Researchers have used CRISPR gene-editing technology to produce mosquitoes that are unable to replicate Zika virus and therefore cannot infect humans through biting. [ + ]

When two people are in a poorly ventilated space and neither is wearing a mask, prolonged talking is far more likely to spread the virus than a short cough. [ + ]

Scientists claim to have developed the world's first test to accurately predict mood disorders in people, based on levels of a specific protein found in the brain. [ + ]

Bacteria in the gut can dull the efficacy of radiotherapy, a treatment received by about half of all cancer patients. [ + ]

Researchers set out to enhance the sensitivity of phase-contrast microscopy — an imaging technique commonly used by scientists to study biological specimens. [ + ]

An international team of researchers has discovered that important changes in the thymus occur in order to prevent miscarriages and gestational diabetes. [ + ]

Australian and French scientists have set a world record for the most stable transmission of a laser signal through the atmosphere. [ + ]

Researchers have used a urine test to identify and verify a patient's type of asthma, laying the foundation for a more personalised diagnosis and improved treatment. [ + ]

Early life experiences can have an outsized effect on brain development and neurobiological health — an effect that can be passed down to subsequent generations. [ + ]

Thermo Fisher Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mesa Biotech and completed its acquisition of Henogen. [ + ]

An infant's odd case of rare encephalitis has led researchers to discover never-before-seen genetic mutations and a technique to examine the gene responsible for immunity. [ + ]

Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified three major molecular subtypes of Alzheimer's disease using data from RNA sequencing. [ + ]

Researchers have combined biological and engineered elements to create a volatile organic compound sensor that has the ability to detect odours in gaseous form. [ + ]

Researchers have made a breakthrough that could lead to the creation of 'built-to-order' nanostructures for use in electronics and optical devices. [ + ]

A new species of prehistoric crocodile, measuring more than five metres long and dubbed the 'swamp king', has been identified by Queensland researchers. [ + ]