Industry News
Researcher creates computer reconstruction of a virus
Although other researchers have created similar reconstructions, this is understood to be the first to replicate the exact chemical and 3D structure of a 'live' virus. [ + ]
Concussions linked with worse brain function in later life
Study participants who reported just three episodes of even a mild concussion had significantly worse concentration and ability to complete complex tasks. [ + ]
Radio telescopes reveal Milky Way's supernova remnants
Researchers have used Australia's two greatest radio telescopes to create the most detailed radio image yet of the Milky Way galaxy. [ + ]
Radioactive capsule found in Pilbara after week-long search
Emergency services have found a tiny radioactive capsule near Newman in Western Australia's Pilbara region, ending a large-scale interagency search for the missing object. [ + ]
Labguard products now available on MySirius cloud
bioMérieux has partnered with JRI to allow Labguard customers to continue to use their devices on JRI's MySirius platform, thus extending their life. [ + ]
Rare childhood cancer genes revealed
Several genes that cause a rare childhood cancer have been identified in the first comprehensive genetic map of sarcomas. [ + ]
Commercial dishwashers may damage protective layer in gut
Swiss researchers have found that a particular ingredient found in commercial rinse agents has a toxic effect on the gastrointestinal tract. [ + ]
Radioactive capsule remains lost in Western Australia
Emergency services are searching for the capsule and are asking the public to report anything that looks like the missing material, which has been described as small, round and silver. [ + ]
Abnormal 12-hour rhythms found in schizophrenic brains
Researchers say they have presented the first evidence of 12-hour cycles of gene activity in the human brain, and that some of those 12-hour rhythms are missing or altered in patients with schizophrenia. [ + ]
Magnetic method for cleaning PFAS-contaminated water
The technique is faster, cheaper and cleaner than existing methods, as it does not require electricity and can be reused up to 10 times. [ + ]
Organic X-ray excitement enables innovative imaging
Organic-based materials could transform X-ray imaging by improving fabrication methods and providing reliable high-resolution imaging results. [ + ]
Artificial DNA kills cancer cells
Researchers developed a chemically synthesised, hairpin-shaped DNA strand that can activate a natural immune response to target and kill specific cancerous cells. [ + ]
Measuring temperature changes caused by light
Researchers have developed a transparent temperature sensor capable of precisely and quickly measuring temperature changes caused by light. [ + ]
Versatile hydrogel made from squid tissues and polymers
Researchers have combined natural squid tissues with synthetic polymers to develop a strong and versatile hydrogel that mimics many of the properties of biological tissues. [ + ]
Scientists identify genetic variant that causes ALS
Researchers at Nagoya University have identified a novel genetic variant found in some patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). [ + ]

