Industry News
Women in science recognised by Superstars of STEM, L'Oréal-UNESCO fellowships
Female and non-binary scientists have been lauded in recent days through the Superstars of STEM program and the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative. [ + ]
Having more babies lowers risk of endometrial cancer
The more time a woman spent pregnant or on the contraceptive pill — when the body is exposed to less oestrogen — the lower her risk of endometrial cancer. [ + ]
CSIRO Chief Executive Larry Marshall to depart next year
Dr Larry Marshall will depart CSIRO as its longest serving Chief Executive in half a century, having acted as its leader since 2015. [ + ]
Chronic 'jet lag' found in people living with HIV
People living with HIV have a significantly delayed internal body clock, consistent with the symptoms of jet lag, according to researchers in South Africa and the UK. [ + ]
Pfizer's bivalent booster vaccine approved for Aust adults
ATAGI has also recommended Pfizer's original vaccine in infants, and as a booster in older children, where they are at risk of severe illness from COVID-19. [ + ]
Solar evaporator provides cheap soil remediation solution
The system can remove contaminants in as little as two weeks by using a super-efficient solar evaporation surface to rapidly draw water from the soil. [ + ]
Microplastics can harbour viruses, come off during cooking
Viruses can hitchhike on microplastics and prolong their infectivity, and non-stick cookware can release millions of microplastics as it loses its coating. [ + ]
Neuronal mechanism shows how maternal behaviour is learnt
The findings could serve as the basis for developing therapeutic interventions for conditions such as postpartum depression. [ + ]
Troponin test improves heart attack diagnostics
Researchers have developed a new test that helps in separating heart attack patients from those whose cardiac troponin values are elevated due to renal insufficiency. [ + ]
Mapping gene activity in brain cells from pre-birth to adulthood
By having a map of normal brain cell development, researchers will now be able to identify altered states more accurately in neurological and psychiatric disorders. [ + ]
Drug found to reduce sleep apnoea severity
A drug previously used to treat depression has been found to reduce obstructive sleep apnoea severity. [ + ]
$384.9m awarded to 11 ARC Centres of Excellence
ARC Centres of Excellence are focal points of expertise by which high-calibre researchers collaborate to deliver research that benefits Australia. [ + ]
Pomegranate metabolite boosts tumour-fighting immune cells
Urolithin A, a metabolite product from pomegranate, sustainably improves the function of immune cells in their fight against cancer. [ + ]
Leading neuroscientist named NSW Scientist of the Year
Acclaimed neuroscientist Professor Glenda Halliday was one of 10 exceptional innovators honoured at the 2022 NSW Premier's Prizes for Science & Engineering. [ + ]
Automated technique for isolation of volatile food compounds
Researchers have automated an established method for the gentle, artefact-avoiding isolation of volatile food ingredients. [ + ]
