Industry News
PFAS captured from water for use in rechargeable batteries
A UQ-developed filter contains a patented sorbent solution that uses an ion-exchange technique to isolate and remove the PFAS particles as the water passes through it. [ + ]
Protein mutation found to cause autoimmune disease
Scientists have identified a rare, mutated version of a protein called TNIP1 that causes a chronic autoimmune disease similar to Sjögren's syndrome. [ + ]
Gene expression linked to severity of respiratory viral infections
Highly elevated expression levels of a gene called OLAH are strongly associated with severe respiratory viral infections, researchers have found. [ + ]
Qld launches science strategy to support economic growth
The Future Queensland Science Strategy 2024–2029 is set to put the state on a new trajectory to become a global science powerhouse. [ + ]
Medical gauze can identify shark species following attacks
Injury dressings found in first-aid kits can be used to identify shark species involved in bite incidents, by being used to gather DNA samples from equipment such as surfboards. [ + ]
Malaria parasites tricked into ingesting drugs
Scientists have developed a 'Trojan horse' method that tricks malaria parasites into ingesting a fatal dose of drugs by exploiting the parasite's need for cholesterol to survive. [ + ]
BRCA1 gene mutation may increase risk of impaired fertility
People with a BRCA1 gene mutation, which increases breast and ovarian cancer risk, are also at increased risk of impaired fertility, according to new research. [ + ]
Innovative solvents remove nanoplastics from water
Researchers at the University of Missouri have created a liquid-based solution that eliminates more than 98% of nanoplastics from water. [ + ]
Taking the temperature of nanoscale objects
Scientists have discovered a one-dimensional nanoscale material whose colour changes with the temperature, enabling them to make very small and sensitive thermometers. [ + ]
How social drinking boosts euphoria
Grab a drink with friends at happy hour and you're likely to feel chatty, friendly and upbeat, but grab a drink alone and you may experience feelings of depression. [ + ]
Govt expands funding for a diverse STEM workforce
As the search begins for Australia's next Superstars of STEM, the federal government has provided details of additional funding for its diversity in STEM measures. [ + ]
Two-step flu vaccine strategy shows promise in pigs
A two-step flu vaccination strategy that pairs intramuscular injection of a viral vectored flu vaccine with nasal spray administration of a novel attenuated live flu virus appears to be safe and effective in pigs. [ + ]
MRI can predict heart failure risk in the general population
MRIs can reliably estimate pressures inside the heart to predict if a patient will develop heart failure. [ + ]
ARC training centre to tackle antimicrobial resistance
A new Australian Research Council training centre is partnering with industry to tackle the global crisis of antimicrobial-resistant infections, which affect humans, animals and the environment. [ + ]
Iron-binding drug could be used to treat ovarian cancer
Iron is essential for multiple cellular processes, so actively multiplying cancer cells often need larger amounts of it than normal cells. [ + ]