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The missing link behind severe cases of COVID-19?
More than 10% of healthy people who develop severe COVID-19 have misguided antibodies that attack the patient's own immune system. [ + ]
Diabetes drug benefits cognition, pregnancy outcomes
Metformin could be particularly beneficial for people with type 2 diabetes who are older or looking to become pregnant, as discovered by two separate studies. [ + ]
'Blueprint' to stabilise the Earth's climate released
Scientists have produced what they claim is the first comprehensive global-scale analysis of terrestrial areas essential for biodiversity and climate resilience. [ + ]
Aus Govt joins COVAX, funds more local COVID-19 vaccines
The Australian Government has joined the COVAX facility, enabling the purchase of COVID-19 vaccine doses as they become available. [ + ]
Cortical vision device could restore sight to the blind
The bionic vision system makes it possible to treat many conditions that currently have treatment limitations, thanks to the use of electronic implants that sit on the surface of the brain. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
