Mast cell test simplifies the diagnosis of food allergies
In the Hoxb8 mast cell activation test (Hoxb8 MAT), mast cells grown in the laboratory are brought into contact with blood serum from allergic patients.
A bout of COVID could protect you from a severe case of flu
Recovery from COVID appears to have a protective effect against the worst effects of the flu, with this memory response coming from an unexpected place.
A science-based solution for tackling lake health
Experts urge moving away from short-term 'fixes' that only worsen a lake's condition over time, and instead advocate for a holistic, science-based strategy that...
Vaping bad for brain health; residue may affect unborn babies
University students who vape appear to have lower cognitive function scores, while exposure to vape residue while pregnant could put unborn babies at risk of immune system...
The chemistry of Sydney's 'tar balls' explained
The arrival of hundreds of tar balls — dark, spherical, sticky blobs formed from weathered oil — on Sydney's coastline caused the closure of several beaches...
Agilent BioTek LogPhase 600 microbiology reader
The Agilent BioTek LogPhase 600 microbiology reader is designed for measuring microbial growth...
Camfil CamContain CS filter housings
CamContain CS filter housings are designed to ensure maximum safety and protection for operators,...
The chemistry of Sydney's 'tar balls' explained
The arrival of hundreds of tar balls — dark, spherical, sticky blobs formed from weathered oil — on Sydney's coastline caused the...
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PAT imaging breakthrough could transform disease diagnosis
A new handheld scanner can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds,...
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New functional brain imaging method identified
Researchers have identified a new method for functional brain imaging, dubbed functional...
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MRI can predict heart failure risk in the general population
MRIs can reliably estimate pressures inside the heart to predict if a patient will develop heart...
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La Trobe launches AI medical research centre
The Australian Centre for Artificial Intelligence in Medical Innovation will leverage AI technologies, data and skills innovation to drive growth...
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Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre opens in Clayton
MMIC Clayton is a purpose-designed and -built facility including laboratory and office space,...
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Cicada Innovations opens HealthTech Hub in Western Sydney
The incubation facility is situated within one of Australia's largest health and biomedical...
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New Melbourne-based facility to deliver human challenge trials
Doherty Clinical Trials was established to accelerate the development of novel medicines and...
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Compressed air in the pharmaceutical industry: part 2
Kaeser Compressors describes the key points to observe in the process of renovating an existing or planning a new compressed air system, and...
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Membrane removes low-concentration contaminants from water
The new membrane is designed so the captured molecules can be extracted into a solution for...
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Innovative solvents remove nanoplastics from water
Researchers at the University of Missouri have created a liquid-based solution that eliminates...
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Taking the temperature of nanoscale objects
Scientists have discovered a one-dimensional nanoscale material whose colour changes with the...
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