Industry News
Breaking bacterial resistance to frontline antibiotics
Researchers have discovered how to repurpose a molecule called PBT2 to break bacterial resistance to commonly used frontline antibiotics. [ + ]
How pain and anxiety impact breathing on a cellular level
Scientists at the Salk Institute have uncovered a neural network in the brain that coordinates breathing rhythm with feelings of pain and fear. [ + ]
'Motorised' droplets activated by laser light
Physicists have examined a special system of colloidal particles, activated by laser light, that can act as an internal motor for self-propelling droplets. [ + ]
Alcohol consumption may increase risk of melanoma
While drinking in the sun may cause your skin to burn more easily, alcohol drinkers in general may be more prone to skin cancer. [ + ]
Coffee consumption could lower Alzheimer's risk
Study participants with no memory impairments and with higher coffee consumption had lower risk of transitioning to mild cognitive impairment or developing Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
Foetal MRI can detect abnormal extracardiac development
Newborn babies with heart defects frequently exhibit abnormal extracardiac development of the brain or other organs as well. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
