Industry News
Immunotherapy trial for MS shows early positive results
A new cellular immunotherapy treatment that targets the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) has been found to improve multiple sclerosis (MS) symptoms. [ + ]
What can flying insects contribute to neuroscience?
How can extraordinarily rapid insect responses occur when the body's pre-motor pathways run into a bottleneck linking messages from the brain to the wings and body? [ + ]
Melanoma researchers win GSK Award for Research Excellence
Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer have tripled the life expectancy for some advanced melanoma patients and transformed how the cancer is managed worldwide. [ + ]
Online tool predicts how cells repair broken DNA
Researchers have created a machine learning model, inDelphi, that predicts how human and mouse cells respond to CRISPR-induced breaks in DNA. [ + ]
LogicBio, CMRI partner to develop next-gen viral vectors
Genome editing company LogicBio has partnered with the Children's Medical Research Institute to fast-track gene therapy treatments for children with life-threatening genetic liver disease. [ + ]
2018 Metcalf Prizes — winners announced
Dr Heather Lee and Enzo Porrello have received the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia's 2018 Metcalf Prizes. [ + ]
Call for more meningococcal vaccinations as cases spike
The Australian Academy of Science is urging parents to vaccinate their children against all strains of meningococcal disease. [ + ]
INTEGRA named Pipetting Company of the Year
Frost & Sullivan has presented INTEGRA Biosciences with the 2018 Global Laboratory Pipetting Company of the Year award. [ + ]
AusCann set to launch cannabinoid medicine for chronic pain
AusCann's hard-shell capsules will target the estimated 1.9 million Australians who suffer chronic neuropathic pain. [ + ]
Two-handed handshake that encourages cell suicide
Researchers have discovered a mechanism that eliminates T cells that pose autoimmune dangers. [ + ]
Australians growing more aware of antibiotic resistance
As part of World Antibiotic Awareness Week (12–18 November 2018), NPS MedicineWise has released new research into antibiotic resistance in Australia. [ + ]
UQ receives funding for chronic pain, Alzheimer's projects
Research projects into chronic pain and Alzheimer's disease have received $125,000 each under the Queensland-Chinese Academy of Science Collaborative Science Fund. [ + ]
Minor protein changes can dramatically impact the immune system
Even minor changes in genetic sequences in HLA molecules can impact dramatically on immune function, according to a study led by Monash BDI. [ + ]
Deep knowledge AI system could speed up drug research
Known as Pattern to Knowledge (P2K), the technology uses artificial intelligence to leverage deep knowledge from data instead of relying solely on classical machine learning. [ + ]
UNSW to analyse DNA samples from 15,000 aspirin trial patients
UNSW scientists are conducting genetic analysis of DNA samples from ASPREE trial participants. [ + ]
