Industry News
Saline nasal drops can reduce the duration of the common cold
Using hypertonic saline nasal drops can reduce the length of the common cold in children and also reduce the onward transmission of colds to family members. [ + ]
New functional brain imaging method identified
Researchers have identified a new method for functional brain imaging, dubbed functional conductivity imaging, to assist with studies of the brain, brain disorders and the spinal cord. [ + ]
Cannabidiol alleviates symptoms of rare mitochondrial disease
Daily administration of cannabidiol, a substance obtained from the cannabis plant, extends lifespan and improves symptoms associated with Leigh syndrome in animal models. [ + ]
Antidepressant pollution is altering fish behaviour
Long-term exposure to pharmaceutical pollutants is dramatically altering fish behaviour, life history and reproductive traits, according to the results of a five-year investigation. [ + ]
Melatonin secretion linked to ADHD symptoms in children
Genetic variations affecting melatonin production may play a significant role in the development and exacerbation of ADHD symptoms. [ + ]
Beta-carotene multiplied in plant leaves
By using biotechnological techniques and treatments with high light intensity, the levels of beta-carotene in leaves can be multiplied up to 30 times by creating new places to store it. [ + ]
Implant could encourage healing after spinal cord injury
When electrical stimulation is applied to the implant, it can convey that electrical signal to boost the regrowth of the injured axons. [ + ]
'Casual' gestational diabetes test misses 70% of cases
When screening pregnant women for gestational diabetes, casual blood glucose testing misses 70% of cases. [ + ]
Ultrasound device offers non-invasive treatment of chronic pain
Diadem is a biomedical device that uses ultrasound to non-invasively stimulate deep brain regions, disrupting the faulty signals that lead to chronic pain. [ + ]
Monoclonal antibody shows protection against COVID variants
A monoclonal antibody appears effective at neutralising the numerous variants of SARS-CoV-2, as well as related viruses in animals that could pose a threat if they were to spread in people. [ + ]
Membrane removes low-concentration contaminants from water
The new membrane is designed so the captured molecules can be extracted into a solution for testing, enabling real-time monitoring of contamination. [ + ]
How the aging immune system fuels cancer growth
New research reveals how an aging immune system spurs tumour growth, offering new insights into cancer prevention and treatment — especially for older adults. [ + ]
MTPConnect set to back startups in heart disease and diabetes
MTPConnect will inject some much-needed funding for Australian SMEs to commercialise innovative medical products to better treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes. [ + ]
Finding and blocking the mechanism behind allergic itching
New research provides an explanation for why, in a world full of allergens, one person may be more likely to develop an allergic response than another. [ + ]
Blood test shows promise for early diagnosis of Alzheimer's
The test assesses the relative levels of potassium isotopes in human blood serum and shows potential to diagnose Alzheimer's before cognitive decline becomes apparent. [ + ]
