Industry News
PAT imaging breakthrough could transform disease diagnosis
A new handheld scanner can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, offering the potential for early disease diagnosis. [ + ]
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria exhibit shape differences
Researchers have discovered that antibiotic-resistant bacteria exhibit characteristic morphological changes that can be detected microscopically. [ + ]
Experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer
The new test works by detecting two sugars — CA199.STRA and CA19-9 — that are produced by pancreatic cancer cells and escape into the bloodstream. [ + ]
Breast and ovarian cancer linked to thousands of gene variants
Researchers identified 3094 variants that may disrupt the RAD51C gene's function and increase cancer risk, with an accuracy above 99.9% when compared to clinical data. [ + ]
Boosting vaccine delivery with bystander immune cells
Adding low doses of vaccine-specific antibody to a COVID-19 vaccine stimulates the immune system's B cells, which are responsible for generating antibodies, to fight viral infections. [ + ]
X-ray scattering pinpoints new targets for antibiotics
UK scientists have used a new ultrahigh-precision X-ray scattering technique to unveil the location and identity of metal ions in bacteria that are crucial for antibiotics to work optimally. [ + ]
Biomarkers for dementia vary with time of day
Biomarkers used to diagnose Alzheimer's, including a promising marker for early diagnosis of the condition, vary significantly depending on the time of day they are taken. [ + ]
Epilepsy drug shows promise for obstructive sleep apnoea
Sulthiame, a drug currently in use for epilepsy, has been shown to reduce symptoms of obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to the results of a recent clinical trial. [ + ]
2024 Nobel Prize winners announced
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun, for their discovery of microRNA — a class of tiny RNA molecules that plays a crucial role in gene regulation. [ + ]
Food antigens help to suppress gut tumours
Food antigens like milk proteins help keep tumours from growing in the small intestines, with new experiments revealing how these proteins trigger the intestinal immune system. [ + ]
Leading astrophysicist wins 2024 PM's Prize for Science
Professor Matthew Bailes received the Prime Minister's Prize for Science for his discovery of fast radio bursts, which is helping to determine how much normal matter exists in the universe. [ + ]
High-fat diet in pregnancy risks heart problems in offspring
Babies born to women consuming a high-fat, sugary diet are at risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes in later life, according to a new study. [ + ]
Soundwaves stimulate plant growth-promoting fungus
Scientists are using soundwaves in soil to aid ecosystem recovery, demonstrating the benefits of acoustic stimulation on the growth rate and sporulation of a plant growth-promoting fungus. [ + ]
Cruciferous vegetables can lower your blood pressure
Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale and cauliflower, have been found to lower blood pressure in middle-aged and older Australian adults with elevated blood pressure. [ + ]
WA Govt signs MOU to create biomedical hub in Perth
The WA Government has signed an MOU with UWA and CSIRO to develop the latter's 10 ha site in Floreat into a biomedical industry hub, as part of a wider biomedical precinct. [ + ]