Industry News
Sydney to host prestigious space science conference
Australia will host the Scientific Assembly of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR), said to be the world's largest space conference, in the year 2020. [ + ]
$20m funding for childhood cancer network
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has presented a cheque for $20 million to the Zero Childhood Cancer national child cancer personalised medicine program, said to be Australia's biggest initiative in childhood cancer research. [ + ]
Allergen sensitisation tests under development
Angsana Molecular & Diagnostics Laboratory has announced that it will provide tests for allergen sensitisation specific for the Asian population. The tests will be based on Thermo Fisher Scientific's ImmunoCAP technology and performed on Phadia Laboratory Systems. [ + ]
Extreme temperatures at risk of becoming the new normal
Australian researchers have found that the year 2015, currently listed as the hottest year on record, could be an average year by 2040 if carbon emissions continue to rise at the same rate. [ + ]
The gene that determines plant sex
Scientists have found that through the gene GAIA1, hormones are able to control the sex of plants. [ + ]
'Stapled' protein proposed for cancer treatment
Scientists have created a proteomimetic version of a naturally occurring protein called TPX2, which they claim could lead to a biological drug to treat cancer. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
