Industry News
Victorian Govt and BioNTech partner on mRNA manufacturing
Victorian Minister for Economic Growth and Jobs Danny Pearson officially opened BioNTech's research and development mRNA manufacturing facility last month. [ + ]
Heart implant brings hope to refractory angina patients
The coronary sinus reducer is understood to redistribute blood flow within the wall of the heart, improving oxygen supply in the parts of the heart muscle where it is needed most. [ + ]
Researchers genetically engineer snake antivenom
An international team of researchers has used genetic engineering to create so-called 'product-ready' antivenom for snakes such as cobras and mambas. [ + ]
Drying biofluid droplets used to diagnose disease
A newly developed workflow relies on the drying process of biofluid droplets to distinguish between normal and abnormal samples. [ + ]
Map of the developing brain opens pathways to treat Parkinson's
The comprehensive single-cell map of the developing human brain captures nearly every cell type, their genetic fingerprints, and how they grow and interact. [ + ]
Common medications linked to adverse breast cancer outcomes
An international study has found concerning evidence about the impact of a range of common medications on the treatment outcomes for patients with breast cancer. [ + ]
A non-destructive way to locate microplastics in body tissue
Currently available analytical methods either destroy tissue in the body or do not allow conclusions to be drawn about the exact location of microplastic particles. [ + ]
Saliva-based biosensor could improve heart failure detection
Scientists have created a biosensor that can rapidly detect the heart failure biomarker S100A7 in saliva, offering a non-invasive way to identify the disease. [ + ]
NSW RNA manufacturing facility set to open next year
The new facility will enhance the state's sovereign capability in the development and manufacture of RNA-based therapeutics. [ + ]
Melanoma-causing mutation can lie dormant in healthy skin
Researchers found many examples of the mutation in normal skin, including skin next to a mole and a melanoma as well as in sun-exposed and sun-protected skin. [ + ]
CSIRO announces 300+ job cuts as part of restructure
CSIRO will need to reduce roles in its Research Units by 300–350 full-time equivalent staff in order to achieve a new, sharpened research focus. [ + ]
Antibiotic for drug-resistant bacteria found in plain sight
The antibiotic in question is an intermediate chemical in the natural process that produces the well-known antibiotic methylenomycin A. [ + ]
Rapid imaging method shows how medicine moves beneath the skin
Researchers have developed a rapid imaging technique that allows them to visualise, within minutes, how drugs move through and settle in the skin's layers. [ + ]
Synchron raises $305m to advance brain–computer interfaces
Synchron's Stentrode BCI platform is billed as the world's first endovascular brain–computer interface, designed to translate brain activity into digital commands. [ + ]
No clear link between paracetamol in pregnancy and autism/ADHD
Existing evidence does not clearly link paracetamol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy with autism or ADHD in children, according to an in-depth review. [ + ]
