Industry News
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. [ + ]
VR tool helps scientists study cells of interest
Using a VR headset, the user has a complete universe of cell populations in front of them and can better determine how cells relate to one another. [ + ]
Gut medication may be hindering lung cancer treatment
A common medication used to treat reflux, heartburn and ulcers could be lessening the effectiveness of lung cancer immunotherapy drugs. [ + ]
Aspirin linked with increased risk of heart failure
Aspirin use is associated with a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with at least one predisposing factor for the condition, according to a new study. [ + ]
2021 Ramaciotti Awards for biomedical research announced
The Ramaciotti Foundations have awarded over $1.9 million in grants to support biomedical research in Australia. [ + ]
Diagnostic test for schistosomiasis on the horizon
To interrupt the spread of the disease, a test needs to be sensitive enough to identify people with low-level infections. [ + ]
Understanding Omicron severity will take days to weeks: WHO
The new Omicron COVID-19 variant has been declared to be "of concern" by the World Health Organization but understanding the level of severity will take days to weeks. [ + ]
Prompt antiretroviral therapy reduces HIV patient cancer risk
Despite years of optimal and suppressive antiretroviral therapy, people with HIV are still at increased risk of developing skin and mucosal cancers. [ + ]
Bacteria engage sulfur to enable plant salt tolerance
A bacterium living inside the roots of some plants enables them to grow well despite salty conditions. [ + ]
New presidents at STA, Aus Academy of Science
Professor Mark Hutchinson has commenced as President of Science & Technology Australia while Professor Chennupati Jagadish has been appointed to lead the Australian Academy of Science. [ + ]
Wearable injector can detect, reverse opioid overdose
The device, worn on the stomach, senses when a person stops breathing and injects naloxone — a lifesaving antidote that can restore respiration. [ + ]
L'Oréal supports women in STEM, but more needs to be done
The L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Australia & New Zealand Fellowships have been announced, but are programs such as this enough to keep women in the industry? [ + ]
E-cigarettes linked to increased risk of fragility fractures
E-cigarette use may be detrimental to bone health even in young adults. [ + ]
Illumina opens genomics lab in Melbourne Biomedical Precinct
The lab will make available the latest in DNA sequencing, array platforms and data analysis tools, all supported by specialist scientific expertise. [ + ]
CRISPR gene editing can favour cells with cancer-linked mutations
The findings point to a need for caution in the use of CRISPR-based gene therapies. [ + ]
