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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. [ + ]
Coronary heart disease triggered by complex networks of genes
The findings could make it easier to screen for the disease, which is caused by thousands of genes that interact with other risk factors like smoking. [ + ]
Air pollution linked to fatty liver disease, lung cancer
Recent studies have identified links between ambient air pollution and disease, highlighting the need for at-risk populations to minimise their exposure where possible. [ + ]
3D X-ray microscopy pioneered for plant imaging
US researchers have used X-ray microscope technology to image plant cells, whole tissues and even organs at unprecedented depths with cellular resolution. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
