Industry News
Late-life exercise shows rejuvenating effects in mice
US researchers have found that exercise may quite literally be helping us to stay young — on an epigenetic level, that is. [ + ]
Scientists uncover antibiotic-resistance gene in E. coli
Researchers found that a particular form of E. coli had a previously unnoticed gene that made it highly resistant to commonly prescribed antibiotics. [ + ]
Binge watching linked with potentially fatal blood clots
Watching TV for four hours a day or more is associated with a 35% higher risk of blood clots compared with less than 2.5 hours of watching. [ + ]
AI imaging tech diagnoses COVID-19 in minutes
The technique uses an AI process known as deep convolutional neural network, an algorithm typically used to analyse visual imagery, to make a diagnosis. [ + ]
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record: WMO
The average global temperature in 2021 was about 1.11°C above pre-industrial (1850–1900) levels. [ + ]
Wearable headset enables non-invasive brain imaging
The so-called 'Kernel Flow' device weighs 2.05 kg and contains 52 modules arranged in four plates that fit on either side of the head. [ + ]
TGA approves Novavax vaccine, oral treatments for COVID-19
The TGA has granted provisional approval for the first two oral treatments for COVID-19 in Australia, as well as the much-anticipated Novavax vaccine. [ + ]
Govt grants and scholarships to support women in STEM
The Australian Government is offering grants of up to $1m and also supporting new scholarships to support women and girls in securing STEM jobs. [ + ]
Skin infections confirmed as a cause of rheumatic fever
A major breakthrough in further understanding acute rheumatic fever shows that skin infections are likely to be a significant cause of the disease. [ + ]
Link found between brain structure, genetics and chronic pain
Genetic differences contribute to both an increased risk of certain chronic pain types and a reduction in size of specific brain regions. [ + ]
Antibiotic-resistance gene 'jumped' to dangerous pathogen
Until now, it was believed that the Adelaide Imipenemase (AIM-1) gene was only found in the South Australian capital city. [ + ]
Decarbonisation tech converts CO2 to solid carbon
Researchers have developed a smart and efficient new way of capturing carbon dioxide and converting it to solid carbon. [ + ]
DNA-based nanoantenna monitors the motions of proteins
Inspired by the 'Lego-like' properties of DNA, researchers created a DNA-based fluorescent nanoantenna to help characterise the function of proteins. [ + ]
First light achieved for ANSTO's micro-CT beamline
The ~$10 million MCT beamline is the first part of Project BRIGHT, a $100 million upgrade of the 15-year-old Australian Synchrotron. [ + ]
Free webinar: MES for the future and achieving Pharma 4.0
The webinar will discuss the requirements of next-generation manufacturing execution systems and how companies can achieve accelerated pharma digitalisation. [ + ]
