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Using CRISPR and transposons for CAR T cell production
CAR T cells are most often manufactured using viruses, but new research is exploring the benefits of using alternative gene editing systems for this purpose. [ + ]
Enhanced copper surface kills bacteria in minutes
Researchers have developed a new copper product that kills bacteria more than 100 times faster and more effectively than standard copper. [ + ]
Moderna bringing mRNA vaccine manufacturing to Victoria
A sovereign onshore vaccine manufacturing facility will be built in Victoria as part of a long-term strategic partnership to increase preparedness for possible future pandemics. [ + ]
Australian-made rover set to head to the Moon
The Trailblazer program is offering up to $50m for a consortium of businesses and researchers to develop and build a small rover that will head to the Moon. [ + ]
Gene editing used to create single-sex litters of mice
UK scientists have used gene editing technology to create female-only and male-only mice litters with 100% efficiency. [ + ]
Immune cells in the skin play a surprising role in allergies
New research has found that dendritic cells in the skin behave differently from their counterparts elsewhere in the body. [ + ]
Scientists create Australia's first mRNA vaccine candidate
Victorian scientists and manufacturers have created Australia's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine candidate — and first ever mRNA drug product. [ + ]
Chromatography scale-up: don't get tied down by bed height
When scaling, you can make better use of existing chromatography columns while avoiding overcapacity. [ + ]
How blockchain can transform life sciences
There is a great opportunity for life sciences to demonstrate blockchain's problem-solving potential and influence broader industrial adoption. [ + ]
Major limitation discovered in cellular biology analysis tool
The discovery will force the reassessment of a large amount of already-published scientific literature to determine if the reported observations are accurate. [ + ]
Early embryonic development stage finally mapped in humans
There is currently very little understanding of the crucial gastrulation stage that occurs shortly after the embryo implants in the womb. [ + ]
Blood tests predict chemo resistance in prostate cancer patients
The findings could enable doctors to detect early on if a treatment is working and switch to alternatives such as abiraterone or cabazitaxel if it is not. [ + ]
Genetic risk factors identified for spine osteoarthritis
HKU researchers helped identify that the SOX5 gene, which is known to be essential for the development of the intervertebral discs, is implicated in spine OA. [ + ]
Aus researchers create the world's thinnest X-ray detector
Tin monosulfide (SnS) nanosheets were used to create the thinnest X-ray detector ever recorded, potentially enabling real-time imaging of cellular biology. [ + ]
Gut microbiome–autism link flipped on its head
Diversity in microbe species found in the guts of children with autism may be due to their restricted dietary preferences, rather than the cause of their symptoms. [ + ]