Industry News
CSIRO helps establish new disaster research centre
CSIRO has welcomed the government's announcement of a national disaster research centre, set to focus on natural hazards and disaster risk reduction. [ + ]
20 min assay for COVID-19 developed
The rapid molecular test, called N1-STOP-LAMP, involves using a small portable machine that can detect SARS-CoV-2 from just one nasal swab. [ + ]
Faecal microbial transplantation treats C. diff infection
An innovative treatment for patients with Clostridium difficile infection has been shown to be more effective and cost-efficient than using antibiotics. [ + ]
Microscopic samples made to glow in the dark
Researchers have discovered a way to more accurately analyse microscopic samples by essentially making them 'glow in the dark'. [ + ]
Biomass flow reactor will turn waste into fuel
The biomass benchtop flow reactor has the potential to turn a wide range of waste and biomass feedstock into fuels, fine chemicals, liquid fertiliser and ethanol. [ + ]
Cannabinoids may affect other pharmaceuticals
Researchers have compiled a list of 57 medications that may not function as intended when used with medical cannabinoids, CBD oil or marijuana. [ + ]
Drug candidate reverses memory loss in mice
A newly developed drug candidate has successfully reversed memory loss in a mouse model of inherited Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Aussie team wins COVID-19 hackathon
The team won the Best Use of Technology category in NASA's Space Apps COVID-19 Challenge virtual hackathon with their COVID-19 safe air purifying solution. [ + ]
Brainwaves can predict future pain sensitivity
Scientists have demonstrated that one particularly prevalent pattern of brain activity, called alpha waves, strongly relates to the body's susceptibility or resilience to pain. [ + ]
Non-fasting blood test can screen youth for prediabetes
The HbA1c test measures the degree to which sugar molecules have linked irreversibly to molecules in red blood cells in the previous few months. [ + ]
REM sleep regulates eating behaviour
Electrical activity in hypothalamic circuits during REM sleep is essential to maintain a stable feeding behaviour in mammals. [ + ]
Applications now open for next Superstars of STEM
The program is about building capacity in the STEM sector so more women have the confidence and training to become go-to STEM experts in the media. [ + ]
Exciton Science Connect Program to boost industry collaboration
The program will increase knowledge exchange, capacity building and idea generation between the research community and the private sector. [ + ]
High BMI negatively impacts brain function
Being overweight or obese seriously impacts brain activity and increases the risk for Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Scientists extend lifespan in roundworms — are humans next?
Caenorhabditis elegans enjoyed a boost in its lifespan when researchers tinkered with a couple of proteins involved in monitoring the energy used by its cells. [ + ]
