Industry News
Four in five lung cancers are preventable: study
The majority of lung cancer cases in Australia can be prevented by adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours, such as quitting smoking, boosting fruit intake and being physically active. [ + ]
Why do telomeres turn unhealthy as we age?
Scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery in telomere biology, with implications for conditions ranging from cancer to ageing and heart disease. [ + ]
Virtual reality makes plant science fun
A virtual reality program created by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Plant Energy Biology takes students on an immersive journey through the cells of plants. [ + ]
Designer molecule targets cancer growth protein
A new molecule designed by University of Adelaide researchers has successfully targeted a protein that plays a major role in the growth of most cancers. [ + ]
Royal Society announces 2018 award winners
The Royal Society has announced the winners of its 2018–19 medals and awards — 24 prizes that recognise exceptional researchers who make outstanding contributions to science. [ + ]
How a magnetised wire attracts tumour cells
Stanford scientists have used a magnetic wire to capture free-floating tumour cells in the blood. [ + ]
New medication being trialled to treat ice addiction
The N-ICE Trial will see researchers investigate whether N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) can reduce cravings for crystal methamphetamine, or 'ice'. [ + ]
Breakthrough blood test to detect melanoma early
Australian researchers have developed what is claimed to be the world's first blood test capable of detecting melanoma in its early stages. [ + ]
CRISPR editing may be less precise than previously thought
Scientists have discovered that CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing can cause greater genetic damage in cells than was previously thought. [ + ]
Novotech partners with Asian Eye Institute to accelerate clinical trials
Novotech works in partnership with leading medical institutions across Asia to accelerate quality clinical research. [ + ]
Super-resolution microscopy comes to Westmead
The recent installation of a single-molecule microscope at the Westmead Research Hub will provide researchers with much-needed super-resolution imaging capabilities. [ + ]
UK–US trade deal could threaten the NHS, researchers say
The USA's targeting of so-called 'foreign free-riding' in trade deals could lead to a poor deal on pharmaceuticals for the UK post-Brexit. [ + ]
Robotic surgery shows promise for prostate cancer patients
Queensland researchers have conducted a world-first trial comparing the merits of robotic-assisted prostatectomy to open prostatectomy. [ + ]
Corneal transplant registry informs future eye surgery
An innovative vision-restoring procedure has been reported on in detail for the first time. [ + ]
A fresh look at microbes in the Murray River
Flinders University researchers have presented a new examination of river health with a fresh look at microbial distributions from Murray River water samples. [ + ]
