Industry News
Ming Long appointed Chair of CSIRO
Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has announced the appointment of Ming Long to the role of CSIRO Chair, following the resignation of Kathryn Fagg. [ + ]
Keto diet leads to health benefits in bipolar patients
A ketogenic diet may improve brain metabolism in individuals with a bipolar disorder diagnosis, according to a new study. [ + ]
Which blood test is best at monitoring ALS?
A new study compares three types of blood biomarkers: neurofilament light chain proteins, glial acidic proteins and phosphorylated tau 181. [ + ]
Aust to collaborate on science and tech with regional partners
ATSE is leading delivery of the latest round of the Global Connections Fund, as well as the Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund – Strategic Element. [ + ]
Surface coating could prevent blood clots in medical implants
Zwitterions — a common macromolecule found in human cells — are being used to create materials that could stop blood clots from forming in medical devices like heart valves. [ + ]
mRNA successfully delivered through blood–brain barrier
Getting mRNA into the brain could allow scientists to instruct brain cells to produce therapeutic proteins that can help treat or prevent disease. [ + ]
Biological computer could revolutionise medical sciences
The CL1 is a commercial biological computer which fuses lab-cultivated neurons from human stem cells with hard silicon to create a new, more advanced and sustainable form of AI. [ + ]
Forever chemicals can be safely incinerated
A team of international scientists has shown how per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) can be safely destroyed by burning them. [ + ]
Rapid sensor can detect pregnancy complications sooner
Researchers have developed a rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications as early as 11 weeks, by screening blood samples for cell biomarkers. [ + ]
Genetic risk of schizophrenia impacts men and women differently
Men tend to present different clinical symptoms from women, poorer premorbid functioning and earlier onset of the disease. [ + ]
GenAI tool can speed up scientific discovery
The new AI system is an interactive LLM tool which can retrieve useful information from literature and develop hypotheses from data analysis. [ + ]
Melioidosis outbreak in Queensland claims more lives
Residents of Far North Queensland are advised to be cautious when coming into contact with soil and muddy water, following several recent deaths from melioidosis. [ + ]
'Nuclear spin microscopy' based on quantum sensors
Researchers have used quantum sensors to extend magnetic resonance imaging to the realm of microscopic detail. [ + ]
Govt invests $422 million in 229 researchers
High-performing researchers at all career stages will share in $422 million in funding through the NHMRC Investigator Grants scheme. [ + ]
NSW records first Japanese encephalitis death since 2022
NSW Health is urging the public to be vigilant and take precautions against mosquitoes, as the state records its first death of a person with Japanese encephalitis since 2022. [ + ]
