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Phosphine discovery hints at life on Venus
The detection of a rare molecule known as phosphine, in the clouds of the planet Venus, points to the potential existence of extraterrestrial 'aerial' life. [ + ]
Steroids improve outcomes for severe COVID-19 infections
Studies of critically ill patients with COVID-19 show that fewer patients died and less ICU support was required when patients received corticosteroids. [ + ]
The importance of quantitative cell culture for successful experiments
The human eye is not good at measuring something quantitatively. Despite this, many cell culture processes today still rely on visual observation. [ + ]
AI algorithm assists in diagnosing skin diseases
South Korean researchers have developed a deep learning-based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm that can accurately classify cutaneous skin disorders. [ + ]
'Breastfeeding' hormone present in new dads
New fathers are flooded with prolactin — the same chemical found in breastfeeding mothers — which unlocks the paternal instinct and helps to make them better dads. [ + ]
CSL agrees to manufacture COVID-19 vaccines for Australia
Biotech company CSL has signed two separate heads of agreement (HoA) for COVID-19 vaccines should clinical trials prove successful. [ + ]
Sea ice changes hold clues to controlling CO2 levels
Sea ice across the Southern Ocean played a crucial role in controlling atmospheric carbon dioxide levels during times of past climate change. [ + ]
Honeybee venom kills aggressive breast cancer cells
Venom from honeybees has been found to induce cancer cell death in hard-to-treat triple-negative breast cancer, with minimal effect on healthy cells. [ + ]
Machine learning used to identify quality graphene
Engineers have developed technology that should help industry identify and export high-quality graphene cheaper, faster and more accurately than current methods. [ + ]
High-speed microscope captures brain neuroactivities
US and Hong Kong researchers have used a novel high-speed microscope to record the electrical signals in the neurons of an alert mouse. [ + ]
In a pinch: drug delivery through the skin
The formation of 'micropores' underneath the skin allows drugs applied on the surface to diffuse through it more easily. [ + ]
First confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection
Researchers have reported a case of COVID-19 reinfection in a 33-year-old Hong Kong man, in news that scientists have broadly deemed disappointing but not surprising. [ + ]
Microbiome used to diagnose liver disease
The non-invasive method relies on an algorithm to analyse patient stool samples, which contain traces of what lives in the gut. [ + ]
New cell subtypes discovered in breast cancer
Scientists have uncovered four new subtypes of cells within triple negative breast cancer, which contain promising new therapeutic targets for the disease. [ + ]
Australia secures supplies of Oxford COVID-19 vaccine
The Australian Government has reached a deal that would see the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine made available to all Australians for free. [ + ]
