Industry News
Do bacteria prefer to travel by air?
The world's bacteria may by travelling thousands of kilometres through the air instead of hitching rides with people and animals. [ + ]
Automated system non-invasively detects eye surface cancer
The automated system is able to successfully identify between diseased and non-diseased eye tissue, in real time, through a simple scanning process. [ + ]
'Copycat' fungus deceives the immune system
Fungus can imitate signals from our immune system and prevent our body from responding to infection, new research has found. [ + ]
Anti-TB drugs can actually increase risk of TB reinfection
Anti-TB drugs cause changes to gut microbiota, increasing susceptibility to Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection as a result. [ + ]
Govt funding, 10-year plan to improve gender equity in STEM
The Australian Government has announced $3.4m to improve STEM equity in Australia and boost the participation of girls and women in STEM careers. [ + ]
Wanted: citizen scientists for a galactic survey
The AstroQuest citizen science project seeks volunteers to study images of galaxies and figure out which light is coming from which galaxy. [ + ]
Link found between childhood trauma, brain structure and depression
Early trauma may affect the structure of the brain in a way that makes clinical depression more likely to be severe and recurrent. [ + ]
Potential male birth control pill passes human safety tests
US scientists have announced promising results from their recent trial of an experimental male oral contraceptive. [ + ]
Budget 2019–20 — lacking 'clever country' ambition
How will the Morrison Government's pre-election 2019 Federal Budget impact science and research? [ + ]
Your risk of depression may be lower than you think
People with a family history of depression or bipolar disorder can now evaluate their risk of developing them, thanks to a new website launched by UNSW researchers. [ + ]
Diagnostic test for Parkinson's nothing to be sniffed at
A definitive diagnostic test for Parkinson's disease is on the horizon thanks to Joy Milne, who has the ability to detect Parkinson's through smell. [ + ]
Genome analysis on a smartphone
Researchers have created a method to take genome analysis 'offline' by adapting a computer algorithm that can perform accurate analysis — with far less computer memory than current programs. [ + ]
Fear centre of the brain protects against illusions
Impairment of the brain's amygdala makes people more susceptible to deception, allowing illusory perceptions to arise much faster and more pronounced. [ + ]
Leukaemia and lupus research to be fast-tracked by GSK
Researchers who have identified potential targets for new medicines for acute myeloid leukaemia and lupus have been named the winners of the 2018 GSK Discovery Fast Track Challenge. [ + ]
Thermo Fisher Scientific to acquire Brammer Bio for $1.7bn
Thermo Fisher Scientific has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Brammer Bio, a leader in viral vector manufacturing for gene and cell therapies, for US$1.7 billion in cash. [ + ]
