Industry News
New anticancer protein found to suppress liver tumours
A newly discovered anticancer protein has been found to prevent the uncontrolled proliferation of cancer cells in the liver. [ + ]
Why are rheumatoid arthritis patients at risk of heart disease?
Treating rheumatoid arthritis patients with a high-density lipoprotein (HDL) may limit their risk of developing heart disease, according to Melbourne researchers. [ + ]
The gene mutation that wards off malaria
Researchers have shed light on how humans who live in close quarters with malaria-carrying mosquitoes may evolve defences against the disease. [ + ]
Drug hoped to treat CFS causes impaired immune function — study
Reports that a drug used to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer could also treat CFS have been refuted by a new Griffith University study. [ + ]
Regenerative medicine through the lens of an artist
In 2017 the AMRI ran its first Artist in Residence program, inviting nine artists to each spend a week exploring the theme of regeneration. [ + ]
Alliance Agreement to advance laser-based cancer treatment
The Hudson Institute and Invion have signed a Research & Development Alliance Agreement in order to advance the latter's cancer treatment technology, Photosoft. [ + ]
Join the March for Science on 14 April
The second global March for Science is taking place on Saturday, 14 April, and Australian science enthusiasts are encouraged to take part. [ + ]
Less invasive glaucoma treatment gets approval
A surgical treatment for glaucoma that involves implantation of a microfistula tube has been approved for general use in Australia. [ + ]
Blood cancer biomarker discovered
Scientists have discovered a biomarker that could help to unlock the medical mystery behind multiple myeloma — an untreatable blood cancer that affects mostly older Australians. [ + ]
Queensland Govt launches life sciences competition
The competition is targeted at life sciences industry representatives in Australia and overseas, encouraging attendance at this year's AusBiotech conference in Brisbane. [ + ]
New brew of beer holds the hops, keeps the flavour
How would you like to try beer that costs less and has a more consistent flavour? US scientists may have come to your rescue. [ + ]
GSK launches drug discovery challenge in Australia
GSK's Discovery Fast Track Australian Challenge is designed to accelerate the translation of early-stage research into game-changing new medicines. [ + ]
Human antibody found to prevent malaria in mice
US scientists have discovered a human antibody that protects mice from infection with the deadliest malaria parasite, Plasmodium falciparum. [ + ]
Immutep enters clinical trial collaboration, raises $6.85m
The clinical trial will evaluate the combination of Immutep's lead immunotherapy product candidate with MSD's anti-PD-1 therapy in several different solid tumours. [ + ]
Young scientists to attend 68th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
Eight rising stars of Australian science have been selected to attend a highly prestigious annual gathering of Nobel Laureates and young scientists from around the world. [ + ]
