Industry News
POC infection diagnosis combats antibiotic resistance
A new infection test, made up of sheets of paper patterned by lasers, will enable diagnosis at the point of care — helping doctors give patients the right treatment, and quickly. [ + ]
Thermo Fisher announces new appointment, QIAGEN acquisition
Thermo Fisher Scientific has proposed to acquire QIAGEN and appointed Paul G Parker as Senior Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development. [ + ]
Our own immune cells damage the blood–brain barrier
Microglia regulate the permeability of the brain's protective barrier in response to systemic inflammation — but the process can sometimes go wrong. [ + ]
STEM Ambassadors set to work with local MPs
The STEM Ambassador Program encourages the involvement of science in Australian politics and aims to put science and evidence-based policy on the national agenda. [ + ]
Metrohm named exclusive Aus distributor of ELGA water purification products
Metrohm Australia has announced that, as of 1 March 2020, it is the exclusive distributor for ELGA LabWater in Australia for the PURELAB and CENTRA ranges. [ + ]
Scientists reveal the structure of benzene
Ever since the 1930s, debate has raged inside chemistry circles concerning the fundamental structure of the organic chemical compound benzene. [ + ]
FDA approves new drug for Duchenne muscular dystrophy
A clinical trial of the drug, known as VYONDYS 53 (golodirsen), established that it was well tolerated and acted to restore dystrophin protein. [ + ]
Queensland and India form bioscience alliance
Life Sciences Queensland (LSQ) has formed a partnership with India's Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE). [ + ]
Gold nanoparticles used to detect cancer
The nanotechnology developed by University of Queensland scientists can detect and monitor extracellular vesicles (EVs) in the bloodstream. [ + ]
Australian Academy of Science presents 2020 honorific awards
The Australian Academy of Science has presented its prestigious 2020 honorific awards to 18 different researchers for their outstanding contributions to science. [ + ]
McMaster develops tool for coronavirus battle
Researchers have developed a tool to share with the international health sciences community which can help determine how the virus that causes COVID-19 is spreading and whether it is evolving. [ + ]
Immune system makes men more susceptible to obesity
Researchers have uncovered differences between the male and female immune system that may explain why men are more susceptible to obesity and metabolism-related associated diseases. [ + ]
Chest CT scans recommended for COVID‑19 screening
Computed tomography (CT) of the chest demonstrates better sensitivity than reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT‑PCR) when it comes to diagnosing COVID‑19. [ + ]
Why do some water droplets 'bounce' off the walls?
Scientists can now explain why some water droplets bounce like a beach ball off surfaces, without ever actually touching them. [ + ]
What causes cellular ageing — and how can we suppress it?
US and UK scientists have discovered that mitochondria trigger senescence, the sleep-like state of aged cells, through communication with the cell's nucleus. [ + ]
