Industry News
Aerosol test for airborne bird flu developed
The low-cost sensor detects the virus at levels below an infectious dose and could lead to rapid aerosol testing for airborne avian influenza. [ + ]
SEQ koala population carries immunity to retrovirus
Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River appear to have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species. [ + ]
Testing more antibodies with fewer lab mice
Researchers have developed a technology that can be used to test 25 antibodies simultaneously in a single laboratory mouse. [ + ]
RSV immunisation program for babies slashes hospital stays
An Australian-first study has demonstrated the effectiveness of immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for babies. [ + ]
How light helps plants survive in harsh environments
Researchers from National Taiwan University have uncovered how light stabilises a key stress-response protein in plants, offering new insights into plant adaptation. [ + ]
A targeted treatment option for psoriasis
New research from MedUni Vienna paves the way for the development of a therapy that not only works more precisely but is also associated with fewer side effects. [ + ]
Govt and industry fund health and biotech innovation in SEQ
The SEQ Innovation Economy Fund has awarded eight projects $94m in government funding, while industry leaders across critical sectors are co-contributing over $122m. [ + ]
Maternal cannabis use puts kids at risk of behavioural problems
Children exposed to their mother's cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural problems. [ + ]
Over-the-counter pain relievers may improve concussion recovery
People who take over-the-counter pain relievers after a concussion may recover faster than those who do not take pain relievers. [ + ]
Does the 2025–26 Budget do enough for science?
AAMRI has described the 2025–26 federal Budget as "very disappointing" for the health and medical research sector, while STA has been a bit more positive. [ + ]
Polymers can act as a 'Trojan horse' for harmful chemicals
The scientific community has long believed that polymers are too big to migrate out of products and into people, meaning they have largely evaded regulation. [ + ]
More microbes on super-sterile ISS could improve astronaut health
Inflammatory conditions experienced by astronauts while travelling in space could be due to the excessively sterile nature of spacecraft. [ + ]
Superelastic alloy functions in extreme temperatures
The titanium-aluminium superelastic alloy is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the capability to function across a broad temperature range. [ + ]
Diet affects the brain's insulin sensitivity, promoting obesity
Even a brief consumption of highly processed, unhealthy foods causes a significant alteration in the brains of healthy individuals, which may be the initial cause of obesity. [ + ]
Human milk harnessed to administer medicine to infants
The Monash Milk Team are trailblazers in understanding how milk and milk-like systems can be harnessed to enhance oral drug delivery. [ + ]
