Industry News
Genetic malfunction triggers familial migraine
A genetic dysfunction in specific brain cells of the cingulate cortex area strongly influences head pain occurrence. [ + ]
COVID-19 vaccine commences human trials in Adelaide
The Phase 1 trial will provide initial safety and immune response data on the vaccine and is being conducted at the Royal Adelaide Hospital. [ + ]
Enzyme extraction enables biodiesel production
Researchers have developed a novel method for extracting enzymes from bacteria, opening up a new avenue for the enzymatic production of biodiesel. [ + ]
Plant extracts found to be active against SARS-CoV-2
Scientists have shown in laboratory studies that aqueous and ethanolic extracts of specially bred sweet wormwood plants are active against SARS-Cov-2. [ + ]
AI image analysis helps diagnose COVID-19
An advanced medical report generation method, based on AI technology, has been shown to accurately read lung CT images and help diagnose COVID-19 cases. [ + ]
Nuclear softening enables more efficient injury repair
By softening a cell's nucleus so that it can squeeze its way through dense connective tissues, researchers have demonstrated a new way to help the body repair injuries. [ + ]
Drug found to treat vascular disorder
Researchers have discovered a potential new therapy for cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), a devastating disease that can result in stroke and seizures. [ + ]
New liquid biopsy method detects early kidney cancer
The method has been found to detect kidney cancers with high accuracy, including small, localised tumours for which no early detection method currently exists. [ + ]
Immune cell may be key to activating energy-burning 'beige fat'
Eosinophils, a type of immune cell, could be important in activating a type of fat that burns energy instead of storing it. [ + ]
Illumina acquires BlueBee, appoints new CTO
Illumina has announced the acquisition of BlueBee — a cloud-based software company that provides genomics analysis solutions for research and clinical customers. [ + ]
Non-toxic fluorescent dye detects harmful bacteria
Scientists have prepared a new generation of aggregation-induced emission dye (AIE) luminogens using graphene oxide (GO). [ + ]
Experimental whooping cough vaccine confers broad protection
Intranasal immunisation with the new vaccine not only induced excellent systemic responses but also strong local immune responses. [ + ]
Endurance training shown to shift body clock in mice
Scientists have shown that just one 60-minute bout of exercise shifted the muscle clocks of mice by around an hour in either direction. [ + ]
Human memory is improved by the promise of reward
Researchers have highlighted the lasting positive effect of a reward on the ability of individuals to retain a variety of information. [ + ]
Catalyst enables efficient hydrogenation of nitriles
A nano-cobalt phosphide catalyst for the hydrogenation of nitriles combines efficiency, cost-effectiveness, ease of handling and re-usability. [ + ]
