Industry News
Could a computer program treat triple negative breast cancer?
A computer program developed at Monash University has revealed a combination of drugs that may be the answer to treating triple negative breast cancer. [ + ]
Could platypus venom help treat diabetes?
A key metabolic hormone, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), found in the venom and gut of the Australian platypus, will now be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes. [ + ]
Research opens new pathways for vaccine development
Burnet Institute researchers have identified a novel process used by the immune system to kill and clear malaria. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Blood filter therapy for kidney patients wins innovation award
A new haemodialysis therapy has the potential to significantly advance renal (kidney) care for patients. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
