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Possible biomarkers discovered for epilepsy
Researchers have discovered higher levels of immune proteins in the blood before and after an epileptic seizure, which could result in better diagnostic methods. [ + ]
New testing methods to identify designer drugs
Researchers have developed new testing methods that can quickly and accurately identify the latest designer drugs, along with better tests for traditional drugs. [ + ]
Immune cells' backup mechanism revealed
Human immune cells are able to maintain an effective antiviral response even when pathogen-induced degradation of the enzyme TBK1 occurs. [ + ]
Breakthrough bone cancer drug could increase survival rate
UK researchers have developed a new drug that works against all of the main types of primary bone cancer, which is usually very difficult to treat. [ + ]
Hyperspectral imaging system patented
The technology makes it possible to obtain complete characterisations of the chemical composition of the sample being analysed. [ + ]
Brains with compromised 'trust settings' a sign of depression
Brain scans revealed that shrunken grey matter volumes in regions of the 'social brain' tied to a compromised trusting ability shared a connection with depression vulnerability. [ + ]
Aust Academy of Science announces 2023 honorific awardees
The Australian Academy of Science has announced its honorific awards for 2023, in doing so recognising 22 scientists for their outstanding contributions. [ + ]
The pros and cons of the Black Death-fighting gene variant
The same genetics that helped some of our ancestors fight the plague are still likely to be at work in our bodies today. [ + ]
Targeted drug delivery to treat brain tumours in children
Novel technology allows for the enhanced delivery of anticancer drugs to the specific locations of brain tumours while sparing normal brain regions. [ + ]
Solvent enables efficient gas separation, carbon capture
Researchers have developed 'porous liquids' that are able to dissolve very large amounts of gas and can selectively dissolve one gas from a gas mixture. [ + ]
Smart microscopy — where to take the picture?
In order to take high-resolution microscopic images of living biological material, you need to know exactly where to point the microscope. [ + ]
Peptide helps prevent nerve cell death in MND and dementia
The concept of using peptides to block the effects of the damaging repeat expanded RNA and toxic repeat proteins could transform how some neurodegenerative conditions are treated. [ + ]
Blood–brain barrier model used to test antibodies
The artificial blood–brain barrier model can be used to determine how well antibody-based therapies can enter the brain. [ + ]
Newly discovered enzyme converts air into electricity
Scientists have discovered an enzyme that converts air into energy, using the low amounts of the hydrogen in the atmosphere to create an electrical current. [ + ]
AI used to discover highly selective catalysts
Researchers have demonstrated a machine learning method that utilises 2D chemical descriptors to accurately predict highly selective asymmetric catalysts. [ + ]
