Industry News
Plant extracts found to be active against SARS-CoV-2
Scientists have shown in laboratory studies that aqueous and ethanolic extracts of specially bred sweet wormwood plants are active against SARS-Cov-2. [ + ]
Nuclear softening enables more efficient injury repair
By softening a cell's nucleus so that it can squeeze its way through dense connective tissues, researchers have demonstrated a new way to help the body repair injuries. [ + ]
AI image analysis helps diagnose COVID-19
An advanced medical report generation method, based on AI technology, has been shown to accurately read lung CT images and help diagnose COVID-19 cases. [ + ]
Drug found to treat vascular disorder
Researchers have discovered a potential new therapy for cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), a devastating disease that can result in stroke and seizures. [ + ]
New liquid biopsy method detects early kidney cancer
The method has been found to detect kidney cancers with high accuracy, including small, localised tumours for which no early detection method currently exists. [ + ]
Immune cell may be key to activating energy-burning 'beige fat'
Eosinophils, a type of immune cell, could be important in activating a type of fat that burns energy instead of storing it. [ + ]
Illumina acquires BlueBee, appoints new CTO
Illumina has announced the acquisition of BlueBee — a cloud-based software company that provides genomics analysis solutions for research and clinical customers. [ + ]
Experimental whooping cough vaccine confers broad protection
Intranasal immunisation with the new vaccine not only induced excellent systemic responses but also strong local immune responses. [ + ]
Non-toxic fluorescent dye detects harmful bacteria
Scientists have prepared a new generation of aggregation-induced emission dye (AIE) luminogens using graphene oxide (GO). [ + ]
Endurance training shown to shift body clock in mice
Scientists have shown that just one 60-minute bout of exercise shifted the muscle clocks of mice by around an hour in either direction. [ + ]
Human memory is improved by the promise of reward
Researchers have highlighted the lasting positive effect of a reward on the ability of individuals to retain a variety of information. [ + ]
Catalyst enables efficient hydrogenation of nitriles
A nano-cobalt phosphide catalyst for the hydrogenation of nitriles combines efficiency, cost-effectiveness, ease of handling and re-usability. [ + ]
Happiness may protect you from gastrointestinal distress
Serotonin, a chemical known for producing feelings of wellbeing and happiness, can reduce the ability of some intestinal pathogens to cause deadly infections. [ + ]
Australian fossil reveals ancient plant species
Fresh examination of an Australian fossil has revealed evidence of a newly discovered plant species that existed more than 359 million years ago. [ + ]
Steroid reduces death in patients with severe COVID-19
Dexamethasone was found to reduce deaths by one-third in ventilated patients and by one-fifth in other patients receiving oxygen only. [ + ]
