Industry News
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. [ + ]
Australian of the Year Georgina Long among new Academy Fellows
The Australian Academy of Science's newest Fellows include an expert in spider venoms, a leader in plant science, an authority on star formation and an oncologist who has changed the way melanoma is treated. [ + ]
Identifying the genetic 'switches' of bone growth
Researchers have located 2700 genome sequences that precisely regulate the genes responsible for bone growth, shedding light on one of the major factors influencing the size of individuals in adulthood. [ + ]
UV disinfection lights can produce pollutants in the air
Air sanitisers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill pathogens can also cause unintended chemical reactions in the air, producing pollutants that could be a health risk. [ + ]
Measuring microplastics in soil using spectroscopy
Japanese researchers have devised a novel and simple method to measure nano/microplastic (N/MP) concentrations in different soil types using spectroscopy at two wavelengths. [ + ]
Drug trial results show lung cancer patients are living longer
Five years after treatment, 60% of patients treated with lorlatinib remained alive and without disease progression; this compared to just 8% for patients who received crizotinib. [ + ]
Bionic eye recipients demonstrate clear vision improvements
Results from a clinical trial of a second-generation bionic eye have demonstrated substantial improvement in four participants' functional vision, daily activities and quality of life. [ + ]
WEHI launches spinout company to tackle hard-to-treat cancers
The technology that Ternarx is pursuing has huge potential to create the next generation of treatments for cancer and other diseases that are currently untreatable. [ + ]
Proto Axiom launches inaugural biotech pitch event
Proto Axiom's Challenger Summit provides a platform for researchers to showcase their innovative biotech solutions while competing for $250,000 in grant financing. [ + ]
AI camera tech could help quickly identify serious infections
A combination of camera technology, software and AI has the potential to assess the severity of an infection simply by scanning the patient's face for 30 seconds. [ + ]
Organoid shows how COVID affects those with Down syndrome
Testing on the new organoid models revealed that certain components of the choroid plexus are underdeveloped in people born with Down syndrome. [ + ]
Flinders Uni opens $280m Health and Medical Research Building
Home to 600+ medical researchers, clinicians and support staff, the 10-storey landmark signifies the start of a new chapter for health and medical research in South Australia. [ + ]
Microplastic monitoring using porous materials
A new system uses inexpensive, porous metal foam to capture microplastics from solution and detect them optically using surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS). [ + ]
Gene therapy for frontotemporal dementia
A new therapeutic approach for treating frontotemporal dementia — an incurable brain disease — uses modified viruses to replace a missing protein in the brain. [ + ]
