Industry News
Fighting superbugs with their favourite food
Adelaide researchers have developed and patented a novel approach to fight superbugs by targeting the bugs' favourite food, iron. [ + ]
Paediatric neuroblastoma could be treated by nanocells
EnGeneIC's bacterially derived nanocells are enhancing the delivery of chemotherapy to tumours, while limiting toxicity to normal tissues, in aggressive paediatric neuroblastoma. [ + ]
Could Zika virus help battle brain cancer?
Zika virus could be used for treatment of glioblastoma, according to Brazilian researchers. [ + ]
Trapping the protein servants of drug-resistant bacteria
Belgian researchers have devised a novel approach to developing antibacterial drugs, in a breakthrough that is set to combat the rise of antibacterial resistance. [ + ]
Familial breast cancer not only inherited genetically
Researchers have identified heritable but non-genetic markers for breast cancer susceptibility, in a breakthrough that will enable doctors to better predict cancer risk. [ + ]
Regenerative medicine breakthrough
Australian and Dutch researchers have moved a step closer towards making human kidneys from stem cells. [ + ]
Clarivate Analytics partners with IP Australia
Clarivate Analytics has partnered with IP Australia by providing its enhanced patent data to augment its Source IP database. [ + ]
Clinical guideline for mental health management
New worker mental health management guidelines are currently being canvassed, with community input accepted until mid-March, according to WorkCover Queensland. [ + ]
Performance declining for Australia's maths and science students
Australia's future is at risk as performance declines amongst our maths and science students, says Science & Technology Australia (STA). [ + ]
US conjunctivitis treatment funded by the MRCF
Okogen, a developer of ophthalmic anti-infective drugs, has received $13m from the Medical Research Commercialisation Fund to advance its viral conjunctivitis treatment. [ + ]
Funding announced for six new research collaborations
Projects outcomes include the development of 3D-printed materials for the vision impaired, improved grain crop production through better weed control and innovations in advanced composite paints. [ + ]
Nominations open for Prime Minister's Prizes for Science 2018
The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science celebrate the achievements and successes of Australian scientists, teachers and innovators. [ + ]
3D scaffolds to grow muscle
Australian biomedical engineers have combined lab-made peptides with natural proteins and polymers to create a 3D 'hydrogel scaffold'. [ + ]
Imagion Biosystems appoints new VP of clinical research
Dr Farideh Bischoff will lead the clinical program for MagSense cancer detection technology, to achieve regulatory approval as a diagnostic device for the early detection of malignant tumour cells. [ + ]
Merck acquires Aus biotech Viralytics
Merck has acquired Australian listed cancer research firm Viralytics in a $502 million deal. [ + ]
