Industry News
Cartherics and ToolGen sign a deal on CAR-T therapy
Australia's Cartherics and Seoul-based ToolGen have teamed up to bring innovative immunotherapies for cancer a step closer to reality. [ + ]
Revealing the 'rogue clones' that cause lupus
Researchers have used mass spectrometry to identify the molecular signatures of the autoantibodies that cause lupus, which could lead to more effective treatments. [ + ]
How hagfish choke their enemies with slime
The eel-like hagfish has survived on Earth for at least 300 million years, thanks to its ability to fend off predators by producing and choking them with slime. [ + ]
Golden staph on the rise in Vic and WA communities
While the number of golden staph (Staphylococcus aureus) infections in hospitals have declined over the last few years, the number of infections acquired outside hospitals are on the rise. [ + ]
Help stop the spread of marine pests this summer
More than two-thirds of water users are unaware of the threat posed by marine pests, according to a recent survey by Parks Victoria. [ + ]
Vampire bats could hold key to new treatments; criminal activity hampers research
Vampire bats could hold the key to new treatments for a range of serious medical problems, but researchers have hit a snag accessing the specimens needed to advance their work. [ + ]
Astrophysicist and Women in STEM Ambassador joins UNSW
Australia's first ambassador for Women in STEM, astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, is joining UNSW as Professor of Practice in Science Communication. [ + ]
$40 million distributed under CRC-P Program
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has announced the results of the sixth Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) selection round. [ + ]
New DNA sequencer installed at Harry Perkins Institute
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (HPIMR) has installed an Illumina NovaSeq 6000 DNA sequencer. [ + ]
Aus–Norway partnership to create rapid-response vaccines
The University of Queensland and CEPI have signed a partnership to develop a technology that enables targeted and rapid vaccine production against multiple viral pathogens. [ + ]
Stem cell analogues grown without animal products
Scientists from the New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute have reported progress towards creating clinical-grade cells for treatment of bone disease and injury. [ + ]
Bioherbicide approved to combat introduced weeds
The Di Bak Parkinsonia fungal bioherbicide has become the first woody weed bioherbicide to be granted federal regulatory approval. [ + ]
Breast cancer cells turned into fat cells in mice
A newly developed combination therapy can force malignant breast cancer cells to turn into fat cells, which can be used to prevent the formation of metastases in mice. [ + ]
New insights into cardiac arrest in young people
A new study could provide clearer insights into why a young person may have experienced an otherwise unexplained cardiac arrest and, in some cases, sudden death. [ + ]
Parkinson's discovery could lead to new therapies
Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have discovered how a protein linked to Parkinson's disease may protect cells such as neurons in the brain. [ + ]
