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MRI enables early detection of Alzheimer's in mouse brains
A new non-invasive molecular imaging approach may help in identifying Alzheimer's disease at early stages so that treatment can begin as soon as possible. [ + ]
Eliminating side effects by manipulating molecular chirality
A nanostructure fabrication device was used to manipulate the chirality of drug molecules by controlling the direction in which a substrate is rotated within the device. [ + ]
Respiratory infection response: a case of mistaken identity
Scientists have identified a previously unknown immune cell that plays a crucial role presenting antigens to other immune cells during respiratory virus infections. [ + ]
How cancer grows resistant to treatment
Cancer cells can 'turn on' error-prone DNA copy pathways to adapt to cancer treatment — the same process used by bacteria to develop antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
Carbon dioxide capture and water filtration enabled by MOFs
Metal–organic frameworks (MOFs) — technology that resembles a sponge filled with tiny magnets — are being used to help deliver cleaner air and water. [ + ]
Mosquitoes engineered to resist the malaria parasite
Anopheles mosquitoes that have been genetically engineered with multiple antimalaria molecules are strongly resistant to the parasite that causes malaria. [ + ]
FAQs about hydrogen gas generation
Dr Nicole R Pendini provides answers to several frequently asked questions regarding the safe use of hydrogen generators in the workplace. [ + ]
COVID-19 vaccine trialled in Australian volunteers
Australian clinical research organisation Nucleus Network has begun dosing participants in the first human trial for a COVID-19 vaccine in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]
Considering LC-MS/MS for therapeutic drug monitoring?
We take a look at the top four pitfalls to avoid when implementing LC-MS/MS for immunosuppressant drug monitoring. [ + ]
Govt pledges $66m for COVID-19 research — but will it save the sector?
The Australian Government has announced further funding for research into COVID-19 — but is the biotech community being left behind? [ + ]
Fermented foods are strongly linked to the gut microbiome
Fermented foods can be a primary source of potentially probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB) for the human gut, as shown in an international study. [ + ]
More effective human antibodies made from chicken cells
Antibodies for potential use as medicines can be made rapidly in chicken cells grown in laboratories. [ + ]
Promising results for first human trial of COVID-19 vaccine
The first COVID-19 vaccine to reach phase 1 clinical trial was deemed safe, well tolerated and able to generate an immune response against SARS-CoV-2 in humans. [ + ]
Aus STEM workforce feels the blow of COVID‑19
Australia's research workforce will be severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic for an extended period, according to a newly published report. [ + ]
Boosting immunotherapy for more effective cancer treatment
Activating two different types of immune cells at the same time can boost the effects of immunotherapy to find and kill cancer cells in solid tumours. [ + ]
