Industry News
COVID-19 DNA vaccine trial commences Down Under
Researchers are set to commence the first Phase 1 human trial of a COVID-19 gene-based DNA vaccine in Australia, delivered via a needle-free system. [ + ]
DNA test can determine the age of fish
The DNA test can improve management of wild fish populations for conservation or harvest by non-lethally determining the ages of fishes. [ + ]
Link found between gut microbiome and stroke
Simply transplanting gut microbes was enough to cause a profound change in stroke severity. [ + ]
Blood biomarker predicts bowel cancer recurrence
A biomarker in the blood of patients with bowel cancer may provide valuable insight into the risk of cancer relapse after surgery and the effectiveness of chemotherapy. [ + ]
FTIR spectroscopy reveals molecular orientation
The method was used to obtain the structural information of metal–organic framework thin film with a degree of crystal orientation comparable to X-ray structural analysis. [ + ]
Monash to manufacture mRNA COVID-19 vaccine for Phase 1 trials
Monash University has received $5 million from the Victorian Government to manufacture the first Australian batch of a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine for clinical trials. [ + ]
Comprehensive 'RNA Atlas' completed
It is claimed to be one of the most comprehensive catalogues of the human transcriptome ever, helping to deepen our understanding of known RNA molecules and discover new RNAs. [ + ]
Quantum microscope achieves otherwise impossible imaging
Researchers have created a quantum microscope that can reveal biological structures that would otherwise be impossible to see. [ + ]
ATAGI no longer recommends AstraZeneca vaccine for 50–59s
The updated advice is based on new evidence demonstrating a higher risk for TTS in 50- to 59-year-olds than initially estimated in Australia. [ + ]
Electronic nose can identify different mint scents
Researchers have developed an electronic nose with an artificial sense of smell that can be used to achieve a quick and objective discrimination of mint scents. [ + ]
HPV infection may increase risk of preterm birth
A connection can be seen between the human papillomavirus (HPV) and the risk for preterm birth, according to a study published in the journal PLOS Medicine. [ + ]
Ultrasound energy used to treat high blood pressure
A minimally invasive procedure that targets the nerves near the kidney has been found to significantly reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients. [ + ]
Super-resolution imaging could detect neurological disorders
The imaging methodology combines position emission tomography (PET) with an external motion tracking device to create highly detailed images of the brain. [ + ]
Zero thermal expansion over a wide temperature range
Researchers have discovered a material that does not expand or contract over an extremely wide temperature range and may be one of the most stable materials known. [ + ]
Healthy lifestyle linked to better cognition in elderly
A healthier lifestyle is associated with a lower risk of cognitive impairment in adults aged 80 and over, even in cases where a person carries a genetic risk of dementia. [ + ]
