Industry News
Not all brown snake venoms are alike, causing antivenom concerns
Venom from northern and southern populations of eastern brown snake builds blood clots in very different ways, meaning the antivenom given to people bitten by these snakes may not be as effective as it could be. [ + ]
Over-the-counter medications linked to antibiotic resistance
Over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and paracetamol are quietly driving antibiotic resistance — what's more, they are amplifying it when used together. [ + ]
Cord blood test could predict a baby's risk of type 2 diabetes
By analysing the DNA in cord blood from babies born to mothers with gestational diabetes, researchers have identified early epigenetic markers that forecast insulin resistance and beta-cell dysfunction. [ + ]
Subtle heart dysfunction detected in young adults with bipolar
A new study reveals that myocardial dysfunction is already evident in patients with bipolar disorder under 45 years of age before the onset of heart failure. [ + ]
Lipoprotein test could save people from cardiovascular disease
Elevated levels of a lipoprotein known as Lp(a) impact an estimated one in five people worldwide and lead to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the number one cause of death globally. [ + ]
WA Govt creates Science and Technology Council
The council will offer independent advice on emerging opportunities and challenges, promoting cross-disciplinary collaboration, and strengthening connections between government, academia and industry. [ + ]
Prenatal pesticide exposure linked to brain abnormalities
Researchers have reported a link between prenatal exposure to a widely used insecticide and structural brain abnormalities, as well as poorer motor function, in New York City children and adolescents. [ + ]
Liquid fat treatment provides hope for rare childhood disease
A liquid fat supplement, triheptanoin, can reverse mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death in patients with the degenerative disease known as Ataxia–telangiectasia. [ + ]
A better way to create conductive polymers
New research disproves the longstanding belief that to create conductive polymers, substances like hyaluronic acid must be added to a mixture of water and polymer-forming particles. [ + ]
NSW Govt delivers foot-and-mouth vaccine to protect livestock
A biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease has been developed as part of a research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba Biotech and the NSW Government. [ + ]
Gentle live-cell imaging at super resolution
An innovative live-cell imaging technique combines an impressive resolution of 60 nm with fluorescence recovery after photobleaching, while significantly reducing light-induced cellular damage. [ + ]
DNA analysis device built with a basic 3D printer
The Do-It-Yourself Nucleic Acid Fluorometer, or DIYNAFLUOR, is a portable device that measures the amount of genetic material extracted from biological samples. [ + ]
Scientists optimise delivery of mRNA to target cells
A highly versatile new method captures and attaches antibodies to the surface of mRNA-loaded lipid nanoparticles while the antibodies are in their optimal orientation, thus enhancing the mRNA’s effectiveness. [ + ]
'Anti-reward' brain network helps explain cocaine addiction
A new study identifies a specific 'anti-reward' network deep in the brain that undergoes lasting changes during cocaine use, withdrawal and re-exposure. [ + ]
We may be inhaling 68,000 microplastics every day
New measurements of fine microplastic particles suspended in the air in homes and cars suggest that humans may be inhaling 100 times more small-diameter particles per day than previously thought. [ + ]
