Industry News
Novel antibiotic activates 'suicide' mechanism in superbug
Researchers have discovered a new class of antibiotic that selectively targets Neisseria gonorrhoeae by triggering a 'self-destruction' program. [ + ]
Modifications in the placenta linked to psychiatric disorders
Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and major depression disorder are the neuropsychiatric disorders most strongly linked to DNA methylation in the placenta. [ + ]
'Optical tweezers' could help study living cells
Physicists are using the tweezers to measure activity within microscopic systems over timeframes as short as milliseconds. [ + ]
Why are young plants more vulnerable to disease?
Fighting disease at a young age often comes at a steep cost to plants' growth and future evolutionary fitness — or their ability to reproduce. [ + ]
ADHD may be linked with an increased risk of dementia
An adult brain affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia. [ + ]
Placebos appear to reduce PMS symptoms
Women affected by premenstrual syndrome (PMS) appear to experience less intense and debilitating symptoms after taking placebo pills even when told they do not contain any active medication. [ + ]
Medicinal cannabis linked to long-term health benefits
As scientists find a way to improve the effectiveness of CBD, a separate study shows that patients prescribed medicinal cannabis maintain health improvements for at least a year. [ + ]
Digital twin of the heart helps detect cardiac arrhythmias
A new non-invasive method can locate the origin of premature ventricular contractions (PVC) — one of the most frequent cardiac arrhythmias. [ + ]
Sleep apnoea patients who use CPAP live longer: study
CPAP therapy has been found to significantly reduce the risk of death for people with obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), according to a new meta-analysis. [ + ]
'Molecular movie' reveals DNA's unzipping mechanism
Using cutting-edge cryo-electron microscopy, the scientists were able to visualise a helicase enzyme (nature's DNA unzipping machine) in the process of unwinding DNA. [ + ]
Likely source for Sydney's debris balls found
An investigation into the source of debris balls on Sydney and South Coast beaches has determined they likely originated from Sydney Water's land-based sewage treatment network. [ + ]
Does exercise really extend lifespan? It's complicated
Physical activity is seen as a way to extend the human lifespan, but the benefits of physical activity for longevity may not be as straightforward as previously thought. [ + ]
Liquid catalyst could transform chemical manufacturing
A major breakthrough in liquid catalysis is transforming how essential products are made, making the chemical manufacturing process faster, safer and more sustainable. [ + ]
Nature helps to relieve physical pain
Experiencing nature, even in the form of watching nature videos, can alleviate acute physical pain. [ + ]
Aerosol test for airborne bird flu developed
The low-cost sensor detects the virus at levels below an infectious dose and could lead to rapid aerosol testing for airborne avian influenza. [ + ]