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'Fingerprint' spectroscopy in real time
To guarantee high-quality pharmaceuticals, manufacturers need not only to control the purity and concentration of their own products, but also those of their suppliers. [ + ]
Melbourne researchers on the cusp of treating MND
Melbourne-based scientists are trialling what could potentially be the most effective treatment for motor neurone disease developed so far. [ + ]
Unhealthy microbiome linked to breast, colorectal cancer
Two separate studies have revealed the role played by the gut microbiome in the spread and detection of breast and colorectal cancer respectively. [ + ]
From farmgirl to PharmD
Ahead of her appearance at ASM 2019, we spoke to Dr Marnie L Peterson about how she went from being an all-American farmgirl to a respected expert on infectious diseases. [ + ]
Major discovery or 'fake news'? Don't let cytometry assays fool you
When running assays on a cell imaging system, microplate reader or flow cytometer, can you be sure you are getting the whole truth? [ + ]
Stem cell therapy can reverse osteoarthritis
Pure stem cells provide a more effective treatment for osteoarthritis than traditional therapies, such as pain relief drugs, anti-inflammatories, prescribed exercise and knee surgery. [ + ]
Benefits of breastfeeding can last a lifetime
Previously it was thought that immunity against illness is passed from mothers to infants only during the time they are breastfed, this protection ending when breastfeeding stops. [ + ]
Maintaining standards in Australian labs
Australian laboratories are subject to major audits every two to four years, with all necessary documentation checked to ensure that laboratories are meeting industry accredited standards. [ + ]
Cell culture platform recreates tumours in 3D
Scientists can use a 3D tumour structure to test several drugs or their combinations at different stages of the tumour's development. [ + ]
Predicting and detecting metastasis in prostate cancer
US scientists have found a way to differentiate the subset of patients with prostate cancer who require more aggressive management and treatment. [ + ]
ASM 2019 coming to Adelaide
The Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM) is excited to invite you to Adelaide for its annual national scientific conference (ASM 2019). [ + ]
Scientists combine influenza and pneumococcal vaccines
Scientists have developed a single vaccination approach to simultaneously combat influenza and pneumococcal infections, while enhancing protection against both. [ + ]
Biological tissue could be 3D printed
Researchers have been working to develop and optimise suitable bioinks for additive manufacturing, in the hope that we will soon be using 3D-printed biologically functional tissue to replace irreparably damaged tissue in the body. [ + ]
Imaging immune cells in the brain
Researchers in South Korea and Singapore have developed a chemical probe that enables live imaging of a type of immune cells in the brain, known as microglia, in a live animal brain. [ + ]
Oral vaccine could protect children from hep B
Oral vaccines are both safer and less expensive than injections, so researchers are continuously pursuing ways to produce an oral vaccine that is sufficiently effective. [ + ]