Industry News
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. [ + ]
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'. [ + ]
How a magnetised wire attracts tumour cells
Stanford scientists have used a magnetic wire to capture free-floating tumour cells in the blood. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Blood test to predict the spread of head and neck cancer
QUT research has shed fresh light on how head and neck cancer spreads to other organs, leading to the development of a simple blood test to predict patients' risk of spread. [ + ]
