Industry News
'Morning sickness' can occur at any time of day: study
The term 'morning sickness' is misleading and should instead be described as nausea and sickness in pregnancy, according to UK researchers. [ + ]
Strategic alliance: Millennium Science and Jomar Life Research
The companies will form a strategic alliance under common ownership to provide A/NZ researchers with improved access to research technologies and supplies. [ + ]
New treatment for advanced ER+ breast cancer shows promise
A proof-of-principle laboratory study has shown promising results for the treatment of oestrogen receptor positive breast cancers that are resistant to current approaches. [ + ]
Chameleon-like defence drones can change colour on demand
Material scientists have developed lightweight panels that can change colour on demand, allowing drones to match their appearance to the colours of the sky. [ + ]
Broccoli, brussels sprouts help prevent blood vessel disease
Higher consumption of cruciferous vegetables, such as broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage, is associated with less extensive blood vessel disease in older women. [ + ]
Drug improves bone growth in children with dwarfism
A phase 3 clinical trial has shown that a new drug boosts bone growth in children born with achondroplasia — the most common type of dwarfism. [ + ]
6 min Strep A test suitable for remote settings
Rapid, molecular point-of-care tests can be used in remote settings to accurately detect the presence of Strep A bacterium in just six minutes. [ + ]
3D neural mapping unravels complex brain networks
A new algorithm for brain imaging data analysis enables the precise and quantitative mapping of complex neural circuits onto a standardised 3D reference atlas. [ + ]
Natural killer cells best for fighting lung cancer
Researchers have revealed that natural killer (NK) immune cells — but not T cells — are essential for slowing the aggressive spread of lung cancer. [ + ]
Logistics requirements for a COVID-19 vaccine
DHL has published a white paper on delivering stable logistics for vaccines and medical goods during COVID-19 and future health crises. [ + ]
Poor sleep raises blood pressure, alters gut microbiome
US researchers aimed to determine whether a 28-day period of disrupted sleep changed the gut microbiota in rats. [ + ]
AI platform predicts clinical trial outcomes
Opyl has developed software that uses artificial intelligence to predict the probability of a vaccine, drug, diagnostic or medical device succeeding in clinical trials. [ + ]
Liver protein could improve type 2 diabetes treatment
Researchers have found that the SMOC1 protein, which is naturally produced by the liver, can decrease blood glucose levels. [ + ]
Handheld medical imaging device for high-res bedside scanning
A prototype medical imaging device can produce images down to resolutions of 1 to 2 µm — detailed enough to spot the first signs of tumours in specific cells. [ + ]
Preclinical results and a call for volunteers: UQ COVID study
The COVID-19 vaccine trial, which has produced positive indications about its potential effectiveness and manufacturability, is being expanded to an older demographic. [ + ]
