Industry News
FDA approves first known pill for postpartum depression
Zurzuvae (zuranolone) is understood to be the first and only oral medication indicated to treat adults with postpartum depression (PPD). [ + ]
AACB's annual conference a pathologist's paradise
The Australasian Association for Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine is offering an entire week dedicated to professional development, education and networking. [ + ]
Professor Kerrie Wilson appointed Queensland's Chief Scientist
One of Australia's leading researchers into the science, strategy and policy of conservation, Professor Kerrie Wilson, has been appointed Queensland's next Chief Scientist. [ + ]
Infant food allergies linked to asthma, reduced lung function
Babies with a food allergy were almost four times more likely to develop asthma at six years of age compared to children without a food allergy. [ + ]
Evident names 2022 Image of the Year Award winners
Laurent Formery won the grand prize for his stunning image of the nervous system of a juvenile sea star. [ + ]
Ethanol enables more efficient nanosensor manufacture
Nanosensor manufacture can be made more efficient and more versatile, by treating each sensor using a single drop of ethanol instead of heating materials to high temperatures. [ + ]
Protein blockers could stop cancer spread
Scientists have discovered a possible way to block proteins produced in the body when a patient has cancer, which cause the cancer to spread to other parts of the body. [ + ]
Probiotics could slow age-related cognitive decline
US researchers have suggested that taking a probiotic could help prevent the decline in memory and thinking that can accompany aging. [ + ]
Artificial diamonds used to create anti-counterfeit labels
Researchers have created diamond-based anti-counterfeiting labels that are known in the industry as physically unclonable functions (PUFs). [ + ]
Study shows link between vitamin D levels and psoriasis
Vitamin D is thought to influence the development of skin diseases by affecting the body's immune response and through direct effects on the cells involved in skin repair. [ + ]
Potent antibodies neutralise COVID-19, other coronaviruses
Researchers have discovered exceptionally potent antibodies that can neutralise virtually all known variants of the COVID-19 virus, as well as other animal coronaviruses. [ + ]
National genomics initiative offers hope to cancer patients
The PrOSPeCT program will give 23,000 cancer patients free access to genomic profiling and matching to the best advanced precision treatments available locally, including early-stage clinical trials. [ + ]
Researchers develop self-healing, biodegradable plastic
Konstanz chemists have created a mineral plastic that is hard, non-flammable, self-healing and can be produced at room temperature in water. It is also biodegradable. [ + ]
Breastfeeding mums' diet may affect children's asthma risk
A high-fibre diet in mothers helps to reduce the risk of infants developing severe lower respiratory infections, which can predispose the infant to chronic lung diseases. [ + ]
Modest increase in women in STEM, but more to do
What is preventing women from breaking into STEM workplaces, given the increase in girls studying STEM subjects at school and university? [ + ]