Industry News
Bennu asteroid sample found to contain carbon and water
Initial studies of a sample of the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu show evidence of high carbon content and water, which together indicate that the building blocks of life on Earth may be found in the rock. [ + ]
Patients with severe psoriasis at higher risk of heart disease
Doctors should diagnose and actively search for microvascular dysfunction in patients with psoriasis, as this population is at particularly high risk. [ + ]
A NICER approach to genome editing developed
Researchers have developed a new gene editing technique that is just as effective as CRISPR/Cas9 while significantly reducing any unintended mutations. [ + ]
Plastics upcycled into liquids that can store hydrogen energy
A new process can upcycle most plastics into chemical ingredients useful for energy storage, using LEDs and a commercially available catalyst — and all at room temperature. [ + ]
Switching off the protein that triggers muscular dystrophy
SMCHD1, a gene discovered by researchers in 2008, is critical for switching off the production of the protein that causes facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy. [ + ]
High levels of beneficial fats found in breastmilk
Researchers have found that ether lipids are present in significantly higher concentrations in breastmilk compared to formula and other animal- and plant-based milks. [ + ]
Second inquiry launched into Qld forensic testing
The new inquiry will review recent public statements and documents in relation to automated DNA extraction methods that were introduced under what is known as Project 13. [ + ]
Pancreatic cancer drug targets scar-like tumour tissue
The drug known as PXS‐5505 returns the tumour microenvironment to a more 'normal' state by reducing fibrosis and decreasing tumour stiffness. [ + ]
Brain chemical makes alcohol taste more bitter to women
Scientists have identified a chemical in the brain that makes alcohol taste bitter to females, unless the drink is sweetened. [ + ]
2023 Nobel Prize winners announced
Significantly, the 2023 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for the research that gave rise to the mRNA vaccines that contained the COVID-19 pandemic and saved millions of lives. [ + ]
Melting ice likely triggered climate event >8000 years ago
Scientists have identified a melting ice sheet as the probable trigger of a major climate-change event just over 8000 years ago. [ + ]
Fermented onions make plant-based meat more 'meaty'
Researchers fermented various fungal species with a range of foods and found that meaty aromas were generated from foods in the Allium family, such as onions and leeks. [ + ]
Immune cells move more independently than we thought
Immune cells do not just passively follow chemical cues in order to reach their target. In fact, they are capable of navigating complex environments in a self-organised manner. [ + ]
High testosterone levels increase endometrial cancer risk
The hormone testosterone may play an important role in the development of endometrial cancer, raising new possibilities for screening, preventing and fighting the disease. [ + ]
Leukaemia test finds candidates for treatment-free remission
A new breakthrough in chronic myeloid leukaemia testing can help identify patients who are strong candidates for lifelong treatment-free remission. [ + ]
