Industry News
Wild yeasts may improve wine from warmer climates
Dr Ana Hranilovic has discovered that certain strains of naturally occurring yeasts have beneficial effects in wine production. [ + ]
Potential treatment for 'chemobrain' discovered
Scientists have previously believed that chemotherapy was the only cause of chemobrain — a cognitive-impairment condition that affects up to 60% of breast cancer patients. [ + ]
UNSW invests $250m in Health Translation Hub
The UNSW Health Translation Hub will deliver education, training and research rooms and expanded ambulatory care clinics in fields such as neuroscience. [ + ]
New 'immune brake' targeted for tumour control
Researchers have shed light on how some cancers are able to escape our immune system, in a breakthrough that has significant implications for the field of immunotherapy. [ + ]
Researchers discover a new disease and its genetic cause
Researchers have discovered a new human disease and the gene responsible for it. [ + ]
Genomics for Australian Plants Framework Initiative launched
Genome sequencing is providing significant genetic information for many of the world's plant species; however, more can be achieved through collaboration. [ + ]
15 institutions receive Athena SWAN Bronze Awards
Fifteen Australian institutions have received the inaugural Athena SWAN Bronze Awards for improving gender equity and diversity. [ + ]
Aus scientists to develop $500m project in Mexico
Two Australian scientists have been appointed to assist with the development of a $500 million-dollar synchrotron facility in Mexico. [ + ]
Qld researchers discover unique cancer biomarker
University of Queensland researchers have developed a test to detect cancer from blood or biopsy tissue. [ + ]
Giant tortoise genomes offer insights into longevity
'Lonesome George', the last member of the Galapagos giant tortoise species from Pinta Island, died in 2012 — but his legacy will live on in more ways than one. [ + ]
How can Sudoku help scientists X-ray granular movements?
Scientists have developed a new X-ray method which allows them to see inside granular flows — and the findings could have a big impact on numerous industries. [ + ]
Asia Pacific's top 10 young innovators announced
Four Australians were among the winners of MIT Technology Review's Innovators Under 35 Asia Pacific competition for 2019. [ + ]
Zapping tumours in less than a second
Two potential treatments — one using X-rays, the other using protons — aim to reduce the side effects of radiation therapy by vastly shrinking the length of a typical session. [ + ]
Top neuroscience conference brings best brains to Brisbane
Researchers and doctors from around the world are in Brisbane this week to attend the 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Australasian Neuroscience Society. [ + ]
Embracing artery-only bypasses
For over two decades, Australian researchers have been doing something that the vast majority of surgeons globally have been reluctant to do. [ + ]