Industry News
Some landfill 'burps' found to contain airborne PFAS
Many municipal landfills 'burp' gas from decomposing organic matter — and burps from buried waste containing PFAS can release these chemicals. [ + ]
Gene-editing nanoparticles correct mutations in CF models
The nanoparticles successfully edited the disease-causing gene in the lungs of a mouse model of cystic fibrosis (CF), swapping a mutated form with a healthy one that persisted in stem cells. [ + ]
Controller developed for self-assembling molecular robots
Japanese researchers have created a DNA-based molecular controller that autonomously directs the assembly and disassembly of molecular robots. [ + ]
Scanning electron microscopy suitable for asbestos testing
Scanning electron microscopy offers a less expensive, easier-to-use alternative to transmission electron microscopy and phase contrast microscopy. [ + ]
Treating rare skin diseases with transplants
Researchers at Nagoya University have treated the skin diseases epidermolytic ichthyosis (EI) and ichthyosis with confetti (IWC) by transplanting genetically healthy skin to inflamed areas. [ + ]
Govt appoints inaugural Australian Research Council board
The board will be responsible for determining priorities, strategies and policies for the ARC, advising the Minister for Education and approving research grants for many ARC funding schemes. [ + ]
NATA signs new five-year MOU with Commonwealth of Australia
The agreement demonstrates a strengthened and ongoing relationship between the Australian Government and the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA). [ + ]
Perinatal depression may raise heart disease risk in women
Women diagnosed with perinatal depression are more likely to develop cardiovascular disease within 20 years compared to women who have given birth without experiencing perinatal depression. [ + ]
Childhood flu exposure impacts your immune response later
Researchers have discovered that people develop stronger immune responses to the variants of influenza B they were exposed to during their childhood. [ + ]
Scientists can now detect antibiotics in finger sweat
A fingerprint may soon be all a doctor needs to check whether tuberculosis patients are taking their antibiotics, with scientists detecting the drugs in finger sweat. [ + ]
New therapy could treat hypertension-induced organ damage
Compound17b (Cmpd17b) is a potent therapeutic agent capable of safeguarding against the ravages of high blood pressure on vital organs. [ + ]
Molecular atlas can help predict organ transplant success
Sydney researchers have identified molecular biomarkers for transplant rejection that are common to all the major transplanted organs: hearts, lungs, livers and kidneys. [ + ]
Winners announced for the Kavli Prize 2024
The Kavli Prize honours outstanding researchers doing fundamental science that moves the world forward, with three US$1 million prizes awarded in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. [ + ]
Wooden surfaces appear to have antiviral properties
Wood has natural antiviral properties that can reduce the time viruses persist on its surface — and some species of wood are more effective than others. [ + ]
Nanoparticle could help map, treat children's brain cancer
The nanoparticle could be used for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA) directly to the brain cancer site, slowing tumour growth without causing signs of toxicity. [ + ]
