Industry News
Cancer risk for male and female carriers of BRCA1/2 mutations
It is well known that female carriers of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations have increased risk of cancers, but there are increased risks for male carriers as well. [ + ]
Cytiva BioChallenge fuels biotech development in ANZ
Cytiva has announced the winner of its first BioChallenge for the Australia and New Zealand region (ANZ). [ + ]
Lumos set to manufacture rapid antigen tests in Victoria
Lumos Diagnostics has agreed to establish a manufacturing facility and innovation hub in Victoria, which will help the state to secure critical supplies of RATs. [ + ]
One-step test to screen newborns for rare genetic disorders
Researchers have developed a test to screen for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously in newborns, enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment. [ + ]
Pfizer booster now available for teens 16+
From 3 February, eligible Australians aged 16 and 17 years old will be able to receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine. [ + ]
Zika vaccine shows promising results in animal studies
A Zika virus vaccine candidate has been shown to be effective at preventing the virus from passing from mother to foetus in preclinical animal studies. [ + ]
'Lab in a backpack' enables portable COVID-19 testing
Costing just US$51 to make, the compact kit could offer a testing solution for areas with little access to well-equipped labs or trained personnel. [ + ]
Late-life exercise shows rejuvenating effects in mice
US researchers have found that exercise may quite literally be helping us to stay young — on an epigenetic level, that is. [ + ]
Scientists uncover antibiotic-resistance gene in E. coli
Researchers found that a particular form of E. coli had a previously unnoticed gene that made it highly resistant to commonly prescribed antibiotics. [ + ]
Binge watching linked with potentially fatal blood clots
Watching TV for four hours a day or more is associated with a 35% higher risk of blood clots compared with less than 2.5 hours of watching. [ + ]
AI imaging tech diagnoses COVID-19 in minutes
The technique uses an AI process known as deep convolutional neural network, an algorithm typically used to analyse visual imagery, to make a diagnosis. [ + ]
2021 one of the seven warmest years on record: WMO
The average global temperature in 2021 was about 1.11°C above pre-industrial (1850–1900) levels. [ + ]
Wearable headset enables non-invasive brain imaging
The so-called 'Kernel Flow' device weighs 2.05 kg and contains 52 modules arranged in four plates that fit on either side of the head. [ + ]
TGA approves Novavax vaccine, oral treatments for COVID-19
The TGA has granted provisional approval for the first two oral treatments for COVID-19 in Australia, as well as the much-anticipated Novavax vaccine. [ + ]
Govt grants and scholarships to support women in STEM
The Australian Government is offering grants of up to $1m and also supporting new scholarships to support women and girls in securing STEM jobs. [ + ]
