Industry News
Selective catalyst for propane dehydrogenation developed
Scientists have developed an ultrastable, selective catalyst to dehydrogenate propane without deactivation, even at temperatures of more than 600°C. [ + ]
Remdesivir approved by TGA to treat COVID-19
Remdesivir has been described as the most promising treatment option so far to reduce hospitalisation time for those suffering from severe SARS-Cov-2 infections. [ + ]
Genomic diagnostics test available for blood cancer patients
Blood cancer patients at Melbourne's Epworth HealthCare and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre now have access to circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA) genomic testing. [ + ]
Age-related impairments could be reversed
Two impairments of old age — frailty and immunity decline — can be halted and even partially reversed using a novel cell-based therapeutic approach. [ + ]
Ultrasound-activated microbubbles destroy cancer cells
A non-invasive technology platform utilises low-frequency ultrasound (250 kHz) to detonate microscopic tumour-targeted bubbles like warheads. [ + ]
Aus researcher awarded prestigious analytical science prize
Professor Kourosh Kalantar-zadeh has been awarded the 2020 Robert Boyle Prize for Analytical Science by the Royal Society of Chemistry. [ + ]
X-ray laser to enable nanometre measurements
By reducing the beam diameter of an X-ray free-electron laser to 6 nm, researchers bring the utility of these lasers for imaging structures closer to the atomic level. [ + ]
Slow warming of the deep ocean not good news
The world's deep oceans are warming at a slower rate than the surface, but it's still not good news for deep-sea creatures. [ + ]
Biomedical device developed from food industry by-products
The device comprised soy protein and chitin, which formed a matrix with a porous, interconnected microarchitecture similar to that of certain body tissues. [ + ]
Genetic malfunction triggers familial migraine
A genetic dysfunction in specific brain cells of the cingulate cortex area strongly influences head pain occurrence. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
