Industry News
Database of 'forever chemicals' will help scientists monitor pollution
It has previously been difficult to maintain a central database that collects and organises the scientific community's knowledge about known and unknown PFAS chemical structures. [ + ]
Protein mutation linked to abnormal brain development
A protein called Trabid helps control neuronal development, and mutations to this protein can lead to a condition where a baby's brain is smaller than expected. [ + ]
Blood test can predict risk of imminent heart attack
A new online tool lets users input their blood test results along with other basic information to discover if they are at increased risk of having a heart attack within six months. [ + ]
The temperature difference between day and night is widening
While night-time temperatures have typically increased at a faster pace than daytime temperatures, researchers recently found that this pattern had reversed. [ + ]
Plasma treatment used to heal chronic wounds
The treatment involves boosting the plasma activation of hydrogel dressings with a unique mix of different chemical oxidants that decontaminate and help heal chronic wounds. [ + ]
Artificial 'worm gut' used to break down plastics
By feeding worms with plastics and cultivating microbes found in their guts, researchers have found a way to accelerate plastic biodegradation. [ + ]
COVID vaccine found to prevent neonatal complications
COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy is not associated with any increased risks in newborn infants — while COVID-19 infection puts pregnant women at risk. [ + ]
Stem cell breakthrough: repairing heart attack damage
Researchers have solved a complication that could occur following an experimental procedure to repair damaged heart muscle. [ + ]
The next alt-protein — cell-cultured beef rice
Rice already has a high nutrient level, but adding cells from livestock can further boost it. [ + ]
Cannabis extract found to slow melanoma cell growth
A cannabis extract has shown positive results in slowing down melanoma cell growth and increasing cell death rates, according to an in vitro study. [ + ]
RNA-based spray combats myrtle rust in plants
Queensland researchers have developed a treatment that can both prevent and cure infection caused by an invasive fungal disease devastating native Australian plants. [ + ]
Australian Healthcare Week 2024: register for your free pass
With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone. [ + ]
Oxygenation trial to combat fish deaths in Darling River
In recent years, mass fish deaths have occurred in the Darling River as a result of low dissolved oxygen levels caused by weather conditions and changes in local waterways. [ + ]
Spider silk-inspired electrode wraps around tissues and organs
Scientists have created a flexible electrode that wraps around muscles, nerves and hearts to deliver electrical stimulation to tissues or record electrical activity. [ + ]
Gravimetric sensors to improve greenhouse gas detection
The sensors can be used to record greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide, methane, water vapour, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and diesel fuel molecules. [ + ]