Industry News
Map of human liver cells reveals molecular make-up of individual cells
A map of the cells in the human liver reveals the differences between individual cells at the molecular level which can have a profound impact on their behaviour in tissue, tumours and disease. [ + ]
Discovery could make therapeutic insulins more effective
A discovery co-led by Australian researchers could make therapeutic insulins more effective by better mimicking the way insulin works in the body. [ + ]
Nine new members join STA board
Science & Technology Australia has elected nine new members to its board. [ + ]
Biochemical engineering 'hack' could lead to new drugs
A biochemical engineering 'hack' could lead to new drugs, flavours, fragrances and biofuels. [ + ]
Macrogen opens office in Australia
South Korean biotech company Macrogen has opened an office in NSW. [ + ]
Electrostatic spray dryer wins innovation award
The PolarDry line of electrostatic spray dryers, manufactured by Fluid Air, was recently recognised at the 10th Annual Vogel Pharmaceutical Engineering International Forum. [ + ]
Studying the use of CRISPR on human liver-on-a-chip platform
Two US researchers are combining their expertise in CRISPR technology and human microphysiological systems to assess the safety and efficacy of genome editing. [ + ]
Australian researchers contribute to the discovery of four new MS genes
The four new genes contribute to the devastating neurological disease, multiple sclerosis (MS). [ + ]
Doe, a deer, a feral deer
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has brought together five state and territory governments, three local councils, three universities and three private environmental groups to form Australia's largest deer management research collaboration. [ + ]
Creating 3D images with super-resolution microscopy
A new technique overcomes the limitations of super-resolution microscopy by creating 3D reconstructions from single-colour, 2D images of protein complexes. [ + ]
Australian R&D investment drooping
The Australian Government's Science, Research and Innovation (SRI) Budget Tables show that overall investment in research and development is continuing to fall. [ + ]
Using artificial intelligence to measure breast density
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm measures breast density at the level of an experienced mammographer. [ + ]
2018 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science announced
The $250,000 Prime Minister's Prize for Science went to Professor Kurt Lambeck for revealing how our planet changes shape — every second, every day and over millennia. [ + ]
The role of Pax5 in maintaining immune health
A protein called Pax5 helps to efficiently organise the genetic information required for immune cells to maintain their form and function and help fight disease. [ + ]
New urine test detects antibiotic-resistant superbugs
A new test, called DETECT, spots the molecular signatures of antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly in urine samples. [ + ]
