Ancient lead exposure shaped human evolution
06 November, 2025An international study claims that exposure to lead may have influenced the evolution of hominid brains, behaviour, and even the development of language.
Sunbio UG500 mechanical + optical coagulation analyser
04 November, 2025Sunbio's UG500, available from Haematex, is a coagulation analyser for all types of blood clotting and chromogenic tests. It is a convenient and versatile instrument for labs engaged in haemostasis research.
Widespread resistance to common antibiotics is increasing: WHO
30 October, 2025Increasing resistance to essential antibiotics poses a growing threat to global health, with one in six lab-confirmed bacterial infections in 2023 found to be resistant to antibiotic treatments.
Dopamine helps our brains to let go of memories
29 October, 2025In a discovery that could reshape how we think about memory, researchers at Flinders University have shown that the brain actively forgets by utilising the same chemical that helps us learn.
Vaccine for elephant herpesvirus found to be safe
28 October, 2025The vaccine could prevent deadly elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus in calves — the group most at risk — and support conservation breeding programs worldwide.
Bacteriophage cocktail to combat superbugs
17 October, 2025Entelli-02 is a five-phage cocktail designed specifically to target Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC), a group of bacteria responsible for severe infections.
Exclusive colostrum intake may reduce risk of food allergies
15 October, 2025Newborns who are exclusively fed colostrum in the first 72 hours following birth are five times less likely to develop a peanut allergy by 12–18 months, and 11 times less likely to develop multiple food allergies.
Genes play an active role in gut health, researchers find
07 October, 2025It appears that genes play an active role in shaping bacterial communities, putting into question the idea that gut health can only be influenced by diet and supplements.
How an autism-linked mutation alters social behaviour
01 October, 2025Until now, the Shank3 gene had been associated with autism, but the biological mechanism underlying this connection remained unclear.
Studies provide hope for more protective COVID vaccines
30 September, 2025A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines, while a new nasal vaccine could stop infection in the nose before the virus spreads through the body.
Lymph nodes play a crucial role in cancer immunotherapy
26 September, 2025Lymph nodes provide the right environment for stem-like T cells — an important type of immune cell — to survive, multiply and produce killer cells that can fight cancer or viruses.
Protein-based therapy helps the body remove harmful cells
19 September, 2025Scientists have created a protein-based therapeutic tool that could change the way we treat diseases caused by harmful or unnecessary cells.
Shingles vaccine may reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
05 September, 2025Vaccination with either the recombinant herpes zoster vaccine or the live-attenuated zoster vaccine was associated with a statistically significant lower risk of stroke and heart attack compared to no vaccination.
Placebo pain relief works differently across the human body
03 September, 2025Researchers have used placebo pain relief to uncover a map-like system in the brainstem that controls pain differently depending on where it's felt in the body.
Over-the-counter medications linked to antibiotic resistance
29 August, 2025Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and paracetamol are quietly driving antibiotic resistance — what's more, they are amplifying it when used together.
