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Drug inhibits cancer cell growth by attacking mitochondria
A newly developed compound starves cancer cells by attacking their 'power plants', by preventing the genetic information within mitochondria from being read. [ + ]
Oral insulin nanoparticles could replace injections
Scientists have developed insulin nanoparticles that may one day become the basis for an oral medicine — and an alternative to insulin injections for diabetic patients. [ + ]
Microreactor developed for Grignard reagents
Researchers have developed a scalable and flexible microreactor that will not only make reactions with Grignard reagents faster and safer, but should also yield a purer product. [ + ]
Aus COVID-19 vaccine rollout brought forward to February
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the first groups are expected to receive a jab as early as the middle of the month. [ + ]
Why Australia is a prime destination for drug discovery projects
There are several compelling reasons why companies should consider Australia as the best location for their next chemistry and drug development partnership. [ + ]
New polio vaccine is more genetically stable
Scientists have developed the first poliovirus vaccine against a mutated form of the disease that is causing disease outbreaks across Africa and Asia. [ + ]
Australian lunar exploration mission announced
SEVEN SISTERS is a mission to send nanosatellites and exploration sensors to the Moon to search for abundant, accessible water and resources in 2023. [ + ]
Genetic medicine revolution
The quest to produce the vaccine for COVID-19 has sharply focused attention on the 'new' age vaccines based on mRNA. [ + ]
UQ COVID-19 vaccine dropped after false positive HIV results
UQ and CSL's COVID-19 vaccine candidate will not proceed to Phase 2/3 clinical trials following reports of false positive HIV results in study volunteers. [ + ]
Oxford first to publish peer-reviewed COVID-19 vaccine results
Interim results of the University of Oxford's COVID-19 vaccine Phase 3 trials find that the vaccine protects against symptomatic disease in 70% of cases on average. [ + ]
Hydrogen sensor inspired by butterflies, powered by light
Inspired by the surface of butterfly wings, researchers have developed a light-activated hydrogen sensor that produces ultraprecise results at room temperature. [ + ]
Robot chemist discovers a new catalyst
UK researchers have built an intelligent mobile robot scientist with the ability to work almost 24 hours a day and to carry out experiments by itself. [ + ]
CSIRO telescope surveys the Southern Sky in record time
The Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder has conducted its first survey of the entire Southern Sky, mapping approximately 3 million galaxies in just 300 hours. [ + ]
What labs designers need to know about equipment planning
Planning the equipment you'll need ahead of time can deliver enormous savings in lab construction and operational costs. [ + ]
Not all gas regulators are created equal
Choosing the best regulator for your application is critical but can be a mine field. The selection can vary based on your application, gas service, required pressure and purity. [ + ]
