Industry News
Rapid test for dengue fever developed
Queensland researchers developed a rapid test, with results that look similar to a COVID-19 home stick test, for each of the four types of dengue virus. [ + ]
Regular alcohol consumption may raise blood pressure
Even in adults without hypertension, blood pressure readings may climb more steeply over the years as the number of daily alcoholic drinks increases. [ + ]
Diabetes drug could promote healthy aging
Metformin is a first-line medication for type 2 diabetes, with evidence suggesting the drug may promote healthy aging. [ + ]
Tau PET imaging can predict cognitive decline
Scientists wanted to determine which imaging modality — amyloid PET, glucose metabolism PET or tau PET — would best predict future cognitive decline due to Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Biomedical, BioMedTech incubators supported by Brandon Capital
Expressions of interest have opened for the national CUREator+ incubator program, while the Westmead Biomedical Incubator has been announced in NSW. [ + ]
Omega-3 fatty acids appear promising for lung health
Past studies have suggested that omega-3 fatty acids may help lung disease prevention efforts, due to their anti-inflammatory actions, but robust studies of this association have so far been lacking. [ + ]
Diversity in STEM Review — draft recommendations released
The recommendations follow a nationwide engagement campaign to identify ways to address systemic and structural barriers limiting STEM participation. [ + ]
Moderna opens Melbourne research centre, partners with Monash
Moderna has opened its Regional Centre for Respiratory Medicines and Tropical Diseases in Melbourne, as well as its new headquarters for Australia, New Zealand, South-East Asia & Oceania. [ + ]
Photocatalytic system efficiently converts CO2 into fuel
Researchers have developed an artificial photocatalytic system that mimics a natural chloroplast to efficiently convert carbon dioxide in water into valuable methane. [ + ]
Genetic risk factors found for long COVID
Computational biology company PrecisionLife has identified 73 genes that are highly associated with severe and fatigue-dominant forms of long COVID. [ + ]
RNA therapy activates dendritic cells to combat melanoma
The RNA-based strategy activated dendritic cells that eradicated tumours and prevented their recurrence in mouse models of melanoma. [ + ]
AACB's annual conference a pathologist's paradise
The Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine is offering an entire week dedicated to professional development, education and networking. [ + ]
FDA approves first known pill for postpartum depression
Zurzuvae (zuranolone) is understood to be the first and only oral medication indicated to treat adults with postpartum depression (PPD). [ + ]
Professor Kerrie Wilson appointed Queensland's Chief Scientist
One of Australia's leading researchers into the science, strategy and policy of conservation, Professor Kerrie Wilson, has been appointed Queensland's next Chief Scientist. [ + ]
Infant food allergies linked to asthma, reduced lung function
Babies with a food allergy were almost four times more likely to develop asthma at six years of age compared to children without a food allergy. [ + ]