Industry News
$40 million distributed under CRC-P Program
Minister for Industry, Science and Technology Karen Andrews has announced the results of the sixth Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) selection round. [ + ]
New DNA sequencer installed at Harry Perkins Institute
The Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research (HPIMR) has installed an Illumina NovaSeq 6000 DNA sequencer. [ + ]
Bioherbicide approved to combat introduced weeds
The Di Bak Parkinsonia fungal bioherbicide has become the first woody weed bioherbicide to be granted federal regulatory approval. [ + ]
Stem cell analogues grown without animal products
Scientists from the New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute have reported progress towards creating clinical-grade cells for treatment of bone disease and injury. [ + ]
Aus–Norway partnership to create rapid-response vaccines
The University of Queensland and CEPI have signed a partnership to develop a technology that enables targeted and rapid vaccine production against multiple viral pathogens. [ + ]
Breast cancer cells turned into fat cells in mice
A newly developed combination therapy can force malignant breast cancer cells to turn into fat cells, which can be used to prevent the formation of metastases in mice. [ + ]
New insights into cardiac arrest in young people
A new study could provide clearer insights into why a young person may have experienced an otherwise unexplained cardiac arrest and, in some cases, sudden death. [ + ]
Key melanoma protein identified
Scientists from the Centenary Institute, in collaboration with 11 other Australian research institutions, have identified protein RAB27A as a key driver of melanoma metastasis. [ + ]
Parkinson's discovery could lead to new therapies
Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) have discovered how a protein linked to Parkinson's disease may protect cells such as neurons in the brain. [ + ]
New DNA data protection laws needed, say researchers
New laws are required to control access to medical genetic data by law enforcement agencies, according to researchers at the University of Queensland. [ + ]
Experts appointed to National Science and Technology Advisory Council
Six of Australia's most prominent scientists, including a Nobel Prize winner, have been appointed as board members of the National Science and Technology Advisory Council. [ + ]
Academy recognises two Australian environmental scientists
Australian environmental scientists Dr Tim Doherty and PhD student Nicole Foster have been awarded the Max Day Environmental Science Fellowship Award. [ + ]
New RNA sequencing strategy to study gut microbiome activity
Researchers have developed a high-throughput RNA sequencing strategy to study the activity of the gut microbiome. [ + ]
Cannabis-based drug relieves symptoms of motor neuron disease
Chemical compounds derived from the cannabis sativa plant, used as an add-on treatment, may help ease symptoms of spasticity in people with motor neuron disease. [ + ]
New discovery about how a baby's sex is determined
The process is not just about the X-Y chromosomes, but involves a 'regulator' that increases or decreases the activity of genes which decide if we become male or female. [ + ]
