Industry News
Biomarkers in urine can determine asthma subtypes
Researchers have used a urine test to identify and verify a patient's type of asthma, laying the foundation for a more personalised diagnosis and improved treatment. [ + ]
Childhood neglect affects brain development over generations
Early life experiences can have an outsized effect on brain development and neurobiological health — an effect that can be passed down to subsequent generations. [ + ]
Thermo Fisher acquires Mesa Biotech, Novasep's Henogen
Thermo Fisher Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Mesa Biotech and completed its acquisition of Henogen. [ + ]
Scientists discover new mutations in the 'immunity gene'
An infant's odd case of rare encephalitis has led researchers to discover never-before-seen genetic mutations and a technique to examine the gene responsible for immunity. [ + ]
Three molecular subtypes of Alzheimer's identified
Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified three major molecular subtypes of Alzheimer's disease using data from RNA sequencing. [ + ]
'Biohybrid' sensor can detect chemical odours
Researchers have combined biological and engineered elements to create a volatile organic compound sensor that has the ability to detect odours in gaseous form. [ + ]
A one-step process for creating self-assembled metamaterials
Researchers have made a breakthrough that could lead to the creation of 'built-to-order' nanostructures for use in electronics and optical devices. [ + ]
Large transporter protein may be linked to schizophrenia
Researchers have provided evidence that mice with a disrupted ABCA13 protein demonstrate a hallmark behaviour of schizophrenia. [ + ]
New species of prehistoric crocodile identified from fossil
A new species of prehistoric crocodile, measuring more than five metres long and dubbed the 'swamp king', has been identified by Queensland researchers. [ + ]
Not-so-identical twins: mutations present days after conception
Scientists have found genetic mutations that are present in just one of a pair of identical twins and traced them back to the first days after conception. [ + ]
New COVID-19 RNA test returns results in minutes
UK researchers have invented a COVID-19 test that is said to reduce testing time from 30 minutes to under five, while still delivering accurate results. [ + ]
What makes viruses so infectious?
UK researchers have identified for the first time the way viruses like the poliovirus and the common cold virus 'package up' their genetic code, allowing them to infect cells. [ + ]
Machine learning speeds up materials science
Researchers have successfully used machine learning to complete cumbersome materials science calculations more than 40,000 times faster than normal. [ + ]
New mammogram measures to predict breast cancer risk
Researchers have found two new mammogram-based measures for breast cancer risk, which could improve the screening process and make it less stressful for women. [ + ]
Two-pronged approach to combat antibiotic resistance
The new compounds combine direct antibiotic killing of pan drug-resistant bacterial pathogens with a simultaneous rapid immune response for combatting antimicrobial resistance. [ + ]