The plan aims to establish Western Australia as a global hub for leading and inclusive science and tech research, development, commercialisation and deployment. [ + ]

The mechanism that repairs our skin cells' DNA takes precedence over all other systems in the cell, temporarily inhibiting the pigmentation mechanism. [ + ]

Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and found they were most common in straws made from paper and bamboo. [ + ]

Breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery. [ + ]

Blocking epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumours reduces their ability to give rise to metastases and sensitises the tumour cells to chemotherapy. [ + ]

Scientists used a quantum computer to directly observe a process critical in chemical reactions by slowing it down by a factor of 100 billion times, in what is said to be a world first. [ + ]

GSK's Arexvy vaccine for RSV can remain effective against a range of variants and produces strong antibody responses against distinct viral strains. [ + ]

NATA has become the second accreditation body to be internationally recognised for accreditation of biobanking facilities to the international standard ISO 20387. [ + ]

Neuroscientists at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have found that releasing aromas into the bedrooms of sleeping elders helps to increase cognitive capacity. [ + ]

The facility will house more than 850 professionals dedicated to protecting public health and bringing life-saving innovative therapies to those in need. [ + ]

Queensland researchers developed a rapid test, with results that look similar to a COVID-19 home stick test, for each of the four types of dengue virus. [ + ]

Even in adults without hypertension, blood pressure readings may climb more steeply over the years as the number of daily alcoholic drinks increases. [ + ]

Metformin is a first-line medication for type 2 diabetes, with evidence suggesting the drug may promote healthy aging. [ + ]

Scientists wanted to determine which imaging modality — amyloid PET, glucose metabolism PET or tau PET — would best predict future cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]

Expressions of interest have opened for the national CUREator+ incubator program, while the Westmead Biomedical Incubator has been announced in NSW. [ + ]