Marine microbe

Marine microbe could help combat climate change

Scientists at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have discovered a single-celled ocean microbe that may have the potential to play a role in combatting the effects of climate change. Known as Prorocentrum cf.balticum, the ocean microbe is capable of photosynthesis and within this process secretes a carbon mucus that attracts other microbes. Once these…

disease prevention

New malaria treatment approved for Australian children

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has approved a new treatment for children aged two and above that will help prevent the infection of malaria. A single-dose of Kozenis along with chloroquine (for relapse prevention) will be available for children to take in a 50mg water-dissolvable tablet. Medicines for Malaria Venture (MMV) partnered with pharmaceutical company…

Iran

Iran halts talks with Saudi Arabia

Iranian news outlet Nournews has indicated that talks between Saudi Arabia and Iran have been suspended just as the two countries were due to meet in Iraq for a fifth round of negotiations. The article posted on Nournews, which is affiliated with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council did not give reason for the postponement of…