Industry News
Cellular regeneration therapy restores damaged liver tissue
Researchers have found a way to partially reset liver cells to more youthful states, allowing them to heal damaged tissue at a faster rate than previously observed. [ + ]
Inflammation mediator proves promising as MS treatment
These types of mediator substances, responsible for resolving the inflammatory process when it is no longer beneficial, are minimised in people with MS. [ + ]
Urine test for bladder cancer could replace cystoscopies
The test will use highly sensitive liquid biopsy technology, in conjunction with a panel of biomarkers, to detect the presence of bladder cancer. [ + ]
Applications for 2022 ASPIRE Prize closing soon
The theme chosen for this year's prize is 'Innovation to achieve economic, environmental, and social goals'. [ + ]
Link found between arthritis, liver disease and hemochromatosis
Arthritis is a strong predictor for development of clinically important liver problems in people with hemochromatosis. [ + ]
Biobanking could save koalas from extinction
Biobanking and assisted reproduction could become a reality for koalas by leveraging the existing technology used to help humans conceive. [ + ]
Sound technology helps to destroy tumours
Non-invasive sound technology has been shown in rats to break down liver tumours, kill cancer cells and spur the immune system to prevent further spread. [ + ]
Lab-on-a-strip test for dengue fever developed
Researchers have used a new diagnostic kit called Cygnus to detect dengue fever, with significantly improved rates over lateral flow testing kits. [ + ]
Rotating laser light illuminates living cells
Researchers have found a way to make the smallest objects clearly visible without fluorescence, thanks to a process called 'rotating coherent scattering'. [ + ]
Genomic technology can analyse single cells
For the new method, called snmCAT-seq, scientists used biomarkers to tag DNA, RNA and chromatin without removing them from the cell. [ + ]
Household cleaning products can inactivate SARS-CoV-2
The study findings show that detergent, bleach and alcohol are highly effective at making SARS-CoV-2 non-infectious. [ + ]
CA inhibitor drug reduces breathing pauses in sleep apnoea
Overall, the treatment reduced the number of breathing pauses and promoted oxygenation during the night. [ + ]
New neurodevelopmental disorder identified
Variations in the FBXW7 gene were associated with a newly identified condition which causes mild to severe developmental delay, intellectual disability, hypotonia and gastrointestinal issues. [ + ]
Genetic link between childhood and adult anxiety and depression
Hereditary factors are partly responsible for childhood anxiety and depression that persist into adulthood, according to an international study. [ + ]
Macrophages can readjust to the body after cell culture
Macrophages grown for long periods in laboratory conditions can restore their normal functions when introduced back into the body. [ + ]

