Industry News
5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine proves effective
A life-saving meningococcal vaccine covering all five common strains of the deadly disease could soon be available in Australia. [ + ]
Super-strong antibodies developed for cancer treatment
Scientists discovered that their antibody prototype, which was more rigid, was able to trigger a stronger response from the immune system compared to those made by our bodies. [ + ]
Diabetes drug reduces knee arthritis pain in overweight patients
A common diabetes drug can reduce the pain of people with knee osteoarthritis and overweight or obesity, possibly delaying the need for knee replacements. [ + ]
Algorithm identifies risk of heart disease, falls and fractures
An automated machine learning program has been able to identify potential cardiovascular incidents, as well as fall and fracture risks, based on bone density scans taken during routine clinical testing. [ + ]
Prenatal stress leaves a molecular mark on newborns
An international study has uncovered how stress experienced during pregnancy can affect newborns at the molecular level — with significant differences between male and female babies. [ + ]
Light-powered DNA detection removes the need for PCR
Unlike PCR, which amplifies DNA sequences by making millions of copies of target DNA for detection, the light-induced method directly detects DNA by concentrating it and enhancing specificity. [ + ]
More effective antibiotic found for Lyme disease
Researchers have found that piperacillin, an antibiotic in the same class as penicillin, effectively cures mice of Lyme disease at 100 times less than the effective dose of doxycycline, the current gold standard treatment. [ + ]
New Albanese ministry urged to advance Aust innovation
Organisations including Cooperative Research Australia, ATSE and the Australian Academy of Science hope to work with the new ministry to advance a bold new innovation agenda. [ + ]
Why do our waistlines expand in middle age?
A new preclinical study highlights the importance of controlling new fat-cell formation to address age-related obesity. [ + ]
Scientists create low-cost liquid lenses
Researchers have discovered a simple, affordable way to make dynamically adjustable water-based lenses that have a wide variety of potential future applications — from classrooms and research labs to cameras and even wearable gadgets. [ + ]
Anti-inflammatory drug may help treat alcohol use disorder
A drug that is already FDA-approved for treating inflammatory conditions may help reduce both alcohol intake and pain sensitivity — two issues that commonly co-occur with alcohol use disorder. [ + ]
Early Parkinson's detection with an RNA-based blood test
The test has the potential to alleviate the uncertainty faced by patients and clinicians, offering a reliable and rapid method to identify Parkinson's disease in its earliest stages. [ + ]
Osteoarthritis study uncovers new genetic links, drug targets
The genome-wide association study (GWAS) uncovered over 900 genetic associations, more than 500 of which had never been reported before. [ + ]
Water filter designed to remove PFAS molecules
Monash University researchers have developed a water filtration membrane that effectively removes small PFAS molecules, overcoming a significant challenge faced by conventional water filters. [ + ]
How brain cells are affected by Tourette syndrome
US researchers have conducted a cell-by-cell analysis of brain tissue from individuals with Tourette syndrome, pinpointing exactly which cells are perturbed and how they malfunction. [ + ]
