Industry News
Nanomedicine to treat prostate cancer in man's best friend
A 10-year-old beagle with prostate cancer is helping researchers at The University of Queensland use nanomedicines to accurately diagnose and target the disease. [ + ]
Deep-learning algorithm controls paralysed arms
By analysing the brain activity of tetraplegia patients, a new deep-learning algorithm can help restore functional movements to previously paralysed limbs. [ + ]
Antimalarial drug boosted with chemo medicines
Scientists have found a way to boost the efficacy of the world's most powerful antimalarial drug, in a breakthrough that may overcome antimalarial drug resistance. [ + ]
DNA detection of crown-of-thorns starfish to improve monitoring
The PCR-based method will improve monitoring and early detection of the reef pest, allowing reef managers to contain outbreaks sooner. [ + ]
Schedule released for Sydney medical cannabis conference
CannaTech Sydney will take place from 28–30 October 2018 at Doltone House, Darling Island Wharf. [ + ]
UNSW medical psychology researcher wins Harkness Fellowship
Associate Professor Nadine Kasparian has won the 2018–19 Harkness Fellowship in Health Care Policy and Practice. [ + ]
Feedback invited on Women in STEM 10-year plan
The Australian Academy of Science is calling for the nation's views on the barriers and enablers that affect participation, retention and success of women and girls in STEM. [ + ]
Identifying gut microbes linked to mammalian evolution
Scientists have made a key advance towards understanding which of the trillions of gut microbes may play important roles in how humans and other mammals evolve. [ + ]
Protein found to help limit inflammation
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown role for the cholesterol regulatory protein LRP1, showing that it also manages the body's inflammation response. [ + ]
Molecular details of key migraine initiator revealed
Melbourne researchers have revealed that a key player in the initiation, and pain, of migraines is a neuropeptide called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP). [ + ]
Autonomous breast cancer detection program evokes Tetris
The automated medical image analysis program, designed to detect tumours, employs the movement and style of a retro video game to examine the breast area. [ + ]
State-of-the-art 'Tech Lab' opens at UTS
UTS has formally opened its latest state-of-the-art research facility, known as Tech Lab — a purpose-built, $65 million facility in the industrial hub of Botany. [ + ]
Medlab granted a licence to export cannabis
The licence relates to Medlab Clinical's two cannabis-based medicines — NanaBis and NanaBidial. [ + ]
New $5m microscope installed at University of Queensland
A new $5 million Hitachi HF5000 200 kV Transmission Electron Microscope at UQ can see objects smaller than the very smallest atom. [ + ]
Flu-based vaccine can protect against tuberculosis
Researchers have demonstrated how an Influenza A-based vaccine can be used to activate immune cells in the lungs — protecting against tuberculosis in the process. [ + ]
