Industry News
Fluorescent molecules glow in water, enhancing cell imaging
Researchers have developed a new family of fluorescent molecules that glow in a surprising way, with promising applications in the study of living cells and the medicine of the future. [ + ]
Inhaled form of blood thinner treats serious COVID infections
Heparin has traditionally been injected and used to treat blood clots, but the new study tested it in an inhaled form, targeting the lungs directly. [ + ]
Nanoparticles supercharge vinegar's wound-healing power
Adding microscopic particles to vinegar can make them more effective against dangerous bacterial infections — and the combination could help combat antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
Next-gen therapies could treat high-grade gliomas
Government funding will enable researchers to test a suite of next-generation therapies they have developed, including drugs designed to overcome the blood–brain barrier. [ + ]
Non-invasive blood test helps rule out oesophageal cancer
Designed and developed in Australia, the PromarkerEso test is designed to offer a quick, non-invasive alternative to endoscopy for people with chronic reflux. [ + ]
Bacteriophage cocktail to combat superbugs
Entelli-02 is a five-phage cocktail designed specifically to target Enterobacter cloacae complex (ECC), a group of bacteria responsible for severe infections. [ + ]
Jian Zhou Medal recognises anaesthesia, blood pressure research
The Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences has announced Professor Britta Regli-von Ungern-Sternberg and Professor Francine Marques as the recipients of the 2025 Jian Zhou Medal. [ + ]
Exclusive colostrum intake may reduce risk of food allergies
Newborns who are exclusively fed colostrum in the first 72 hours following birth are five times less likely to develop a peanut allergy by 12–18 months, and 11 times less likely to develop multiple food allergies. [ + ]
Taste-based flu test enables rapid diagnosis
The diagnostic tool consists of the sensor molecule thymol and a virus-specific sugar building block, both of which could be incorporated into confectionery such as chewing gum or lollipops. [ + ]
New international partnerships back Australia's space industry
The Space Industry Association of Australia has commended the Australian Government on some major international agreements announced at the recent International Astronautical Congress. [ + ]
Sunscreen and supplements can lower your vitamin D levels
People who use SPF50+ sunscreen daily are more likely to be vitamin D deficient, while taking vitamin D2 supplements can lead to a drop in the body's concentration of vitamin D3. [ + ]
Low-dose drug prevents diabetes progression in young people
A low dose of the immunomodulatory drug anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) appears safe and effective in preventing progression of type 1 diabetes in young people. [ + ]
Australian among 2025 Nobel Prize winners
The first of the 2025 Nobel Prizes have been announced — and this year's awards recognise an Australian scientist for a discovery he made over 35 years ago. [ + ]
Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal and infant health
Two studies have found that a Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while a separate study has linked excess maternal folate to gestational diabetes. [ + ]
AI tool detects tiny brain lesions in children with epilepsy
More accurate diagnosis of cortical dysplasia would lead to faster referrals for epilepsy surgery, fewer seizures and improved long-term developmental outcomes. [ + ]

