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Airborne microplastics directly impact climate change
Scientific consensus on human-caused global warming has evolved over time, with scientists now finding that airborne microplastic pollution is likely to affect climate change. [ + ]
Alzheimer's spreads differently to how we thought
Researchers have used human data to quantify the speed of different processes that lead to Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Some incense-burning temples don't meet air quality standards
Concentrations of fine particulate matter from incense burning in and around Hong Kong temples could be at least four times more than the recommended levels. [ + ]
Outsourcing single-use technologies to accelerate speed to market
To fast-track time to market and gain a competitive edge, pharmaceutical development companies are increasingly implementing single-use technologies. [ + ]
Accelerating the discovery of elite antibody candidates
The antibodies defeat various coronavirus variants even at an extremely low dose, and were found in just 10 days. [ + ]
Intestinal drug found to boost memory and cognition
An existing drug — used to treat constipation — may be able to boost our ability to think more clearly. [ + ]
Propelling the digital lab in the revolution of AI
This Q&A article — featuring three industry experts — explores the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning applications in the digital lab. [ + ]
Winners announced for 2021 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes
The prizes honour excellence across the areas of research and innovation, leadership, science engagement and school science. [ + ]
Opioids could treat inflammatory bowel disease
KNT-127 — a drug that targets delta opioid receptors — can reduce pro-inflammatory signals in the colon, indicating the therapeutic potential of opioids in IBD. [ + ]
The role of weighing equipment in microbiology
Moisture analysers and analytical and semi-micro balances are important tools for carrying out tasks in microbiology. [ + ]
Why rugged laptops are a good alternative in laboratories
Working with consumer-grade tools can often leave lab workers frustrated or stymied because those tools aren't purpose-built for the lab environment. [ + ]
How to qualify a vaccine thermal shipping container
A thermal shipper is basically a combination of a shipping box and ice chest equipped with cold packs that keep contents at the correct temperature. [ + ]
Upgrading electrophysiology to take on ALS
Work carried out in the lab of Evangelos Kiskinis seeks to create better models of neurological diseases, like ALS, with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). [ + ]
Meat analogue made from fermented okara
The extremely nutritious meat analogue, made using fermented okara (soy press cake), is claimed to have less salt, less saturated fat and more flavour than real meat. [ + ]
Overeating not the primary cause of obesity, scientists claim
The scientists argue for the 'carbohydrate-insulin model', which explains obesity as a metabolic disorder driven by what we eat, rather than how much. [ + ]
