Industry News
Australian among 2025 Nobel Prize winners
The first of the 2025 Nobel Prizes have been announced — and this year's awards recognise an Australian scientist for a discovery he made over 35 years ago. [ + ]
Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal and infant health
Two studies have found that a Mediterranean-style diet benefits maternal health during pregnancy and breastfeeding, while a separate study has linked excess maternal folate to gestational diabetes. [ + ]
AI tool detects tiny brain lesions in children with epilepsy
More accurate diagnosis of cortical dysplasia would lead to faster referrals for epilepsy surgery, fewer seizures and improved long-term developmental outcomes. [ + ]
Genes play an active role in gut health, researchers find
It appears that genes play an active role in shaping bacterial communities, putting into question the idea that gut health can only be influenced by diet and supplements. [ + ]
Gold nanoparticles could improve ovarian cancer diagnostics
A gilt-edged project led by UQ PhD student Javeria Bashir has produced specially crafted gold nanoparticles that can highlight cancer markers in samples like urine, saliva or blood. [ + ]
ATSE elects its next President, 2025 Fellows
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) has elected 35 new Fellows as well as its next President — former Australian Chief Scientist Dr Cathy Foley. [ + ]
Australasian Space Innovation Institute launched
The newly launched institute is an independent, not-for-profit innovation engine to translate world-class research into space-enabled solutions for the economy, society and national security. [ + ]
You may age faster if your dad smoked during puberty
Researchers found that people whose fathers began smoking during puberty (at age 15 or younger) were around nine months to a year older than their chronological age on average. [ + ]
How an autism-linked mutation alters social behaviour
Until now, the Shank3 gene had been associated with autism, but the biological mechanism underlying this connection remained unclear. [ + ]
TGA reports safety concerns over imported melatonin products
The TGA has issued a safety advisory regarding imported unregistered melatonin products, after finding significant discrepancies in the actual melatonin content compared to the labelled amounts. [ + ]
Studies provide hope for more protective COVID vaccines
A protein particle hidden within the SARS-CoV-2 virus could lead to longer-lasting, more protective vaccines, while a new nasal vaccine could stop infection in the nose before the virus spreads through the body. [ + ]
Lymph nodes play a crucial role in cancer immunotherapy
Lymph nodes provide the right environment for stem-like T cells — an important type of immune cell — to survive, multiply and produce killer cells that can fight cancer or viruses. [ + ]
AI on par with dermatologists in assessing common skin cancer
While squamous cell carcinoma diagnosis is often easy, the challenge lies in the preoperative assessment — determining how aggressively the tumour is growing to plan and prioritise surgery appropriately. [ + ]
Sleep is key to menopausal heart health
In the lead-up to World Heart Day (29 September), sleep is emerging as a powerful yet underestimated ally in women's cardiovascular care. [ + ]
Seaweed on sandy coastlines contributes to methane emissions
New research has revealed that sandy coastlines are a previously overlooked source of methane, challenging the accepted role of coastal vegetation as carbon storage. [ + ]
