New research confirms the role of MERTK in multiple organ fibrosis and could lead to the development of much-needed anti-fibrotic treatments. [ + ]

Researchers from around the country have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science for their outstanding contributions to the advancement of science at the early, mid and career level. [ + ]

A new study suggest there's a real possibility that gum disease could be connected to the risk of pancreatic cancer, emphasising how bacteria directly affect this link. [ + ]

CSIRO has announced a $20m investment to provide small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with greater access to vital R&D opportunities to accelerate their growth. [ + ]

A nanoparticle-based therapy has successfully stimulated an immune pathway that eradicated tumours in mouse models of various cancer types. [ + ]

Researchers focused on developing a versatile fluorescent sensor array for amyloids to monitor Alzheimer's and other disease progression. [ + ]

The Bill delivers on recommendations from the independent ARC Review — including the abolition of the ministerial veto on ARC grants. [ + ]

The new method allows human artificial chromosomes to be crafted quickly and precisely, which will speed up the rate at which DNA research can be done. [ + ]

Astronauts exposed to microgravity experience changes to physiology, including immune suppression, increased inflammation, and reduced muscle mass and bone density. [ + ]

The incubation facility is situated within one of Australia's largest health and biomedical precincts, the Westmead Health and Innovation District, in Sydney's western suburbs. [ + ]

The government-funded programs have been designed to ensure infants and young children at the highest risk of severe disease from RSV are protected at the right time. [ + ]

Accessible, affordable urinalysis to assess kidney function could be a boon in remote areas as well as in low-economic and developing countries. [ + ]

Gut bacteria are thought to help reduce allergic reactions to some foods, but little is known about the link between these bacteria and oral immunotherapy for milk allergy. [ + ]

Doherty Clinical Trials was established to accelerate the development of novel medicines and vaccines through bespoke early-phase clinical trials solutions, including human challenge trials. [ + ]

Previous studies have suggested that middle-age weight gain is caused by a decline in overall metabolism due to aging, but the mechanism behind this has been unclear. [ + ]