Industry News
Minimalist microfluidic chip powered by a smartphone
Researchers develop a microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that uses a minimal number of components and can be powered wirelessly by a smartphone. [ + ]
Winter COVID boosters expanded, Burnet and Moderna partner on novel mRNA vaccines
The COVID-19 booster program will expand to further at-risk population groups from 30 May 2022. [ + ]
Wireless neurostimulator like a pacemaker for the brain
Neurological disorders like Parkinson's, chronic depression and other psychiatric conditions can now be managed at home. [ + ]
How can a smartphone detect gluten in food?
The system is a colour test in which the change of colour — in this case, turning red — indicates the presence of gluten in the food. [ + ]
Monkeypox cases confirmed in NSW, Victoria
Australia has recorded its first two cases of the rare monkeypox virus, both in travellers who recently returned from Europe. [ + ]
Migraine risk linked with blood protein levels
Genetic researchers have found several blood proteins that cause migraine and have a shared link with Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
CRISPR gene editing now possible in cockroaches
The simple and efficient technique involves the injection of materials into female adults where eggs are developing, rather than into the embryos themselves. [ + ]
Psychopaths have a larger striatum region in the brain
The striatum was on average 10% larger in psychopathic individuals compared to a control group of individuals, researchers found. [ + ]
Evident announces 2021 Image of the Year Award winners
The winners were selected from nearly 800 images submitted from 49 countries around the world. [ + ]
Researchers rediscover 'lost' coral and wildflower species
Researchers have discovered species of coral and wildflower that had been hidden for decades, with the latter thought to be extinct. [ + ]
Frozen testicular tissue deemed viable after two decades
Male testis tissue that is cryopreserved can be reimplanted after more than 20 years and will go on to make viable sperm, according to a study in rodents. [ + ]
CEPI consortium to develop 'variant-proof' COVID vaccine
CEPI will provide funding of up to US$19.3m to support the international consortium's development of a 'variant-proof' SARS-CoV-2 vaccine candidate. [ + ]
Light technology used to diagnose tinnitus
Researchers have developed a test that can distinguish between mild and severe tinnitus with 87% accuracy. [ + ]
Mental illness affects blood pressure and heart rate
Researchers have said they have clear evidence that mental illness interferes with the body's autonomic functions. [ + ]
CRC to tackle antimicrobial resistance threat to Australia
The Australian Government has announced $34.5m for the Cooperative Research Centre for Solving Antimicrobial Resistance in Agribusiness, Food and Environments. [ + ]