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Alloy implants that naturally dissolve after healing
Australian researchers have been developing biodegradable magnesium-based alloys that more closely match the mechanical properties of human bone. [ + ]
Scientific rigour within a person-centred, biophilic setting
The $96 million, 4500-square-metre RNA Research and Manufacturing Facility has opened within the Macquarie University Innovation Precinct. [ + ]
Irregular blood pressure patterns and dementia-associated brain changes
Hypertension has long been recognised as a risk factor for cognitive decline, yet the impact of blood pressure changes throughout the day has been less understood. [ + ]
Sydney's $490m commercial life sciences precinct gets first tenants
ION, a dedicated, purpose-built commercial life sciences precinct located in Waterloo, has secured its inaugural partners. [ + ]
How an Alzheimer's-linked protein shapes long-term memories
Tau, a protein widely associated with memory loss in dementia, has been shown to be essential for organising and stabilising memories so they persist over time. [ + ]
Could 'fusion proteins' reduce errors in a promising gene-editing tool?
Gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 is used, among many things, to engineer new cancer immunotherapies. Now, Australian scientists believe they've made it safer. [ + ]
Giant squid found hidden in submarine canyons off Western Australia
Using eDNA, Australian scientists have found hidden biodiversity off the WA coast, including the elusive Architeuthis dux and species possibly new to science. [ + ]
Potential biological targets for vascular dementia
Caused by damage to blood vessels in the brain, there is currently no approved treatment for vascular dementia. Could genetics-led approaches offer pathways? [ + ]
Can yawning advance the study of neurodegenerative diseases?
Australian neuroscientists using MRI scans to monitor flow of cerebrospinal fluid during yawning believe their findings may assist neurodegenerative disease studies. [ + ]
Protein build-up in brain blood vessels and dementia risk
In the US, health information of over 1.9 million adults aged 65 and older has led to suggested links between brain protein build-up and increased dementia risk. [ + ]
Could this 'virus-tearing' plastic film protect hospital equipment?
A thin plastic film that tears apart viruses on contact could help protect high-touch hospital equipment from spreading disease, Australian scientists believe. [ + ]
'Smart bandage' heals and monitors simultaneously
By embedding tiny, multi-functional nanomaterials into hydrogel dressing, this smart bandage promises to both treat and monitor wounds at the same time. [ + ]
This AI model judges molecular stability on its own, researchers say
Korean researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that, they say, understands the physical laws governing molecular stability to predict structures. [ + ]
Could this optical centrifuge demystify exotic, frictionless superfluids?
A new optical centrifuge has enabled the first demonstration of controlled spinning inside a superfluid, recent research suggests. [ + ]
Are lab gloves leading scientists to overestimate microplastics?
Nitrile and latex gloves worn by scientists measuring microplastics may lead to a potential overestimation of the tiny pollutants, a US study suggests. [ + ]
