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

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. [ + ]

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. [ + ]