Industry News
Smart nanoparticles fight fungal infections
Newly engineered nanoparticles have demonstrated a remarkable ability to battle one of the most invasive and notoriously resistant fungal infections. [ + ]
Radio waves improve survival in liver cancer patients
A targeted therapy using non-thermal radio waves is safe to use in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer. [ + ]
July was officially Earth's hottest month on record
July is typically the world's warmest month of the year, but July 2021 outdid itself as the hottest July and month ever recorded. [ + ]
AI helps identify new biomarkers for breast cancer
Scientists used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify new biomarkers for breast cancer that can predict whether the cancer will return after treatment. [ + ]
Tiny gel drops culture cells for regenerative medicine
Micrometre-sized gel drops can provide the extracellular architecture needed for cells to grow and proliferate. [ + ]
Breath test helps tailor precise treatments for epilepsy
The new technology provides doctors with a non-invasive test that gives them immediate clues as to how well the course of therapy is going. [ + ]
Licence agreement for nasal spray drug delivery platform
A nasal spray technology that enables the delivery of psychedelic and non-psychedelic drugs to treat mental health disorders will enter development for clinical use. [ + ]
Vitamin K lowers risk of cardiovascular disease
People who eat a diet rich in vitamin K have up to a 34% lower risk of atherosclerosis-related cardiovascular disease. [ + ]
In science we trust, Australians say
Australians strongly trust science and scientists, think science strengthens the country, and want more investment in science to speed our post-pandemic recovery. [ + ]
Craft beer more unique than mass-produced, study confirms
Researchers used a technique called mass spectrometry proteomics to identify, quantify and characterise the proteins in 23 different styles and brands of beer. [ + ]
TGA approves Moderna vaccine in Aus adults
The TGA has granted provisional approval to Moderna Australia for its COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax (elasomeran). [ + ]
Contact events in rugby linked to reduced blood flow to brain
Repetitive contact events incurred over a single season resulted in professional rugby union players having a reduced ability to regulate blood flow to the brain. [ + ]
Restorative hydrogel offers hope for Parkinson's patients
The new material is made from natural amino acids and acts as a gateway to facilitate the safe transfer of stem cells into the brain and restore damaged tissue. [ + ]
DNA can be recovered from drug capsules
Forensic scientists have shown that DNA can be recovered from the surface of capsules after just 15 seconds of contact by drug manufacturers and dealers. [ + ]
Three-in-one test developed for COVID-19 surveillance
A new type of COVID-19 test could help streamline the process of identifying COVID-19 cases, tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants and detecting co-infecting viruses. [ + ]
