Industry News
Vulnerable teens added to Phase 1b, 'warm' vaccine developed
From 9 August, 12- to 15-year-olds who have medical conditions, identify as Aboriginal or live in a remote community will be able to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
Too much coffee increases risk of dementia and stroke
In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that high coffee consumption is associated with smaller total brain volumes and an increased risk of dementia. [ + ]
DNA testing reveals the true origins of honey
DNA testing of Australian honey can reveal where it was produced and its main floral sources, according to researchers from CSIRO. [ + ]
Imaging method to observe fast movements in 3D
Researchers have developed a method that uses multifocal images to reconstruct the movement of fast biological processes in 3D. [ + ]
Test to better detect early-stage ovarian cancer
A new test could help reduce the high mortality rate from ovarian cancer by dramatically improving the accuracy of early detection. [ + ]
Male hormones accelerate DNA ageing — in sheep, at least
The removal of male hormones in sheep delays ageing of DNA, and also drives feminine characteristics of DNA and the chemical tags it holds. [ + ]
Lower haemoglobin may prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome
New research led by Finland's University of Oulu refutes the belief that high haemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. [ + ]
ATAGI recommends AstraZeneca for Sydneysiders
All individuals aged 18 years and above in Greater Sydney should strongly consider getting vaccinated with any available COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
Free webinar on single-cell research
The webinar will explore the fundamentals for researchers taking their first steps into establishing a single-cell workflow in their lab. [ + ]
Fungi in the gut influence health and disease
Fungi thrive in the healthy gut, but researchers found they can also cause intestinal damage that may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease. [ + ]
Nominations closing soon for Fresh Science 2021
Fresh Science is a competition helping early-career researchers find, and then share, their stories of discovery. [ + ]
Smartphone photos can be used to detect anaemia
A picture of a person's inner eyelid taken with a standard smartphone camera can be used to screen for anaemia, according to a new study. [ + ]
One-hour Hendra test developed for horses
Vets have developed a diagnostic point-of-care kit that is claimed to detect the deadly Hendra virus in horses faster than ever — in under an hour, rather than days. [ + ]
NSW Health and Cicada partner on medtech training program
The NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program is a free training program for NSW-based biotech and medtech professionals and academics. [ + ]
Pfizer approved for teens, pregnant women added to Phase 1b
The TGA has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in individuals 12 years and older, while ATAGI has added pregnant women to the Phase 1b priority group. [ + ]
