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New gene editing tool could improve on CRISPR
US scientists have captured the first images of a new gene editing tool that could improve on existing CRISPR-based tools. [ + ]
Alzheimer's drug candidates found to reverse broader ageing
The drug candidates may be useful for treating a broad array of conditions, and suggest a new pathway that links normal ageing to Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Peanut allergy vaccine rewrites the immune system
The platform rewrites the body's natural response to peanut allergens, tricking the immune system so that the body responds normally instead of generating an allergic reaction. [ + ]
Rapid asthma diagnosis with a drop of blood
A new rapid test is expected to return a finding after just 60 to 90 min — and all it requires to diagnose asthma is a drop of blood and the immune cells it contains. [ + ]
Towards a personalised vaccine for pancreatic cancer
Researchers have developed a personalised vaccine system that could prevent pancreatic cancer in high-risk individuals and slow down tumour growth in patients who are affected by it. [ + ]
Driving laboratory efficiency with LIMS
Daren Cumberbatch reveals how laboratory information management systems (LIMS) can be used to streamline scientific processes and drive operational efficiency. [ + ]
Medtech community shares the secrets of commercialisation
Saving and improving lives by making it easier to develop medical devices with electronics and software is the mission of the newly launched NSW Active MedTech Community. [ + ]
Peering into the epigenome like never before
scATAC-seq technology provides unprecedented opportunity to study the impact of epigenetic changes on development and disease. [ + ]
Human nerve cells transplanted into a mouse brain
Researchers have developed a novel strategy to transplant human neurons as individual cells into a mouse brain and to follow their development over time. [ + ]
Safe and practical sign usage in laboratory settings
Safety signage is an effective way to regularly remind all employees, contractors and visitors of their safety responsibilities in the laboratory. [ + ]
Gut bacteria may alter ageing process
Microorganisms living in the gut may alter the ageing process, which could lead to the development of food-based treatment to slow it down. [ + ]
Antibody research brings malaria vaccine one step closer
Researchers have narrowed down the malaria proteins and disease-fighting antibodies that could be used to develop a vaccine against the most severe forms of malaria. [ + ]
Differences found in brainwaves of autistic teenagers
Different patterns of brainwave activity were triggered in teenagers diagnosed with ASD compared to neurotypical teenagers, when performing the same simple visual task. [ + ]
Dr Karl wins UN prize for science communication
Dr Karl Kruszelnicki has become the first ever Australian to receive the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularisation of Science. [ + ]
Smartphone device detects harmful algae in 15 min
Engineers have developed a highly sensitive system that uses a smartphone to rapidly detect the presence of toxin-producing algae in water within 15 minutes. [ + ]
