Industry News
New cancer treatments can activate tuberculosis infection
New checkpoint inhibitor treatments for cancer can activate tuberculosis in some patients — an infection that used to kill one in three people in the UK. [ + ]
Newly discovered star pulsates on just one side
A star that pulsates on just one side has been discovered in the Milky Way — and while such stars have been predicted in theory, this is the first of its kind to be recorded. [ + ]
London patient cured of HIV, study claims
A case report has detailed the second claimed incidence of a patient cured of HIV, with no active viral infection detected 30 months after stopping antiretroviral therapy. [ + ]
Our own immune cells damage the blood–brain barrier
Microglia regulate the permeability of the brain's protective barrier in response to systemic inflammation — but the process can sometimes go wrong. [ + ]
Thermo Fisher announces new appointment, QIAGEN acquisition
Thermo Fisher Scientific has proposed to acquire QIAGEN and appointed Paul G Parker as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development. [ + ]
POC infection diagnosis combats antibiotic resistance
A new infection test, made up of sheets of paper patterned by lasers, will enable diagnosis at the point of care — helping doctors give patients the right treatment, and quickly. [ + ]
STEM Ambassadors set to work with local MPs
The STEM Ambassador Program encourages the involvement of science in Australian politics and aims to put science and evidence-based policy on the national agenda. [ + ]
Metrohm named exclusive Aus distributor of ELGA water purification products
Metrohm Australia has announced that, as of 1 March 2020, it is the exclusive distributor for ELGA LabWater in Australia for the PURELAB and CENTRA ranges. [ + ]
Scientists reveal the structure of benzene
Ever since the 1930s, debate has raged inside chemistry circles concerning the fundamental structure of the organic chemical compound benzene. [ + ]
FDA approves new drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A clinical trial of the drug, known as VYONDYS 53 (golodirsen), established that it was well tolerated and acted to restore dystrophin protein. [ + ]
Queensland and India form bioscience alliance
Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) has formed a partnership with India's Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE). [ + ]
Gold nanoparticles used to detect cancer
The nanotechnology developed by University of Queensland scientists can detect and monitor extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the bloodstream. [ + ]
McMaster develops tool for coronavirus battle
Researchers have developed a tool to share with the international health sciences community which can help determine how the virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading and whether it is evolving. [ + ]
Australian Academy of Science presents 2020 honorific awards
The Australian Academy of Science has presented its prestigious 2020 honorific awards to 18 different researchers for their outstanding contributions to science. [ + ]
Immune system makes men more susceptible to obesity
Researchers have uncovered differences between the male and female immune system that may explain why men are more susceptible to obesity and metabolism-related associated diseases. [ + ]
