Industry News
Construction begins on $780m Sydney Biomedical Accelerator
The health education and research complex will house more than 1200 researchers and clinician scientists on its 36,000 m2 site, spanning The University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. [ + ]
Why a gluten-free diet fails in some coeliac patients
Abnormal immune cells are driving ongoing intestinal inflammation that causes symptoms like diarrhoea, pain and malnutrition — even when gluten is removed from the diet. [ + ]
'AI electronic nose' used to digitally detect scents
The AI system can accurately recognise and classify a wide variety of scents, resulting in a high-performance artificial olfaction platform that is said to surpass existing technologies. [ + ]
Giving rotavirus vaccine at birth benefits gut bacteria
Babies who receive a RV3-BB rotavirus vaccine at birth appear to show higher levels of good bacteria in their gut, better protecting them against infection during the first weeks of life. [ + ]
MRI can reveal the 'true' age of your heart
New research shows how an MRI scan can reveal your heart's functional age — and how unhealthy lifestyles can dramatically accelerate this figure. [ + ]
Don Whitley announces distribution arrangement with Cell Biosciences
All equipment sales activities will pass to Cell Biosciences, with all equipment service and consumable supply requirements coming into effect on 1 July 2025. [ + ]
TGA approves donanemab for treatment of early Alzheimer's
The TGA has approved the first amyloid-targeting therapy for people with Alzheimer's in Australia, while Spanish researchers have presented a new family of candidate compounds for the treatment of Alzheimer's and pain. [ + ]
$50m donation for new endometriosis research institute
Three generations of the philanthropic Ainsworth family have committed a total of $50 million over 10 years to establish the Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute (AERI) at UNSW. [ + ]
New directory, funding to support WA life science sector
The WA Government has announced an online directory for the state's life science sector, as well as new invesment in the sector through the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund. [ + ]
Ultra-processed foods linked to poor health, premature death
Evidence suggests a dose-response relationship between ultra-processed food consumption and negative health outcomes — meaning the more ultra-processed foods consumed, the greater the health risk. [ + ]
Shorter radiotherapy course proves safe for prostate cancer
A significantly shorter course of radiotherapy for localised prostate cancer is just as safe and effective as the traditional eight-week schedule — even 10 years after treatment. [ + ]
Neutron beams used to authenticate historic coins
By imaging antique coins with beams of low-energy neutrons, a research team has demonstrated a way to distinguish century-old coins from fakes. [ + ]
5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine proves effective
A life-saving meningococcal vaccine covering all five common strains of the deadly disease could soon be available in Australia. [ + ]
Super-strong antibodies developed for cancer treatment
Scientists discovered that their antibody prototype, which was more rigid, was able to trigger a stronger response from the immune system compared to those made by our bodies. [ + ]
Diabetes drug reduces knee arthritis pain in overweight patients
A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements. [ + ]
