Industry News
Rapid diagnostic test for Ebola under development
The test will detect the infection early in blood by embedding monoclonal antibodies against surface glycoproteins (GP) — one of the first detectable biomarkers of infection. [ + ]
How malaria shields itself from approaching immune cells
Researchers reveal a previously unknown reversible mechanism that malaria uses to evade the immune system, paving the way towards new antimalarial drugs. [ + ]
Mapping the tumour landscape in breast cancer
Scientists have created what they claim is one of the most detailed maps of breast cancer ever achieved, revealing how genetic changes shape the physical tumour landscape. [ + ]
Bacteria on ISS no more dangerous than earthbound strains
Two particularly tenacious species of bacteria have colonised the potable water dispenser aboard the International Space Station. [ + ]
Probiotics found to alleviate chronic stress in mice
A recent study took a systematic approach to test the efficacy of 12 candidate probiotics strains from 10 species/subspecies of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus on stressed mice. [ + ]
New agreement to accelerate nutrition testing worldwide
Trajan Nutrition has signed an MOU with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute to accelerate the translation in the global market of nutrition testing research. [ + ]
Baby born from egg matured in the lab and frozen
Fertility doctors have announced what is claimed to be the first baby to be born from an immature egg that was matured in the laboratory, frozen, then thawed and fertilised years later. [ + ]
Antimicrobials found in sheep poo and on human skin
The newly discovered antimicrobials fall into a class of small antimicrobial proteins called bacteriocins, which represent versatile alternatives to some commonly used antibiotics. [ + ]
Four African countries license Ebola vaccine
The Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Ghana and Zambia have licensed an Ebola vaccine, just 90 days after its prequalification from the World Health Organization. [ + ]
AI identifies new features associated with cancer recurrence
AI has identified features relevant to cancer prognosis that were not previously noted by pathologists, leading to a higher accuracy of prostate cancer recurrence. [ + ]
Medication may prevent 'broken heart' during bereavement
There is an increased risk of heart attack and death among bereaved people (particularly those grieving a spouse or child) — one that can last up to six months. [ + ]
'Atomaterials' centre seeks to transform everyday devices
Researchers from Swinburne University of Technology are on a mission to create materials and products with unprecedented functionalities. [ + ]
Gene therapy improves vision in blind mice
Researchers can target a specific defective gene, cut it out and glue in a healthy replacement. In blind mice, this approach rescued approximately 10% of photoreceptors. [ + ]
Breakthrough as live coronavirus grown from patients
A team of elite NSW researchers have undertaken genome sequencing of the virus and grown the live virus from real patients as opposed to using synthetic materials. [ + ]
Fingerprint test can tell if you've taken or handled cocaine
A molecule produced in the body when cocaine is ingested, benzoylecgonine, is essential in distinguishing those who have consumed the drug from those who have handled it. [ + ]