Industry News
Test to better detect early-stage ovarian cancer
A new test could help reduce the high mortality rate from ovarian cancer by dramatically improving the accuracy of early detection. [ + ]
Male hormones accelerate DNA ageing — in sheep, at least
The removal of male hormones in sheep delays ageing of DNA, and also drives feminine characteristics of DNA and the chemical tags it holds. [ + ]
ATAGI recommends AstraZeneca for Sydneysiders
All individuals aged 18 years and above in Greater Sydney should strongly consider getting vaccinated with any available COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
Free webinar on single-cell research
The webinar will explore the fundamentals for researchers taking their first steps into establishing a single-cell workflow in their lab. [ + ]
Lower haemoglobin may prevent obesity, metabolic syndrome
New research led by Finland's University of Oulu refutes the belief that high haemoglobin levels are always desirable for health. [ + ]
Fungi in the gut influence health and disease
Fungi thrive in the healthy gut, but researchers found they can also cause intestinal damage that may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease. [ + ]
Nominations closing soon for Fresh Science 2021
Fresh Science is a competition helping early-career researchers find, and then share, their stories of discovery. [ + ]
Smartphone photos can be used to detect anaemia
A picture of a person's inner eyelid taken with a standard smartphone camera can be used to screen for anaemia, according to a new study. [ + ]
NSW Health and Cicada partner on medtech training program
The NSW Health Commercialisation Training Program is a free training program for NSW-based biotech and medtech professionals and academics. [ + ]
One-hour Hendra test developed for horses
Vets have developed a diagnostic point-of-care kit that is claimed to detect the deadly Hendra virus in horses faster than ever — in under an hour, rather than days. [ + ]
Pfizer approved for teens, pregnant women added to Phase 1b
The TGA has provisionally approved the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in individuals 12 years and older, while ATAGI has added pregnant women to the Phase 1b priority group. [ + ]
Non-invasive imaging technique for assessing parchment
Nonlinear optical microscopy was used to analyse historic 13th-century parchment manuscripts belonging to the renowned collection at the Chartres Library. [ + ]
Fibromyalgia likely the result of autoimmune problems: study
Many of the symptoms of fibromyalgia syndrome are caused by antibodies that increase the activity of pain-sensing nerves throughout the body. [ + ]
COVID-19 nasal spray trial seeks participants in Sydney
ENA Respiratory has initiated a Phase I human safety study in Sydney for its first-in-class nasal spray for the prevention of COVID-19. [ + ]
Sinocompound Catalysts launches educational video series
The first episode of the video series is now live and focuses on palladium catalysed cross-coupling reactions. [ + ]
