Industry News
Older paternal age linked to neurodevelopmental disorders
The older the father, the increased risk a child has of developing disorders such as autism, ADHD and other learning disabilities. [ + ]
AI identifies optimal material formula
Nanostructured layers boast countless potential properties — but how can the most suitable one be identified without any long-term experiments? [ + ]
New influenza treatment found to reduce spread of virus
A new antiviral drug for influenza can treat the infection at the same time as reducing the risk of transmission to others. [ + ]
UQ continues testing for COVID-19 vaccine, treatment
UQ's potential COVID-19 vaccine enters a new phase, and over 10,000 compounds have been tested to identify drug candidates that may help treat the disease. [ + ]
Self-aligning microscope detects molecular interactions
The ultraprecise microscope is capable of detecting interactions between individual molecules within intact cells. [ + ]
AI tool predicts serious disease risk in COVID-19 patients
The goal was to design and deploy a decision-support tool using AI capabilities — mostly predictive analytics — to flag future clinical coronavirus severity. [ + ]
New melanoma treatment triggers cell death
Using drugs to inhibit two separate proteins, researchers found that they could effectively kill melanoma cells by inducing apoptosis. [ + ]
Optical fibres used to convert water into hydrogen fuel
Chemists, physicists and engineers have transformed optical fibres into photocatalytic microreactors that convert water into hydrogen fuel using solar energy. [ + ]
New neurodegenerative disorder discovered in children
Researchers have uncovered a new neurodegenerative disorder in which children experience developmental regression and severe epilepsy. [ + ]
Tripping on nothing: the placebo effect and psychedelic drugs
New research from McGill University suggests that, in the right context, some people may experience psychedelic-like effects from placebos alone. [ + ]
Blocking iron supply could prevent tuberculosis
All living organisms, including pathogens, need iron to survive. Now, researchers have detailed the structure of the protein responsible for transporting iron to Mycobacterium tuberculosis. [ + ]
X-rays can now tell us about soft tissues
The advantage is that X-rays can provide much greater resolution than ultrasound — on the order of tens of micrometres (millionths of a metre) instead of millimetres. [ + ]
Free COVID-19 imaging tools launched by Sydney start-ups
Sydney start-ups DetectED-X and LENS Immersive have each launched tools designed to take the pressure off clinicians and hospitals that have been inundated with COVID-19. [ + ]
Nicotine addiction gene found
By studying genetically altered zebrafish, scientists have managed to pinpoint a human gene involved in nicotine addiction and also discover the ways in which it may act. [ + ]
Speeding up the development of pulse seeds
Researchers have created a new technique that speeds up the development of seeds, producing better quality and more abundant pulse crops as a result. [ + ]
