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A miniature laboratory in a plastic bag
Researchers have developed an all-in-one system in the form of a transparent bag that provides a cheap, fast and sterile way for scientists to grow, differentiate and freeze stem cells. [ + ]
Lose the jargon, win the war — the fight against superbugs
University of Birmingham researchers have identified new mechanisms used by bacteria to resist antibiotics, just days after one of their number voiced her concern surrounding the EU and UK's action plans to fight antibiotic-resistant infections. [ + ]
Creating radioactive molecules with photocatalysts
Princeton University researchers have pioneered a revolutionary new way of creating radioactive molecules. Their work has the potential to bring new medicines to patients much faster than before. [ + ]
It was the killer T cells, on the cell surface, with granzyme B
It is well known in the scientific community that immune cells called cytotoxic lymphocytes, or killer T cells, target bacteria invading the body's cells — but how do they get away with it? [ + ]
Acid reflux drugs claimed to double stomach cancer risk
The long-term use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), a class of drugs commonly used to treat acid reflux, has been linked by researchers to a highly increased risk in the development of stomach cancer. [ + ]
New genes discovered on the Y chromosome
Austrian geneticists have made a crucial breakthrough decoding the Y chromosome, which has been a tough nut to crack for genomics researchers. [ + ]
Why do Alzheimer's drugs work in the lab but not in patients?
Japanese researchers have been investigating the reasons why so many trials of drugs for Alzheimer's disease fail, particularly after they have shown promise in the lab. [ + ]
The science behind a better brew
A good beer is all about the yeast, but can next-generation sequencing lead to a better brew? [ + ]
Base editors extend the power of gene editing
Scientists at Harvard University and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard have developed a new class of genome editing tool. [ + ]
How the Australian pig industry is meeting the AMR challenge
While antiomicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major issue worldwide, the Australian pig industry seems to be in a much better place compared to its overseas counterparts. [ + ]
Study debunks understanding of young proteins
A yeast protein that evolved from scratch can fold into a three-dimensional shape, contrary to the general understanding of young proteins, according to new research led by the University of Arizona. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
