Industry News
Exclusive colostrum intake may reduce risk of food allergies
Newborns who are exclusively fed colostrum in the first 72 hours following birth are five times less likely to develop a peanut allergy by 12–18 months, and 11 times less likely to develop multiple food allergies. [ + ]
Taste-based flu test enables rapid diagnosis
The diagnostic tool consists of the sensor molecule thymol and a virus-specific sugar building block, both of which could be incorporated into confectionery such as chewing gum or lollipops. [ + ]
New international partnerships back Australia's space industry
The Space Industry Association of Australia has commended the Australian Government on some major international agreements announced at the recent International Astronautical Congress. [ + ]
Sunscreen and supplements can lower your vitamin D levels
People who use SPF50+ sunscreen daily are more likely to be vitamin D deficient, while taking vitamin D2 supplements can lead to a drop in the body's concentration of vitamin D3. [ + ]
Low-dose drug prevents diabetes progression in young people
A low dose of the immunomodulatory drug anti-thymocyte globulin (ATG) appears safe and effective in preventing progression of type 1 diabetes in young people. [ + ]
Australian among 2025 Nobel Prize winners
The first of the 2025 Nobel Prizes have been announced — and this year's awards recognise an Australian scientist for a discovery he made over 35 years ago. [ + ]
Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal and infant health
Two studies have found that a Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while a separate study has linked excess maternal folate to gestational diabetes. [ + ]
AI tool detects tiny brain lesions in children with epilepsy
More accurate diagnosis of cortical dysplasia would lead to faster referrals for epilepsy surgery, fewer seizures and improved long-term developmental outcomes. [ + ]
Genes play an active role in gut health, researchers find
It appears that genes play an active role in shaping bacterial communities, putting into question the idea that gut health can only be influenced by diet and supplements. [ + ]
Gold nanoparticles could improve ovarian cancer diagnostics
A gilt-edged project led by UQ PhD student Javeria Bashir has produced specially crafted gold nanoparticles that can highlight cancer markers in samples like urine, saliva or blood. [ + ]
ATSE elects its next President, 2025 Fellows
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has elected 35 new Fellows as well as its next President — former Australian Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley. [ + ]
Australasian Space Innovation Institute launched
The newly launched institute is an independent, not-for-profit innovation engine to translate world-class research into space-enabled solutions for the economy, society and national security. [ + ]
You may age faster if your dad smoked during puberty
Researchers found that people whose fathers began smoking during puberty (at age 15 or younger) were around nine months to a year older than their chronological age on average. [ + ]
How an autism-linked mutation alters social behaviour
Until now, the Shank3 gene had been associated with autism, but the biological mechanism underlying this connection remained unclear. [ + ]
TGA reports safety concerns over imported melatonin products
The TGA has issued a safety advisory regarding imported unregistered melatonin products, after finding significant discrepancies in the actual melatonin content compared to the labelled amounts. [ + ]
