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Mouse model suggests why women are more prone to Alzheimer's
Female mice with mutations associated with Alzheimer's disease had a faster decline in long-term potentiation (LTP) compared to mutant male mice. [ + ]
Urgent action must be taken on climate change: IPCC report
Human-induced climate change is causing dangerous and widespread disruption in nature, according to the latest IPCC report. [ + ]
Top 10 medical innovations for 2022
Top clinicians and researchers present the medical advancements with the power to transform health care in the coming year. [ + ]
Building a microscope that sees with helium
Shooting small atoms at samples doesn't damage delicate specimens. [ + ]
Bioinformatics tool predicts cell transformation
Researchers have developed a new bioinformatics tool for the precise prediction of cell transformation and disease formation, including cancers. [ + ]
Three reasons to incorporate proper ergonomics
Posture has become an important part of ergonomics, which is the concept of using items to position the body in a more efficient and safe manner. [ + ]
BPA substitute may promote breast tumour progression
Exposure to bisphenol S (BPS), an industrial chemical widely used in paper products and plastic containers, is associated with the growth and deterioration of breast tumours in a mouse model. [ + ]
Lotus-like bioplastic repels liquid and dirt
The self-cleaning bioplastic repels liquids and dirt — just like a lotus leaf — then breaks down rapidly once in soil. [ + ]
Australia's Economic Accelerator to fund priority research
Australia's Economic Accelerator is a $1.6 billion program that aims to create world-beating businesses from the country's leading research. [ + ]
Peanut immunotherapy trialled in preschool-aged children
The majority of participants achieved desensitisation after two and a half years of treatment, and one in five remained in remission 26 weeks after treatment ended. [ + ]
PPE: the correct procedures
Safety does not stop with the simple donning of PPE. To prevent cross-contamination, users must follow a strict procedure, in view of protecting the integrity of laboratory procedures. [ + ]
Mapping dementia-linked protein interactions
By mapping all the interactions of a dementia-linked protein in the brain called tau, investigators have created a roadmap for identifying potential new treatment targets. [ + ]
Enhancing liquid delivery on non-wetting surfaces
In diverse processes such as fertilisation, insecticide treatment and cooling, liquid delivery is compromised by the super-repellency of the receiving surfaces. [ + ]
Biological age, risk of death may be indicated by the retina
The difference between the biological age of the retina and a person's real (chronological) age is linked to their risk of death, researchers say. [ + ]
Disinfecting PPE for reuse and recycling
In response to a global shortage of PPE, Dr Yvonne Anderson started researching a method for disinfecting PPE for potential reuse or safe recycling. [ + ]
