Melbourne University

Australian researchers have demonstrated a way to electrolyze hydrogen straight out of the air, anywhere on Earth. The Direct Air Electrolyzer absorbs and converts atmospheric moisture – even down to a "bone-dry" 4% humidity – without fresh water.

Scientists have discovered a gene, activated by exercise, which is responsible for building muscle strength. The find also opens the possibility of treatments that offer some of the health benefits even without exercise.

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease that usually claims the lives of patients within a few years. But now a new drug developed by a team of Australian scientists has shown promise in a Phase 1 clinical trial, improving symptoms and slowing progression of the disease.

MS is a debilitating disease that damages myelin, the sheaths protecting neurons in the nervous system, leading to impaired motor skills and cognition. Now, researchers at Melbourne University have developed a synthetic peptide that helps regenerate myelin, potentially slowing progression of MS.

Scientists have vaccinated pregnant cows, in order to get them to produce HIV-inhibiting antibodies in their milk.