Industry News
Age-related impairments could be reversed
Two impairments of old age — frailty and immunity decline — can be halted and even partially reversed using a novel cell-based therapeutic approach. [ + ]
Aus researcher awarded prestigious analytical science prize
Professor Kourosh Kalantar-zadeh has been awarded the 2020 Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science by the Royal Society of Chemistry. [ + ]
X-ray laser to enable nanometre measurements
By reducing the beam diameter of an X-ray free-electron laser to 6 nm, researchers bring the utility of these lasers for imaging structures closer to the atomic level. [ + ]
Ultrasound-activated microbubbles destroy cancer cells
A non-invasive technology platform utilises low-frequency ultrasound (250 kHz) to detonate microscopic tumour-targeted bubbles like warheads. [ + ]
Biomedical device developed from food industry by-products
The device comprised soy protein and chitin, which formed a matrix with a porous, interconnected microarchitecture similar to that of certain body tissues. [ + ]
Slow warming of the deep ocean not good news
The world's deep oceans are warming at a slower rate than the surface, but it's still not good news for deep-sea creatures. [ + ]
Genetic malfunction triggers familial migraine
A genetic dysfunction in specific brain cells of the cingulate cortex area strongly influences head pain occurrence. [ + ]
Enzyme extraction enables biodiesel production
Researchers have developed a novel method for extracting enzymes from bacteria, opening up a new avenue for the enzymatic production of biodiesel. [ + ]
COVID-19 vaccine commences human trials in Adelaide
The Phase 1 trial will provide initial safety and immune response data on the vaccine and is being conducted at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]