A naturally occurring hormone called follistatin could help make chemotherapy much more effective for lung cancer patients, while also preventing kidney damage. [ + ]

Researchers have identified 40 new genetic markers that increase a person's risk of developing glaucoma — the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. [ + ]

A disruption of a fine balance in the composition of ribosomes results in a shutdown of cancer cell proliferation, triggering a process called senescence. [ + ]

Ebola virus may have re-emerged in a woman a year after she survived an acute infection, potentially leading to the infection of her husband and two of their sons. [ + ]

Professor Daniel Szymanski used the model plant Arabidopsis to analyse how intracellular signalling networks pattern cell walls to generate particular cell shapes and sizes. [ + ]

A modest increase in the dose of chloroquine for P. vivax malaria reduces recurrences. [ + ]

The majority of lung cancer cases in Australia can be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours, such as quitting smoking, boosting fruit intake and being physically active. [ + ]

A virtual reality program created by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology takes students on an immersive journey through the cells of plants. [ + ]

Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in telomere biology, with implications for conditions ranging from cancer to ageing and heart disease. [ + ]

A new molecule designed by University of Adelaide researchers has successfully targeted a protein that plays a major role in the growth of most cancers. [ + ]

The Royal Society has announced the winners of its 2018–19 medals and awards — 24 prizes that recognise exceptional researchers who make outstanding contributions to science. [ + ]

Stanford scientists have used a magnetic wire to capture free-floating tumour cells in the blood. [ + ]

The N-ICE Trial will see researchers investigate whether N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) can reduce cravings for crystal methamphetamine, or 'ice'. [ + ]

Scientists have discovered that CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing can cause greater genetic damage in cells than was previously thought. [ + ]

Australian researchers have developed what is claimed to be the world's first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages. [ + ]