumos Diagnostics has agreed to establish a manufacturing facility and innovation hub in Victoria, which will help the state to secure critical supplies of RATs. [ + ]

A Zika virus vaccine candidate has been shown to be effective at preventing the virus from passing from mother to foetus in preclinical animal studies. [ + ]

Costing just US$51 to make, the compact kit could offer a testing solution for areas with little access to well-equipped labs or trained personnel. [ + ]