Industry News
New therapy could treat hypertension-induced organ damage
Compound17b (Cmpd17b) is a potent therapeutic agent capable of safeguarding against the ravages of high blood pressure on vital organs. [ + ]
Winners announced for the Kavli Prize 2024
The Kavli Prize honours outstanding researchers doing fundamental science that moves the world forward, with three US$1 million prizes awarded in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. [ + ]
Molecular atlas can help predict organ transplant success
Sydney researchers have identified molecular biomarkers for transplant rejection that are common to all the major transplanted organs: hearts, lungs, livers and kidneys. [ + ]
Nanoparticle could help map, treat children's brain cancer
The nanoparticle could be used for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA) directly to the brain cancer site, slowing tumour growth without causing signs of toxicity. [ + ]
Wooden surfaces appear to have antiviral properties
Wood has natural antiviral properties that can reduce the time viruses persist on its surface — and some species of wood are more effective than others. [ + ]
Identifying the genetic 'switches' of bone growth
Researchers have located 2700 genome sequences that precisely regulate the genes responsible for bone growth, shedding light on one of the major factors influencing the size of individuals in adulthood. [ + ]
Australian of the Year Georgina Long among new Academy Fellows
The Australian Academy of Science's newest Fellows include an expert in spider venoms, a leader in plant science, an authority on star formation and an oncologist who has changed the way melanoma is treated. [ + ]
UV disinfection lights can produce pollutants in the air
Air sanitisers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill pathogens can also cause unintended chemical reactions in the air, producing pollutants that could be a health risk. [ + ]
Drug trial results show lung cancer patients are living longer
Five years after treatment, 60% of patients treated with lorlatinib remained alive and without disease progression; this compared to just 8% for patients who received crizotinib. [ + ]
Measuring microplastics in soil using spectroscopy
Japanese researchers have devised a novel and simple method to measure nano/microplastic (N/MP) concentrations in different soil types using spectroscopy at two wavelengths. [ + ]
Bionic eye recipients demonstrate clear vision improvements
Results from a clinical trial of a second-generation bionic eye have demonstrated substantial improvement in four participants' functional vision, daily activities and quality of life. [ + ]
Proto Axiom launches inaugural biotech pitch event
Proto Axiom's Challenger Summit provides a platform for researchers to showcase their innovative biotech solutions while competing for $250,000 in grant financing. [ + ]
WEHI launches spinout company to tackle hard-to-treat cancers
The technology that Ternarx is pursuing has huge potential to create the next generation of treatments for cancer and other diseases that are currently untreatable. [ + ]
AI camera tech could help quickly identify serious infections
A combination of camera technology, software and AI has the potential to assess the severity of an infection simply by scanning the patient's face for 30 seconds. [ + ]
Organoid shows how COVID affects those with Down syndrome
Testing on the new organoid models revealed that certain components of the choroid plexus are underdeveloped in people born with Down syndrome. [ + ]
