Increasing the levels of a key protein in the cells at the back of the eye could help protect against age-related macular degeneration — the leading cause of vision loss among older adults. [ + ]

Stuttering appears to be caused by a common brain network, regardless of the aetiology (developmental or neurological). [ + ]

The centre will bring together UQ and Emory researchers, along with industry partners, to accelerate the development of vaccines and their delivery. [ + ]

The Australian Research Council has allocated $58.3 million in funding over five years for 17 Australian Laureate Fellowships. [ + ]

An international research team has used machine learning to search for antibiotics in a vast dataset containing the recorded genomes of tens of thousands of bacteria and other primitive organisms. [ + ]

Researchers have now shown that a substance found in pomegranates, strawberries and walnuts, called urolithin A, removes weak mitochondria from the brain. [ + ]

ANU researchers have developed what they are calling the world's first thermal desalination method, where water remains in the liquid phase throughout the entire process. [ + ]

After taking into account factors such as smoking and age, researchers found that the risk of developing lymphoma was 21% higher among those who were tattooed. [ + ]

DL4MicEverywhere makes artificial intelligence (AI) accessible for analysing microscopy images, empowering researchers regardless of their computational expertise. [ + ]

A single dose of the measles vaccine is up to 2.6 times more likely to be completely ineffective in children born by caesarean section, compared to those born naturally. [ + ]

The Australian Government has announced that the functions of the Women in STEM Ambassador will be amalgamated into other programs, officially ending the initiative on 31 May. [ + ]

Young adults who find it harder to cope with stress are more likely to develop psoriasis later in life, according to a large register-based study from the University of Gothenburg. [ + ]

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to detect heart failure in women's hearts, meaning more female patients can be diagnosed at an earlier stage. [ + ]

A new form of oral insulin utilises a nanoscale material that surrounds individual insulin molecules, acting like a courier to ferry these molecules to the places they need to act. [ + ]

The 'soft touch' technique, known as Piezo-ICSI, works by gently penetrating an egg using high-speed vibration, rather than the standard cutting action used in conventional ICSI. [ + ]