Melbourne scientists have successfully grown the Wuhan coronavirus from a patient sample, while Queensland scientists have been asked to create a vaccine at unprecedented speed. [ + ]

Accidents in the lab are often unavoidable, but if you exercise attention to detail and thoroughness, you contribute to the excellent reputation of your lab and your research integrity. [ + ]

The vaccine might reduce cases of childhood food allergies — but whooping cough bacteria appear to be evolving to better adapt and survive. [ + ]

Here are some important questions to ask when selecting OEM components and robotic platforms for automated liquid handling. [ + ]

Dr Nicole R Pendini reveals how on-site gas generation can help laboratories stay green, increase ROI and decrease OHS concerns. [ + ]

Scientists have engineered what is claimed to be the first breed of genetically modified mosquitoes resistant to spreading all four types of the dengue virus. [ + ]

Over 50 different studies show links between human-induced climate change and increased frequency or severity of fire weather. [ + ]

Using a microscopic 'fishing' technique, scientists have successfully cast lines into human cells to snag proteins — solving a 20-year-old mystery of cell biology in the process. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a technique that provides real-time images of biomolecules in living cells — without the need for labels or contrast agents. [ + ]

US scientists have captured the first images of a new gene editing tool that could improve on existing CRISPR-based tools. [ + ]

The drug candidates may be useful for treating a broad array of conditions, and suggest a new pathway that links normal ageing to Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]

The platform rewrites the body's natural response to peanut allergens, tricking the immune system so that the body responds normally instead of generating an allergic reaction. [ + ]

A new rapid test is expected to return a finding after just 60 to 90 min — and all it requires to diagnose asthma is a drop of blood and the immune cells it contains. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a personalised vaccine system that could prevent pancreatic cancer in high-risk individuals and slow down tumour growth in patients who are affected by it. [ + ]

Daren Cumberbatch reveals how laboratory information management systems (LIMS) can be used to streamline scientific processes and drive operational efficiency. [ + ]