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Anti-inflammatory may help reduce chemo side effects
Researchers have found that the anti-inflammatory drug anakinra substantially reduces the nerve symptoms for which vincristine chemotherapy is known. [ + ]
Northern summers may last nearly half the year by 2100
Without efforts to mitigate climate change, summers spanning nearly six months may become the new normal by 2100 in the Northern Hemisphere. [ + ]
Sustainable sulfonamide production with electrochemistry
Researchers have developed an environmentally friendly electrochemical procedure for producing sulfonamides rapidly and inexpensively. [ + ]
Aus Academy of Science announces 2021 honorific awardees
Outstanding contributions to science have been recognised by the Australian Academy of Science, which has presented its 2021 honorific awards to 24 recipients. [ + ]
New strain of deadly Hendra virus discovered
Veterinarians have identified a new strain of the deadly Hendra virus as the cause of a previously unexplained horse death in September 2015. [ + ]
Measuring haemoglobin with microfluidics and a microscope
Data obtained from the microfluidic chip in combination with an automated microscope was comparable with the predictions of haematology analysers. [ + ]
Viruses used as 'vehicles' to deliver cancer vaccines
Using two different viruses as vehicles, researchers administered specific tumour components into mice with cancer in order to stimulate their immune system to attack the tumour. [ + ]
STEM study encouraged as Kerry Chant wins NSW Woman of the Year
Australian governments have been acknowledging the contributions of women to STEM, as well as announcing incentives to join the sector. [ + ]
Monitoring microbes with handheld DNA sequencers
Handheld DNA sequencers can conduct routine microbial monitoring in food production facilities, with advantages including ease of use and identification of a broad variety of bacteria. [ + ]
CSIRO secures a licence to develop medicinal cannabis
The licence places CSIRO at the forefront of research into the development of new cannabis medicines, which should help people with a variety of conditions. [ + ]
Brain protein could serve as biomarker for Alzheimer's
A unique brain protein measured in the blood could be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease decades before symptoms develop, according to new research. [ + ]
Dual-targeting drug developed for EBV-related cancers
Hong Kong researchers have developed a novel drug for cancers associated with Epstein–Barr virus (EBV). [ + ]
Rapid test detects quality and authenticity of olive oil
Researchers have developed a highly effective rapid test to combat food fraud, which can assess the quality, authenticity and origin of olive oils within just one hour. [ + ]
Sesame seed by-product protects against Parkinson's
The chemical sesaminol, naturally occurring in sesame seeds, protects against Parkinson's disease by preventing neuronal damage that decreases the production of dopamine. [ + ]
Filter paper can collect eDNA in the sea
A new study from CSIRO has shown how floating a special kind of filter paper in sea water can reveal which species are present in an area. [ + ]