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COVID-19: six challenges to large-scale testing
The global COVID-19 pandemic is posing unprecedented challenges for laboratories as they race to meet the demand for accurate, large-scale testing in a short amount of time. [ + ]
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine demonstrates 89.3% efficacy
NVX-CoV2373, a protein-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate, has demonstrated efficacy of 89.3% in a Phase 3 clinical trial conducted in the UK. [ + ]
Tiny optical device brings atoms to a standstill
US scientists have miniaturised the optical components required to cool atoms down to a few thousandths of a degree Celsius above absolute zero. [ + ]
TGA approves Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has granted provisional approval to Pfizer Australia for its COVID-19 vaccine, developed in partnership with BioNTech. [ + ]
The placebo effect can help cure nausea
Scientists have studied the phenomenon of the placebo effect in the context of nausea, and identified specific proteins that correlate with its favourable impact. [ + ]
Mitigating climate change: it starts with better ocean data
Climate change is accelerating at an alarming pace — and the impacts are hard to ignore. Let's take a look at some changes to our ocean. [ + ]
New method for fluorescence lifetime microscopy
Japanese scientists have found a way to measure both fluorescence intensity and lifetime. [ + ]
8 myths about mRNA COVID-19 vaccines explained
Dr Thaddeus Stappenbeck dispels fears about the new generation of vaccines and explains that they cannot alter your DNA or give you COVID-19. [ + ]
Scientists forecast a "ghastly" future for the planet
The survival of all species — including ours — is being threatened by loss of biodiversity and accelerating climate change in the coming decades, scientists say. [ + ]
Drug inhibits cancer cell growth by attacking mitochondria
A newly developed compound starves cancer cells by attacking their 'power plants', by preventing the genetic information within mitochondria from being read. [ + ]
Oral insulin nanoparticles could replace injections
Scientists have developed insulin nanoparticles that may one day become the basis for an oral medicine — and an alternative to insulin injections for diabetic patients. [ + ]
Microreactor developed for Grignard reagents
Researchers have developed a scalable and flexible microreactor that will not only make reactions with Grignard reagents faster and safer, but should also yield a purer product. [ + ]
Aus COVID-19 vaccine rollout brought forward to February
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the first groups are expected to receive a jab as early as the middle of the month. [ + ]
Why Australia is a prime destination for drug discovery projects
There are several compelling reasons why companies should consider Australia as the best location for their next chemistry and drug development partnership. [ + ]
Australian lunar exploration mission announced
SEVEN SISTERS is a mission to send nanosatellites and exploration sensors to the Moon to search for abundant, accessible water and resources in 2023. [ + ]
