Industry News
Osteoporosis drugs decrease premature mortality risk
Nitrogen-bisphosphonates — drugs commonly prescribed for osteoporosis — reduced the risk of premature mortality by 34% in a cohort of over 6000 individuals. [ + ]
Chemical synthesis captured at atomic resolution
Researchers have succeeded in viewing previously inaccessible details of certain chemical processes, showing there are significant discrete stages to these processes. [ + ]
Vaccine developed to target TB in the lungs
Created by Australian scientists, the early-stage vaccine was shown to provide substantial protection against tuberculosis in a preclinical laboratory setting. [ + ]
Inherited gene mutation raises pancreatic cancer risk
The discovery of the previously unknown mutation could lead to routine testing of individuals with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer. [ + ]
Colour-changing 'chameleon skin' powered by nanomachines
The artificial 'chameleon skin' changes colour when exposed to light and could be used in applications such as active camouflage and large-scale dynamic displays. [ + ]
Separating X and Y sperm enables sex selection in offspring
A simple, reversible chemical treatment can segregate X-bearing sperm from Y-bearing sperm, allowing dramatic alteration of the normal 50:50 male/female offspring ratio. [ + ]
Food regulatory conference coming in November
The 2nd ChemLinked Food Regulatory Conference – Oceania 2019 (CLFRC 2019) is being held on 20 November 2019 at the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney. [ + ]
Neural implant controlled by a smartphone
Using Lego-like replaceable drug cartridges and Bluetooth Low Energy, the device can target specific neurons of interest using drugs and light for prolonged periods. [ + ]
SA set to lift ban on GM crops
Farmers on mainland South Australia will be given the choice to plant genetically modified (GM) food crops next season. [ + ]
Deadline extended for Gilead Fellowship Research Grants Program
The Fellowship provides support to projects that have a local community focus and which often struggle to secure funding or face high competition. [ + ]
Blood pressure monitoring with a video selfie
Finding an accessible, easy way to monitor blood pressure is important given that nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure and many don't even know they have it. [ + ]
TB bacteria feed on carbon monoxide
While carbon monoxide is lethal for humans, microbiologists have found that some pathogens utilise this deadly gas as an energy source when other nutrients are not available. [ + ]
Researchers find 45 new genetic causes of skin cancer
Scientists have discovered 45 new genetic variants that put people at a greater risk of developing the most common form of skin cancers: basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. [ + ]
16 CRC Projects grants awarded
The Australian Government will provide over $30 million to 16 projects under Round 7 of the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) grants. [ + ]
MRI technique shows molecular make-up of the brain
Researchers have transformed an MRI from a diagnostic camera into a device that can record changes in the biological make-up of brain tissue. [ + ]