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. [ + ]

Past studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may help lung disease prevention efforts, due to their anti-inflammatory actions, but robust studies of this association have so far been lacking. [ + ]

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

The recommendations follow a nationwide engagement campaign to identify ways to address systemic and structural barriers limiting STEM participation. [ + ]

Moderna has opened its Regional Centre for Respiratory Medicines and Tropical Diseases in Melbourne, as well as its new headquarters for Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia & Oceania. [ + ]

Computational biology company PrecisionLife has identified 73 genes that are highly associated with severe and fatigue-dominant forms of long COVID. [ + ]

Researchers have developed an artificial photocatalytic system that mimics a natural chloroplast to efficiently convert carbon dioxide in water into valuable methane. [ + ]

The RNA-based strategy activated dendritic cells that eradicated tumours and prevented their recurrence in mouse models of melanoma. [ + ]

Zurzuvae (zuranolone) is understood to be the first and only oral medication indicated to treat adults with postpartum depression (PPD). [ + ]

The Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine is offering an entire week dedicated to professional development, education and networking. [ + ]

One of Australia's leading researchers into the science, strategy and policy of conservation, Professor Kerrie Wilson, has been appointed Queensland's next Chief Scientist. [ + ]

Babies with a food allergy were almost four times more likely to develop asthma at six years of age compared to children without a food allergy. [ + ]

Laurent Formery won the grand prize for his stunning image of the nervous system of a juvenile sea star. [ + ]

Nanosensor manufacture can be made more efficient and more versatile, by treating each sensor using a single drop of ethanol instead of heating materials to high temperatures. [ + ]

Scientists have discovered a possible way to block proteins produced in the body when a patient has cancer, which cause the cancer to spread to other parts of the body. [ + ]