Industry News
Promising new spinal cord research
A global expert in spinal cord research will be speaking at Griffith University as part of the 'Curing Paralysis' public lecture series. [ + ]
Imaging the inside of cells with nanoparticles
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have used MPC polymers to modify the surface of nanoparticles and, in doing so, discovered a new way to image the inside of cells. [ + ]
Airport door handles and the spread of drug-resistant bacteria
Drug-resistant bacteria from international travellers could be transferred to inanimate surfaces in airports and then picked up by others, who may go on to spread these bacteria in their home countries. [ + ]
CRISPR forum early-bird rates closing soon
Clariden Global has announced its inaugural CRISPR Precise Genome Editing and Gene Modulation Forum, to be held from 5–7 December at InterContinental Melbourne the Rialto. [ + ]
Stem cells that rust
Scientists have discovered that certain cells during embryonic development are negatively affected by oxidation — the same process that causes rust in metal. [ + ]
Essential enzymes for DNA repair
Scientists have found that hybrid structures composed of DNA and RNA play an important role in restoring genetic information after DNA is damaged. [ + ]
Set your alarm clock for upcoming webinars
Australian scientists may find themselves having an early morning on Thursday, 17 November with not one but two free webinars being held in the wee hours. [ + ]
Autism linked to mutations in mitochondrial DNA
According to US researchers, children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have greater numbers of harmful mutations in their mitochondrial DNA than their family members. [ + ]
State of the Climate 2016 — hotter days, warmer oceans, greater fire risk
Australia has warmed by around 1°C since 1910, according to State of the Climate 2016. [ + ]
Melbourne leads Australia in high-quality science output
Melbourne was Australia's leading city in terms of high-quality science output in 2015, followed by Sydney, according to the Nature Index. [ + ]
Funding for Indigenous health and medical research
The NHMRC has allocated $190 million in funding for health and medical research, including a $10.6 million investment supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health research. [ + ]
Video: Comparing cleanrooms and kitchens
This year's µTAS Video Competition has been won by Enrica Rollo, from Switzerland's EPFL, whose winning video showcased a recipe for a 'Micropillars Chocolate Cake'. [ + ]
A financial boost for the MTP sector
MTPConnect, the MedTech and Pharma Growth Centre, has announced $7.4 million in funding over two years for 14 national projects in the medtech, biotech and pharmaceutical (MTP) sector. [ + ]
Could crab shells enhance wound healing?
Different nanomaterials are being tested in combination with chitosan — a sugar derived from crab and shrimp shells — for applications in the biomedical field. If the tests are successful, they could lead to breakthrough such as enhanced bone regeneration, improved wound healing and targeted drug delivery. [ + ]
Health & Medical Research Awards now recognise data innovation
Research Australia has announced its 2016 Health & Medical Research Awards, to be held on 16 November at The Westin Sydney. [ + ]
