Industry News
Liquid biopsy to optimise prostate cancer treatment
US investigators have developed a nanotechnology-based test that can detect and profile prostate cancers — even in microscopic amounts. [ + ]
Needle-free malaria detection with a light beam
A beam of harmless infrared light is shone on a person's ear or finger for 5–10 seconds, collecting an infrared signature that is processed by a computer algorithm. [ + ]
2023 COVID-19 booster vaccine available for Aust adults
Adults who have not had a COVID-19 booster or a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past six months will soon be able to get another booster to give them additional protection. [ + ]
Eating disorder ARFID found to be highly heritable
Researchers have investigated the importance of genetic factors for developing ARFID, a serious eating disorder that leads to malnutrition and nutritional deficiencies. [ + ]
TGA approves psychedelics for mental health treatment
From 1 July this year, the TGA will permit the prescribing of MDMA for post-traumatic stress disorder and psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
