Cannabis has the potential to reverse brain ageing and improve memory function, a new European study has revealed. [ + ]

Australian epigenetics and genomics researcher Ryan Lister has been chosen alongside 40 researchers from 16 countries to receive a prestigious international scholarship that will fund his research. [ + ]

Altnia Group has spun out a new company called Exopharm as part of its efforts to bring a new type of nanodrug called exosomes into local clinical trials. [ + ]

US scientists have solved a major conundrum regarding the exact role of a protein in a critical cancer-linked pathway. [ + ]

Microbiologist and honey expert Dr Nural Cokcetin has been named the country's best young science communicator at the Australian final of FameLab, an international competition sponsored by the British Council. [ + ]

PharmAust, an ASX-listed oncology company, has secured a key China patent. [ + ]

The Queensland Genomics Health Alliance (QGHA) has received funding for nine research projects as part of a $25 million initiative of the Palaszczuk government. [ + ]

In vitro diagnostics company EKF Diagnostics has expanded the distribution of its Procalcitonin LiquiColor test into Eastern Europe, the Middle East and APAC. [ + ]

With new gene-editing technology that overrides natural selection set to come into use in the next 3–5 years, the Australian Academy of Science claims it is time for Australia to have a national discussion about the implications of this technology. [ + ]

Genetic changes in acral and mucosal melanomas are completely different to the mutations found in skin melanoma, reveals a new study by Australian researchers. [ + ]

MTPConnect, the industry growth centre for the medical technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector, will open the second round of its $15.6 million Project Fund Program in July. [ + ]

Researchers at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation have led the development of a new method for producing PET radiotracers. [ + ]

Health House International has successfully imported its first medicinal cannabis products into Australia, having received a federal import licence from the Australian Government earlier this year. [ + ]

Applications are now open for Science & Technology Australia's Superstars of STEM program — an ambitious new initiative to elevate the profiles of Australian women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. [ + ]

US researchers have rewired mouse stem cells' genetic circuits to produce an anti-inflammatory arthritis drug when the cells encounter inflammation. The technique eventually could act as a vaccine for arthritis and other chronic conditions. [ + ]