Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Corneal transplant registry informs future eye surgery
An innovative vision-restoring procedure has been reported on in detail for the first time. [ + ]
Thermo Fisher Scientific to host antibody data on its website
Thermo Fisher Scientific will utilise BenchSci's machine learning platform to mine antibody data published in peer-reviewed scientific journals. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
3D-printed human corneas
Scientists at Newcastle University, UK, have 3D-printed the first human corneas. [ + ]
Scientists create a more realistic model of liver cancer
The model places medical researchers in a much better position to develop more effective treatments for the third most common cause of cancer death worldwide. [ + ]
