Industry News
New assay detects Salmonella subtypes in minutes
Researchers have developed a sensitive and specific assay to detect different serotypes of Salmonella, paving the way for rapid serotyping directly from specimens. [ + ]
3D imaging the inside of living cells
Japanese researchers have developed an imaging technique that provides a highly detailed view of the insides of living cells in their natural state. [ + ]
Restarting cell division helps the heart to heal itself
Scientists have discovered a protein that works with others during development to put the brakes on cell division in the heart. [ + ]
Microneedle array for vaccine delivery developed
The new vaccine delivery system contains 400 tiny needles, each just 0.5 mm in length and made from sugar and the specific cargo being delivered. [ + ]
Thermographic camera measures body temperature at a distance
Sensia Solutions has manufactured a high-precision system for measuring body temperature that can be used to detect fever in individuals accessing facilities. [ + ]
Biomarkers for urological cancers found in urine
Researchers have developed a new method to enable more timely diagnosis and treatment of urological cancers, ie, prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. [ + ]
Older paternal age linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
The older the father, the increased risk a child has of developing disorders such as autism, ADHD and other learning disabilities. [ + ]
AI identifies optimal material formula
Nanostructured layers boast countless potential properties — but how can the most suitable one be identified without any long-term experiments? [ + ]
New influenza treatment found to reduce spread of virus
A new antiviral drug for influenza can treat the infection at the same time as reducing the risk of transmission to others. [ + ]
Self-aligning microscope detects molecular interactions
The ultraprecise microscope is capable of detecting interactions between individual molecules within intact cells. [ + ]
UQ continues testing for COVID-19 vaccine, treatment
UQ's potential COVID-19 vaccine enters a new phase, and over 10,000 compounds have been tested to identify drug candidates that may help treat the disease. [ + ]
AI tool predicts serious disease risk in COVID-19 patients
The goal was to design and deploy a decision-support tool using AI capabilities — mostly predictive analytics — to flag future clinical coronavirus severity. [ + ]
New melanoma treatment triggers cell death
Using drugs to inhibit two separate proteins, researchers found that they could effectively kill melanoma cells by inducing apoptosis. [ + ]
Optical fibres used to convert water into hydrogen fuel
Chemists, physicists and engineers have transformed optical fibres into photocatalytic microreactors that convert water into hydrogen fuel using solar energy. [ + ]
New neurodegenerative disorder discovered in children
Researchers have uncovered a new neurodegenerative disorder in which children experience developmental regression and severe epilepsy. [ + ]