Industry News
Electrostatic spray dryer wins innovation award
The PolarDry line of electrostatic spray dryers, manufactured by Fluid Air, was recently recognised at the 10th Annual Vogel Pharmaceutical Engineering International Forum. [ + ]
Australian researchers contribute to the discovery of four new MS genes
The four new genes contribute to the devastating neurological disease, multiple sclerosis (MS). [ + ]
Doe, a deer, a feral deer
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions has brought together five state and territory governments, three local councils, three universities and three private environmental groups to form Australia's largest deer management research collaboration. [ + ]
Studying the use of CRISPR on human liver-on-a-chip platform
Two US researchers are combining their expertise in CRISPR technology and human microphysiological systems to assess the safety and efficacy of genome editing. [ + ]
Creating 3D images with super-resolution microscopy
A new technique overcomes the limitations of super-resolution microscopy by creating 3D reconstructions from single-colour, 2D images of protein complexes. [ + ]
Australian R&D investment drooping
The Australian Government's Science, Research and Innovation (SRI) Budget Tables show that overall investment in research and development is continuing to fall. [ + ]
Using artificial intelligence to measure breast density
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm measures breast density at the level of an experienced mammographer. [ + ]
2018 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science announced
The $250,000 Prime Minister's Prize for Science went to Professor Kurt Lambeck for revealing how our planet changes shape — every second, every day and over millennia. [ + ]
New urine test detects antibiotic-resistant superbugs
A new test, called DETECT, spots the molecular signatures of antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly in urine samples. [ + ]
The role of Pax5 in maintaining immune health
A protein called Pax5 helps to efficiently organise the genetic information required for immune cells to maintain their form and function and help fight disease. [ + ]
Role of RNA molecule nc886 in innate immunity
New research from Emory University shows that the human RNA molecule called nc886 may be a key player in human cells' frontline defences against viruses. [ + ]
$2.5m funding for research into new immune therapies and complications of stroke
Two Australian scientists have each been awarded an AU$1.25 million, five-year CSL Centenary Fellowship. [ + ]
The pentagon and the broad bean
Electron microscopes and computerised image analysis has allowed researchers to uncover the correct structure of a protein essential in the immune system, IgM, and a much smaller protein that is bound inside, AIM. [ + ]
The importance of immunisation: video and article series
The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Department of Health to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation. [ + ]
$690,000 in funding for three life science projects
MTPConnect has awarded $690,000 to three key life sciences projects, in an effort to support researchers, improve collaboration and open up international market opportunities. [ + ]
