Industry News
Human memory is improved by the promise of reward
Researchers have highlighted the lasting positive effect of a reward on the ability of individuals to retain a variety of information. [ + ]
Catalyst enables efficient hydrogenation of nitriles
A nano-cobalt phosphide catalyst for the hydrogenation of nitriles combines efficiency, cost-effectiveness, ease of handling and re-usability. [ + ]
Happiness may protect you from gastrointestinal distress
Serotonin, a chemical known for producing feelings of wellbeing and happiness, can reduce the ability of some intestinal pathogens to cause deadly infections. [ + ]
Australian fossil reveals ancient plant species
Fresh examination of an Australian fossil has revealed evidence of a newly discovered plant species that existed more than 359 million years ago. [ + ]
Steroid reduces death in patients with severe COVID-19
Dexamethasone was found to reduce deaths by one-third in ventilated patients and by one-fifth in other patients receiving oxygen only. [ + ]
New test improves early detection of prostate cancer
A groundbreaking new test can improve the early detection of prostate cancer compared with the existing prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test. [ + ]
Probiotics found to boost coral survival
Feeding coral a dose of good bacteria increases their overall health and tolerance to stresses related to climate change, such as rising water temperatures. [ + ]
UQ, CSL and CEPI partner on COVID-19 vaccine development
CEPI and CSL will fund the development and manufacture of The University of Queensland's molecular clamp-enabled vaccine for COVID-19. [ + ]
State of hibernation induced in mice — are humans next?
Japanese researchers have found specific cells in the mouse brain that can trigger a hibernation-like state when activated. [ + ]
Lonza announces new CEO, COVID-19 vaccine collaboration
Dr Pierre-Alain Ruffieux has been appointed Lonza's CEO, just a few weeks after the company announced a strategic collaboration agreement with biotech company Moderna. [ + ]
Machine learning method predicts nanoparticle structure
New distance-based machine learning methods have been found to be capable of predicting structures and atomic dynamics of nanoparticles reliably. [ + ]
Shorter courses of antibiotics prove equally effective
A shorter-than-standard course of antibiotics can be equally effective, and helps limit the development of resistance as a result. [ + ]
Universal virus detection platform could replace PCR
A new viral diagnostic strategy using reactive polymer-grafted, double-stranded RNAs is expected to serve as a pre-screening tester for a wide range of viruses with enhanced sensitivity. [ + ]
Collaboration to develop a universal influenza vaccine
Intravacc and Versatope have signed a research service agreement to further develop a universal vaccine against influenza. [ + ]
Controversial hydroxychloroquine study retracted
The saga surrounding the treatment of COVID-19 with hydroxychloroquine has a new development, after a study warning against its use in COVID-19 patients was retracted. [ + ]
