Industry News
Researchers identify key player in cellular response to stress
An enzyme called Fic appears to act like a thermostat that adjusts a cell's response to stressors. [ + ]
CSL Centenary Fellowships to fund malaria, IBD research
Australian scientists Dr Michelle Boyle and Dr Samuel Forster have each been awarded a CSL Centenary Fellowship of $1.25 million over five years. [ + ]
Air pollution could affect trajectory of stroke
Air pollution has previously been associated with an increased risk of stroke, but what about its impact on the trajectory of a stroke once it occurs? [ + ]
Aussie startup plans to grow plants on the moon
The project will be the first step towards the goal of growing plants for future astronauts living on the moon and beyond. [ + ]
Enzyme may explain women's susceptibility to Alzheimer's
Researchers found that the female brain shows higher expression of a certain enzyme compared to males, resulting in greater accumulation of tau protein. [ + ]
Heatwaves linked to weight loss in heart failure patients
The relationship between temperature and weight was very strong, with weight dropping as temperature rose. [ + ]
Industry leader Katherine Woodthorpe named President of ATSE
Scientist and climate champion Dr Katherine Woodthorpe has been elected President of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. [ + ]
Five-year project to develop next-gen TB vaccines
The Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney have been awarded a $19m contract to develop the next generation of tuberculosis vaccines. [ + ]
Brain cancer drug candidate fast-tracked in clinical trials
An experimental drug for advanced solid tumours, including aggressive glioblastoma, has passed the first phase of clinical trials with flying colours. [ + ]
Magnetic field helps to grow meat in the lab
The technique is said to simplify the production process of cell-based meat by reducing reliance on animal products, while also being greener and more cost-effective. [ + ]
2022 Nobel Prize winners announced
The Nobel Foundation says it will invite the 2022 Nobel Prize laureates to the Nobel Week in Stockholm in December, together with the 2020 and 2021 laureates. [ + ]
Brain disease risk more than doubled in rugby players
The risk of neurodegenerative disease among former Scottish international rugby union players is more than double that of the general population. [ + ]
Bioelectronic face mask detects respiratory viruses in minutes
Scientists have created a face mask that can detect common respiratory viruses, including influenza and SARS-CoV-2, in the air in droplets or aerosols. [ + ]
Anxiety in pregnancy can lead to earlier births
Women who experience anxiety about their pregnancies give birth earlier on average than those who don't, according to US researchers. [ + ]
NHMRC-funded health research now freely available
Under NHMRC's revised Open Access Policy, all peer-reviewed publications arising from NHMRC-funded research must be made available immediately upon publication. [ + ]
