Industry News
Scientists identify neurons involved in overdose deaths
Oopioid overdose deaths are caused by disrupted breathing, but the actual mechanism by which these drugs suppress respiration is not understood. [ + ]
Identifying genetic causes of childhood epilepsy
Genetic testing is crucial in epilepsy patients in order for them to receive appropriate counselling and treatment. [ + ]
Imaging software monitors tiny babies in ICU
The computer vision system can automatically detect a tiny baby's face in a hospital bed and remotely monitor its vital signs from a digital camera. [ + ]
Vitamin D may protect against young-onset colorectal cancer
Consuming higher amounts of Vitamin D — mainly from dietary sources — may help protect against developing young-onset colorectal cancer. [ + ]
Aus teens now eligible for Pfizer, TGA approves antibody treatment
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine will soon be available for all Australians 12 years and above, and the TGA grants provisional approval for a novel monoclonal antibody treatment. [ + ]
No more liver biopsies for haemochromatosis patients?
Liver damage caused by a life-threatening genetic blood disorder, known as hereditary haemochromatosis, can be detected with a simple blood test or scan. [ + ]
Australia's first national biotech incubator established
Australia's first national biotech incubator is to be established with $40 million funding from the federal government's Medical Research Future Fund. [ + ]
CytoCell University offers training on FISH
CytoCell University aims to partner with scientists to provide innovative and expert training on the basics of fluorescence in situ hybridisation (FISH). [ + ]
Revealed: cause and treatment for rare autoinflammatory disease
The absence of a protein that activates the body's antiviral defences can cause a rare, rheumatoid-like autoinflammatory condition. [ + ]
Infrared device to detect spoiled food and lethal gases
Scientists have developed an infrared light-emitting diode that is 'tuneable' to different wavelengths of light, enabling it to identify a suite of gases. [ + ]
NSW Govt support to advance mRNA research
The NSW Government has announced support for the state's leading universities, research institutions and hospitals to further advance mRNA research. [ + ]
BioAgilytix to purchase Australia's 360biolabs
BioAgilytix Labs describes 360biolabs as the most comprehensive contract research organisation in Australia. [ + ]
Foetal membranes can repair themselves after injury
Until now it was unclear if small holes in the membranes were able to heal themselves. [ + ]
$39.8m in govt funding to support women in STEM
The Office for Women is providing $39.8 million over three years to 60 organisations as part of the Women's Leadership and Development Program. [ + ]
Diabetes drugs may reduce Alzheimer's risk
People taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain when compared to people not taking the drugs. [ + ]
