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What 12 million COVID test says about Australian Pathology
At some point this week, Australia will perform its 12 millionth COVID-19 test. The equivalent of nearly half the population will have been tested since January 2020 — it is an incredible feat. - abc.net.au
Gut imbalance linked to 'long COVID'
A study published in the journal Gut reveals that the gut microbiome may influence the severity of COVID-19 and the immune system’s response to the infection. - hospitalhealth.com.au
Novavax candidate may prove best long-term solution for Australia
While debate swirls around the first two vaccines set to be used in the rollout, NVX-CoV2373 comes with potential advantages. - racgp.org.au
New breakthrough in antibiotic resistance
Research led by Monash University has discovered how to revert antibiotic-resistance in one of the most dangerous superbugs. - anmj.org.au
Scientists are a step closer to developing 'smart' stem cells – and they're made from human fat
A new type of stem cell – that is, a cell with regenerative abilities – could be closer on the horizon, a new study led by UNSW Sydney shows. The stem cells (called induced multipotent stem cells, or iMS) can be made from easily accessible human cells – in this case, fat – and reprogrammed to act as stem cells. - med.unsw.edu.au
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