Industry News
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. [ + ]
More Australians now eligible for free shingles vaccine
The free shingles vaccination is now available to more Australians over 18 who are immunocompromised due to an underlying health condition or as a side effect of treatment. [ + ]
Nanofibre uniform protects soldiers against chemical threats
A next-generation uniform prototype employs nanofibres to safeguard wearers from chemical and biological threats by filtering out harmful particles. [ + ]
Saline nasal drops can reduce the duration of the common cold
Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children and also reduce the onward transmission of colds to family members. [ + ]
New functional brain imaging method identified
Researchers have identified a new method for functional brain imaging, dubbed functional conductivity imaging, to assist with studies of the brain, brain disorders and the spinal cord. [ + ]
Cannabidiol alleviates symptoms of rare mitochondrial disease
Daily administration of cannabidiol, a substance obtained from the cannabis plant, extends lifespan and improves symptoms associated with Leigh syndrome in animal models. [ + ]
Antidepressant pollution is altering fish behaviour
Long-term exposure to pharmaceutical pollutants is dramatically altering fish behaviour, life history and reproductive traits, according to the results of a five-year investigation. [ + ]
Melatonin secretion linked to ADHD symptoms in children
Genetic variations affecting melatonin production may play a significant role in the development and exacerbation of ADHD symptoms. [ + ]
Implant could encourage healing after spinal cord injury
When electrical stimulation is applied to the implant, it can convey that electrical signal to boost the regrowth of the injured axons. [ + ]