Industry News
The brain's genetic secrets can be found in the blood
Researchers from The University of Queensland recently used blood samples to identify gene targets for brain-related traits like IQ and diseases such as schizophrenia. [ + ]
CSIRO announces Earth observation centre
The centre will help Australian researchers maximise the benefits of observing Earth from space and further develop Australia's space sector. [ + ]
Advanced manufacturing partnership targets bacterial biofilms
The University of Sydney, Whiteley Corporation and the Innovative Manufacturing Cooperative Research Centre are teaming up to tackle biofilm infections. [ + ]
Blood filter therapy for kidney patients wins innovation award
A new haemodialysis therapy has the potential to significantly advance renal (kidney) care for patients. [ + ]
New blood test could predict heart attack
Australian researchers have developed a blood test that improves the prediction of long-term risk of heart attack or death in those with severe coronary artery disease. [ + ]
Melbourne scientists reveal key cancer-fighting gene's secret weapons
Walter and Eliza Hall Institute scientists have discovered how the key cancer-preventing gene p53 stops the development of blood cancers. [ + ]
Pharmaceutical material could be used in grid-scale batteries
US scientists have developed a highly reversible, water-soluble material based on phenazine, an organic molecule used in dyes and antibiotics. [ + ]
Real-time tool to help treat drug-resistant tuberculosis
What would normally take decades in identifying the effectiveness of a TB drug could now just take a matter of hours. [ + ]
Structure of protein pair could guide drug development
Researchers have visualised how the protein SOCS1 'switches off' cell signalling to dampen immune responses and block cancer growth. [ + ]
Monash scientists get US patent for malaria diagnostic technique
A research collaboration headed by a Monash chemist has received a US patent for a diagnostic technique that could deliver a more accurate test for malaria. [ + ]
Genetic diseases could be corrected by modifying our RNA
Matthew D Disney has developed a small-molecule-based tool that acts on RNA to selectively delete certain gene products. [ + ]
Hope for hard-to-treat cancers as new drug goes on trial
Professor Jiri Neuzil is leading clinical trials of the experimental drug MitoTam in patients with triple negative tumours, which are known to be very hard to treat. [ + ]
Monash researchers built own microscope to decipher superbugs
A hand-made super-microscope has enabled Monash researchers to decipher how bacteria are able to build a wall against the immune system. [ + ]
Antimicrobial medical gloves prevent the spread of infection
A new type of medical examination glove has been developed with built-in antimicrobial technology that is proven to prevent the spread of infection. [ + ]
Sydney to host 19th International Microscopy Congress
Sydney will host a large and diverse gathering of microscopy and microanalysis professionals at the 19th International Microscopy Congress (IMC19) to be held from 9–14 September 2018 at the International Convention Centre (ICC). [ + ]
