Researchers have used a new diagnostic kit called Cygnus to detect dengue fever, with significantly improved rates over lateral flow testing kits. [ + ]

Researchers have found a way to make the smallest objects clearly visible without fluorescence, thanks to a process called 'rotating coherent scattering'. [ + ]

The study findings show that detergent, bleach and alcohol are highly effective at making SARS-CoV-2 non-infectious. [ + ]

For the new method, called snmCAT-seq, scientists used biomarkers to tag DNA, RNA and chromatin without removing them from the cell. [ + ]

Overall, the treatment reduced the number of breathing pauses and promoted oxygenation during the night. [ + ]

Variations in the FBXW7 gene were associated with a newly identified condition which causes mild to severe developmental delay, intellectual disability, hypotonia and gastrointestinal issues. [ + ]

Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persist into adulthood, according to an international study. [ + ]

Macrophages grown for long periods in laboratory conditions can restore their normal functions when introduced back into the body. [ + ]

ResApp Health has developed a novel cough audio-based COVID-19 screening test that only requires a smartphone. [ + ]

The study found 39 microplastics in 11 of the 13 lung tissue samples tested — considerably higher than any previously published laboratory tests. [ + ]

It's common knowledge that slow-dripping water droplets can erode surfaces over time — but why can something seemingly soft and fluid make such a huge impact? [ + ]

Cooperative Research Australia (CRA) revealed four award recipients at its 2021 Excellence in Innovation Awards, held as part of the Collaborate Innovate Conference. [ + ]

Scientists investigated the anti-obesity effects of fermented okara on mice put on a three-week high-fat diet compared to mice put on three other types of diet. [ + ]

The TGA has provisionally approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for use as a booster in individuals aged 12 to 15 years old — but ATAGI has failed to follow suit. [ + ]

Over the next four years, the fund will support international collaboration to enhance Australia's profile in science and technology research and application. [ + ]