Industry News
Medication for heart conditions improves melanoma treatment
Administration of ranolazine, a drug currently used to treat heart conditions, improves the efficacy of current therapies for melanoma in mouse models of the disease. [ + ]
MRI scans found to improve prostate cancer diagnosis
Using MRI as a screening test alongside prostate specific antigen (PSA) density allows detection of cancers that would have been missed by the blood test alone. [ + ]
Blood cancer drug attacks dormant HIV cells
An existing blood cancer drug has shown promise in killing 'silent' HIV cells and delaying reinfection, which could lead to a future cure for the disease. [ + ]
WA developing a 10-Year Science and Technology Plan
The plan aims to establish Western Australia as a global hub for leading and inclusive science and tech research, development, commercialisation and deployment. [ + ]
Inflammation slows malaria parasite growth in the body
Inflammation in the body can slow down the development of malaria parasites in the bloodstream, which may prevent or limit severe disease. [ + ]
Why do tans appear only after we've left the beach?
The mechanism that repairs our skin cells' DNA takes precedence over all other systems in the cell, temporarily inhibiting the pigmentation mechanism. [ + ]
Plant-based drinking straws found to contain PFAS
Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and found they were most common in straws made from paper and bamboo. [ + ]
Breastfeeding boosts cardio health in mums
Breastfeeding for six months or more appears to reduce the risk of cardiovascular problems developing in mothers for at least three years after delivery. [ + ]
Quantum computer slows chemical process by factor of 100bn
Scientists used a quantum computer to directly observe a process critical in chemical reactions by slowing it down by a factor of 100 billion times, in what is said to be a world first. [ + ]
Cancer drug prevents EMT, metastasis and more
Blocking epithelial–mesenchymal transition (EMT) in tumours reduces their ability to give rise to metastases and sensitises the tumour cells to chemotherapy. [ + ]
RSV vaccine remains effective against distinct viral variants
GSK's Arexvy vaccine for RSV can remain effective against a range of variants and produces strong antibody responses against distinct viral strains. [ + ]
NATA internationally recognised for its biobanking accreditation
NATA has become the second accreditation body to be internationally recognised for accreditation of biobanking facilities to the international standard ISO 20387. [ + ]
Simple fragrance release boosts memory in elders
Neuroscientists at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) have found that releasing aromas into the bedrooms of sleeping elders helps to increase cognitive capacity. [ + ]
CSL opens global headquarters and R&D centre in Melbourne
The facility will house more than 850 professionals dedicated to protecting public health and bringing life-saving innovative therapies to those in need. [ + ]
Rapid test for dengue fever developed
Queensland researchers developed a rapid test, with results that look similar to a COVID-19 home stick test, for each of the four types of dengue virus. [ + ]