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3D-printed sleep apnoea device cleared by FDA
Oventus Medical has received clearance from the US FDA for the O2VENT device, an oral appliance intended to reduce or alleviate snoring and mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea. [ + ]
Reverse photosynthesis — sunlight can be used to produce chemicals and energy
Researchers have discovered a natural process that sees the energy in solar rays break down plant material, rather than build it up. [ + ]
Zika virus structure revealed
A research team has determined the structure of the Zika virus, revealing insights critical to the development of effective antiviral treatments and vaccines. [ + ]
T cells bully influenza virus into submission
Australian researchers are at the forefront of developing a vaccine which could lead to lifelong immunity against the influenza virus. [ + ]
How human are you? Maybe not as much as you thought
Nineteen new pieces of DNA — left by viruses that first infected our ancestors hundreds of thousands of years ago — have been found lurking between our genes. [ + ]
Outlier enzymes play a role in metabolism and inflammation
US scientists have discovered two enzymes that appear to play a role in metabolism and inflammation — despite not bearing a resemblance to any known class of enzymes. [ + ]
Antibody assets to be developed for cancer treatment
Shares in Patrys rose almost 30% as the company announced that it will develop and commercialise as anticancer agents a portfolio of preclinical novel anti-DNA antibodies and antibody fragments/variants discovered at Yale University. [ + ]
Biodiversity prevents disease
Researchers have shown a clear link between biodiversity and the severity of a fungal disease on a Tibetan alpine meadow. [ + ]
Soap, light and clean water
Contaminated water sources are a rapidly escalating global problem, but the latest research may have found a unique and cost-effective solution using light, soap and graphene. [ + ]
Should I eat the vegetables I grow in my backyard? — Measuring industrial contamination
XRF has been used to map industrial contamination in vegetable gardens across cities and towns. [ + ]
Medical cannabis company AusCann to be bought by TWH
TW Holdings has announced its intention to purchase medical cannabis company AusCann. [ + ]
Working hard for the mummy
As part of efforts to preserve its collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, Sydney University Museums engaged the expertise of gas company BOC to help update its anoxic treatment program. [ + ]
Hep C drug trial deemed a success
Shares in Biotron rose almost 60% as the company confirmed positive outcomes from its Phase 2 study of antiviral drug BIT225 in Hepatitis C patients. [ + ]
Direct determination of trace hormones in drinking water
Endocrine disrupting compounds can now be directly assayed in drinking water without using a solid-phase extraction concentration step. [ + ]
Making blood vessels from stem cells
Patients suffering from heart failure, peripheral artery disease or stroke could benefit from stem cell-based treatment in the future. [ + ]
