Certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumour risk
Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs has been associated with an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour known as an intracranial meningioma.
Novel conductive material gets tougher when hit or stretched
Inspiration for the soft, flexible material came from a mixture commonly used in cooking — a corn starch slurry.
Toxic metal particles found in cannabis vapes
Nano-sized toxic metal particles may be present in cannabis vaping liquids even before the vaping device is heated — and the effect is worse in unregulated products.
A new pathway for reversible male birth control
Most experimental male birth control drugs use a hammer approach to block sperm production, but this one is much more subtle.
CRISPR-Cas gene editing eliminates HIV in lab
Scientists deployed CRISPR-Cas molecular scissors and two gRNAs against 'conserved' HIV sequences, and achieved cure of HIV-infected T cells.
LI-COR Odyssey M Western blot imager
The LI-COR Odyssey M Western blot imager has been designed to uphold high standards of imaging...
Malvern MicroCal PEAQ-ITC for studying biomolecular interactions with high sensitivity
The MicroCal PEAQ-ITC is suitable for measuring binding affinities and investigating a diverse...
Toxic metal particles found in cannabis vapes
Nano-sized toxic metal particles may be present in cannabis vaping liquids even before the vaping device is heated — and the effect is worse...
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Portable device enables regular testing for kidney disease
Accessible, affordable urinalysis to assess kidney function could be a boon in remote areas as...
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Microscopy technique reveals the secrets of lipid synthesis
Researchers have developed a technique dubbed two-colour infrared photothermal microscopy,...
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A gentle X-ray imaging method for small living specimens
Researchers have developed an X-ray imaging method that uses radiation more efficiently and...
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Plans unveiled for Australian Institute for Infectious Disease
The Victorian Government is investing up to $400m to deliver the institute, which is expected to form the largest centre of infectious disease...
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Cicada Innovations opens HealthTech Hub in Western Sydney
The incubation facility is situated within one of Australia's largest health and biomedical...
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QUT's lunar testbed nears completion
A lunar testbed, understood to be the first of its kind in Australia, is currently under...
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Research shows that air filters don't stop you getting sick
Air filtration systems do not appear to reduce your risk of picking up viral infections,...
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Novel conductive material gets tougher when hit or stretched
Inspiration for the soft, flexible material came from a mixture commonly used in cooking — a corn starch slurry.
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Oxygenation trial to combat fish deaths in Darling River
In recent years, mass fish deaths have occurred in the Darling River as a result of low dissolved...
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Researchers boost resilience of gold catalysts
Japanese researchers have discovered a way to improve the durability of gold catalysts by...
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High-speed droplet production achieved in microfluidic devices
A new microfluidic system utilises porous inverse colloidal crystal structures to dramatically...
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