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Slip, slop, slap — and avoid midnight snacks
We bet you never thought your mealtimes could affect the biological clock of your skin — or its ability to protect itself from the sun's rays. [ + ]
Meet the winners of the 2017 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
The 2017 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science winners were awarded by the Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Minister Michaelia Cash at a dinner last night in the Great Hall of Parliament House. [ + ]
Transitioning from PhD to Industry: An unclear path with significant challenges and rewards
Andre Tan's journey post-PhD was a baptism of fire, which saw him under-employed for a period of two years before landing a secure role. [ + ]
Biosensor mouse lights up the 'skeleton' within cells
Scientists have developed a glow-in-the-dark biosensor mouse that gives a real-time readout of the rapidly changing 'skeleton' within cells in living tissues, enabling the researchers to watch cells respond dynamically to their surrounding environment. [ + ]
Asbestos reporting protocols
Under the various guidelines that relate to asbestos there are numerous requirements, implicit and explicit, for laboratories reporting asbestos testing results. [ + ]
'Druggable' targets discovered in cancer cells
US scientists have developed a promising new strategy for identifying previously unrecognised 'druggable' protein targets in cancers that currently lack effective treatments. [ + ]
Printed medication: the future of pharmaceuticals
US scientists have developed technology that can print pure, ultraprecise doses of drugs onto a wide variety of surfaces, in a breakthrough that could one day enable on-site printing of custom-dosed medications at pharmacies, hospitals and other locations. [ + ]
Data management delays negatively impacting trials
Electronic data capture (EDC) may be gaining traction in the clinical trials market but companies face a growing number of challenges building and managing study databases, according to a study by Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development. [ + ]
Designing artificial proteins with spare parts
Israeli scientists have created proteins based on what they call 'existing natural parts', which reportedly carry out their intended function with flying colours. [ + ]
One giant leap for Australia as national space agency announced
Minister for Education and Training Simon Birmingham surprised attendees at the International Astronautical Congress in Adelaide by announcing the government's plans to establish Australia's very own space agency. [ + ]
Alternative splicing changes may trigger cancer
Researchers at Sanford Burnham Prebys have shown that alterations in alternative splicing may trigger cancer. [ + ]
So long, Pap smears — HPV screening found to be better at cancer detection
Researchers have compared the effectiveness of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing to the common but somewhat unpopular practice of Pap tests, in what is said to be Australia's biggest clinical trial. [ + ]
How humans are spreading bacteria around the planet
Most of us are aware of the impact globalisation is having on vulnerable rainforests, apex predators and a swathe of endangered species, but little attention is paid to how human activity is affecting microorganisms across the planet. [ + ]
New spray dryer recovers 95% of particles, improves efficiency and cuts costs
Chemical engineers at the University of Sydney have developed and tested a new pilot-scale spray drying system that is designed to recover more than 95% of particles. [ + ]
Triggering pigmentation to prevent melanoma
Scientists may not be able to stop fair-skinned redheads from getting sunburnt but they are a step closer to reducing their likelihood of certain types of skin cancer. Researchers from Boston and Edinburgh have found that triggering skin pigmentation in the laboratory can prevent mice from developing melanoma. [ + ]
