Industry News
Health warning for high-heat red meat
Culinary experts recommend high-heat caramelisation to boost the flavour of meat, but the results from a recent study suggest that this could be bad for our health. [ + ]
Vibrating worm wins Aus researchers 2020 Ig Nobel Prize
The researchers won the Ig Nobel Physics Prize for determining what happens to the shape of a living earthworm when one vibrates the earthworm at high frequency. [ + ]
Fast, on-site detection of PFAS in the environment
Curtin University researchers have developed a new on-site method to immediately and accurately detect and measure levels of PFAS. [ + ]
'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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
