Industry News
Embryo selection biomarkers help reduce time to pregnancy
Scientists have identified two biological markers to improve embryo selection for IVF patients, which should help them to get pregnant sooner. [ + ]
Vitamin D is important for cardio health
Researchers have identified genetic evidence for the role of vitamin D deficiency in cardiovascular disease, which is the leading cause of death worldwide. [ + ]
International stem cell research centre established
A grant of up to €300 million over 10 years has enabled the establishment of a major international research centre focused on stem cell medicine. [ + ]
PCR tests activated by light
Biochemists have developed a new approach that could help to improve diagnostic tests based on PCR, utilising enzymes that are triggered by light pulses. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2022 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science
Recipients across seven categories share $750,000 in prize money and have the opportunity to showcase important work undertaken in their field. [ + ]
Probiotics found to improve nausea and vomiting in pregnancy
Researchers set out to determine whether supplementing with a probiotic could be beneficial for gastrointestinal function during pregnancy. [ + ]
ICU pioneers win GSK Award for Research Excellence 2021
Professors Jamie Cooper and Rinaldo Bellomo were recognised for their innovative research that has revolutionised critical care medicine on a global scale. [ + ]
Anticancer drug prevents heart damage from chemotherapy
Zantrene is able to protect heart muscle cells from death, while improving the killing of breast cancer cells, when used in combination with the anthracycline known as doxorubicin. [ + ]
Pfizer and Moderna boosters now available from five months
Australian adults can now receive a Moderna or Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot after five months, while Pfizer primary doses will be available to children aged 5–11. [ + ]
Found: a genetic link to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Researchers found that albino mice with a point mutation in the tyrosinase gene are more susceptible to NASH than mice carrying the non-mutated gene. [ + ]
Visualising cell structures in three dimensions
Researchers recently optimised a special X-ray process to deliver high-resolution 3D images of entire cells and their molecular structure in just a few minutes. [ + ]
TGA approves booster doses of Moderna vaccine
The TGA has provisionally approved a booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years and older, as well as a monoclonal antibody treatment. [ + ]
Face mask filter acts like Velcro for coronavirus
Scientists have developed a formulation to increase the effectiveness of face mask filters at trapping coronavirus particles, retaining up to 99.6% of the virus. [ + ]
Public trust in scientists rose during the pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than three-quarters of people globally said they trust science (80%) and scientists (77%) either "a lot" or "some". [ + ]
Climate change driving Aus bushfire activity: CSIRO
Climate change has driven a significant increase in Australia's bushfire activity over the last three decades, according to new research conducted by CSIRO. [ + ]