Industry News
Network of brain connections linked to epileptic seizures
Epilepsy patients had longer-term seizure freedom when nerve pathways in the brain that link the frontal lobe to deep brain structures were disconnected. [ + ]
Light–matter interaction filmed in an electron microscope
To film the ultrafast interactions between light and matter, scientists need a time resolution of attoseconds, or a billionth of a billionth of a second. [ + ]
Folbigg pardoning sparks call for more "science-sensitive" legal system
The NSW Governor pardoned Kathleen Folbigg 20 years after she was convicted for the deaths of her four children, due to the emergence of new scientific evidence. [ + ]
UQ partners with US university to create homegrown vaccines
The University of Queensland and Emory University have committed to scaling up their collaboration to focus on pandemic preparedness and regional disease prevention. [ + ]
Peptide modified to fight resistant bacteria
Researchers have modified the chemical structure of naturally occurring peptides to develop antimicrobial molecules that bind to novel targets in resistant bacteria's metabolism. [ + ]
Oral medication for Crohn's disease approved by FDA
Patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn's disease now have a new treatment option to suppress their intestinal inflammation and help them maintain their relief. [ + ]
Basic research found to be underfunded in Australia
Australia is lagging behind similar countries in funding basic research, particularly in the medical, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors, according to a new study. [ + ]
A simple process for producing 2D materials
Surface scientists have developed a simple method to produce large and very clean 2D samples from a range of materials using three different substrates. [ + ]
Milestone as radio waves observed from Type Ia supernova
An international team of researchers performed detailed observations of a Type Ia supernova which exploded in 2020. [ + ]
Predicting progression to life-threatening dengue fever
Scientists have discovered cell populations in blood which clearly indicate whether a person infected with dengue fever is likely to progress to life-threatening severe disease or not. [ + ]
Nanoparticle used to deliver brain cancer drug
The new silica nanoparticle can be loaded with temozolomide, a small molecule drug used to treat tumours known as glioblastoma. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2023 GSK Award for Research Excellence
Nominations for one of the most prestigious and longstanding awards available to the Australian medical research community are now open for 2023. [ + ]
Potential brain cancer cure advances to clinical trial
A 'supercharged' version of QIMR Berghofer's CMV-specific T cell immunotherapy for brain cancer has advanced to a phase 1 clinical trial with CUREator funding. [ + ]
'Bioprospecting' for biological gold to defeat superbugs
In a modern take on the Victorian gold rush, a Monash University-led project is 'bioprospecting' for viruses known as phages that can kill deadly superbugs. [ + ]
Euro Chemo-Pharma acquired by IMCD Malaysia
IMCD Malaysia has acquired Euro Chemo-Pharma with the aim of accelerating growth in life science markets. [ + ]

