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Hypertension linked to irregular sleep, 'forever chemicals'
An increased risk of high blood pressure has been linked to irregularities in sleep as well as to higher concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the blood. [ + ]
Microplastics, severe deglaciation observed in Antarctica
A new study reveals microplastics in Antarctic snow, while another suggests two major glaciers may be losing ice faster than they have in the last 5000 years. [ + ]
Ancient asteroid samples shed light on the solar system
Researchers reveal the results of their mineralogical and chemical analyses of rock samples from the asteroid Ryugu, which were transported to Earth 18 months ago. [ + ]
Scientists getting closer to outsmarting malaria parasites
Researchers have discovered why malaria parasites are vulnerable to some drug therapies but resistant to others. [ + ]
Liquid gallium–platinum combo for industrial chemistry
Scientists have found a way to use tiny amounts of platinum to create powerful reactions, without expensive energy costs, by combining the platinum with liquid gallium. [ + ]
Imaging technique to light up breast tumours during surgery
Researchers created a fluorescent probe specifically designed to detect cancerous cells within breast tumour margins in real time during surgery. [ + ]
Herpes virus modified to fight cancer
Researchers have managed to deactivate the genes of the herpes virus that cause disease, thus rendering it suitable for treatment. [ + ]
Expanding lab operations in 2022
Research, innovation and development doesn't come cheap, as we all know — so how can you expand your lab operations while maintaining cashflow? [ + ]
ASM 2022 is coming to Sydney
The Australian Society for Microbiology (ASM) is excited to be able to invite you to Sydney for its annual national scientific conference, ASM 2022. [ + ]
Sniffer dogs can detect SARS-CoV-2 infection
Researchers trained four dogs — each of which had previously been taught to detect illicit drugs, dangerous goods or cancer — to sniff out SARS-CoV-2. [ + ]
'Catalytic condenser' gives metal chameleonic properties
Researchers have invented a device that electronically converts one metal into behaving like another to use as a catalyst for speeding up chemical reactions. [ + ]
Automation and shared knowledge pave the way for the future
Automation is a vital component to fuel the labs of tomorrow, and to ensure that drug development continues at the rapid pace seen in response to COVID-19. [ + ]
The truth about NGS and library prep: Find out what is inflating your costs
Isn't it time we spoke the truth about the toll next-generation sequencing (NGS) is taking on your lab? [ + ]
Bringing clinical trials to the home: a game changer for the sector
COVID-19 has forced Australia's pharmaceutical and healthcare companies to completely redesign how clinical trials are run. [ + ]
Records broken for four climate change indicators
Four key climate change indicators — greenhouse gas concentrations, sea level rise, ocean heat and ocean acidification — set new records in 2021. [ + ]
