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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.

Research & development 29 October, 2024

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.

Life Scientist 25 October, 2024

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...

Research & development 24 October, 2024

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...

Life Scientist 23 October, 2024

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...

Analytical instrumentation 22 October, 2024

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The chemistry of Sydney's 'tar balls' explained

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...

Article 22 October, 2024
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La Trobe launches AI medical research centre

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...

Article 08 October, 2024
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Compressed air in the pharmaceutical industry: part 2

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...

Article 24 September, 2024
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