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Laser scanning microscope for fast cancer cell detection
Using a combination of laser scanning microscopy and fluorescent tumour markers, doctors can detect any remaining cancer cells immediately after an operation. [ + ]
Boys are more demanding than girls — at least in the womb
Male baby pregnancies are more likely to result in complications, possibly because they grow faster in the womb and require more nutrients and oxygen. [ + ]
Scientists identify a genetic cause of lupus
Researchers identified a gene called TLR7 that, when overactivated, is responsible for causing lupus — an autoimmune disease that can be life-threatening. [ + ]
What can environmental DNA tell us about our aquatic ecosystems?
Aquatic systems are an ideal medium as eDNA from many organisms in or near the water source tends to be well represented. [ + ]
The future of digital pathology
The rapid adoption of digital pathology services has been critical in ensuring the continuation of clinical services during the pandemic. [ + ]
Antibiotic effectiveness reduced when multiple bugs present
Much higher doses of antibiotics are needed to eliminate a bacterial infection of the airways when other microbes are present. [ + ]
Extend the life and performance of your microscope — without breaking the bank
The bounds of research microscopy are rapidly expanding while individual lab budgets are shrinking. [ + ]
Mapping the growth and decline of the brain over a lifetime
An international team of researchers has created a series of brain charts spanning our entire lifespan — from a 15-week-old foetus to a 100-year-old adult. [ + ]
Cellular rejuvenation reverses signs of aging in mice
Scientists can safely and effectively reverse the aging process in middle-aged and elderly mice by partially resetting their cells to more youthful states. [ + ]
Chiral spectroscopy: quality control for twisted molecules
It's not always easy to be sure that drugs and supplements with twisted (chiral) structures are turning in the correct direction. [ + ]
Creating a genetic medicine manufacturing ecosystem: part 3
A year ago, we were waiting for the federal government to deliver funding and a plan forward for a genetic medicine ecosystem. [ + ]
New digs for the National Herbarium of NSW
Established in 1853, the herbarium has grown from an initial collection of around 1800 native plant specimens to over 1 million today. [ + ]
'Trojan Horse' drug delivery system developed
Scientists created a method of delivering drugs into human cells using large biological molecules by first encasing them in a protein-based microdroplet. [ + ]
Moisture-trapping film reduces heat stress in protective suits
The super-hygroscopic material enhances sweat evaporation within a personal protective suit, to create a cooling effect for better thermal comfort. [ + ]
Microplastics found in human bloodstream
Minuscule pieces of plastic from our living environment are entering the human gastrointestinal tract and even being absorbed into the bloodstream. [ + ]
