Industry News
Research, industry collaborations increase by 64%
The relationship between researchers and industry has strengthened, according to the latest National Survey of Research Commercialisation. [ + ]
AXT adds LIBS product line from ELEMISSION
AXT has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with ELEMISSION, a Canadian-based company that specialises in large-scale micro characterisation using continuous LIBS (laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy) scanning technology. [ + ]
A closer look at heart-disease genes
Scientists at Sydney's Centenary Institute have conducted a study which could change how researchers discover the causes of genetic heart disease. [ + ]
Virus engineered to target and kill cancer cells
Scientists have engineered a virus that selectively targets and kills cancer cells, with a stronger anticancer effect than another engineered virus currently used in clinical practice. [ + ]
Cancer researcher nominated for NSW Young Woman of the Year
Voting is now open for the NSW Women of the Year Awards, which celebrate the outstanding contribution made by women across NSW to industry, communities and society. [ + ]
Rotavirus vaccine may protect against type 1 diabetes
A drop in the number of young children diagnosed with type 1 diabetes could be associated with the introduction of routine rotavirus vaccination of Australian infants. [ + ]
Fast and effective cancer detection with nanomaterials
Nanotechnology researchers have reported a low-cost way of detecting cancer in early stages using a new class of magnetic nanomaterials. [ + ]
New ocean species are evolving fastest in Antarctica
New research led by Museums Victoria has overturned previous theories about how the biodiversity of our oceans evolved. [ + ]
Cartherics and ToolGen sign a deal on CAR-T therapy
Australia's Cartherics and Seoul-based ToolGen have teamed up to bring innovative immunotherapies for cancer a step closer to reality. [ + ]
How hagfish choke their enemies with slime
The eel-like hagfish has survived on Earth for at least 300 million years, thanks to its ability to fend off predators by producing and choking them with slime. [ + ]
Revealing the 'rogue clones' that cause lupus
Researchers have used mass spectrometry to identify the molecular signatures of the autoantibodies that cause lupus, which could lead to more effective treatments. [ + ]
Golden staph on the rise in Vic and WA communities
While the number of golden staph (Staphylococcus aureus) infections in hospitals have declined over the last few years, the number of infections acquired outside hospitals are on the rise. [ + ]
Help stop the spread of marine pests this summer
More than two-thirds of water users are unaware of the threat posed by marine pests, according to a recent survey by Parks Victoria. [ + ]
Vampire bats could hold key to new treatments; criminal activity hampers research
Vampire bats could hold the key to new treatments for a range of serious medical problems, but researchers have hit a snag accessing the specimens needed to advance their work. [ + ]
Astrophysicist and Women in STEM Ambassador joins UNSW
Australia's first ambassador for Women in STEM, astrophysicist Professor Lisa Harvey-Smith, is joining UNSW as Professor of Practice in Science Communication. [ + ]
