Industry News
Fragments of mitochondrial DNA spread Parkinson's disease
The spread of damaged genetic material, the mitochondrial DNA, causes the symptoms reminiscent of Parkinson's disease and its progression to dementia. [ + ]
SMi Systems secures patent for single-molecule imaging tech
According to SMi, the patented technology consists of highly specialised optics that allow the company to view single molecules at unprecedented resolution. [ + ]
Long COVID patients have distinct hormonal, immune differences
A machine learning algorithm was able to differentiate between people with and without long COVID with 96% accuracy, based on distinctive features detected in the blood. [ + ]
TSANZ and NATA sign MoU for new accreditation program
The program will offer accreditation to respiratory function laboratories for a range of tests that contribute to better health outcomes and treatments for patients with respiratory and lung health conditions. [ + ]
Golden staph's antibiotic resistance genes uncovered
While patient factors are critical in determining mortality risks, specific genes are linked to golden staph's antibiotic resistance, along with the bacteria's ability to linger in the blood. [ + ]
Onsite microplastic detection kit developed
South Korean scientists have developed what they claim to be the world's first technology to rapidly and highly sensitively detect microplastics in the field. [ + ]
Immune cells in older adults fall short in virus detection
Killer T cells in older adults, directed against influenza viruses, closely resemble those found in newborns and children, but struggle to recognise infected cells. [ + ]
Quantum pioneer awarded 2023 PM's Prize for Science
Professor Michelle Simmons AO, from UNSW Sydney, has received the $250,000 Prime Minister's Prize for Science for her pioneering developments in quantum computing [ + ]
Survivors of cardiac arrest recall experience of death
Some cardiac arrest patients revived by CPR had clear memories of experiencing death and even had brain patterns that were linked to thought and memory while unconscious. [ + ]
CSL Centenary Fellowships recognise new approaches to cancer therapy
Two Australian scientists have been awarded CSL Centenary Fellowships, valued at $1.25 million over five years, for their work developing new kinds of cancer therapies. [ + ]
Immune cell discovery sparks hope for bowel cancer patients
Researchers have discovered that an important group of immune cells in the large bowel — gamma delta T cells — is crucial to preventing bowel cancer. [ + ]
Patients with severe psoriasis at higher risk of heart disease
Doctors should diagnose and actively search for microvascular dysfunction in patients with psoriasis, as this population is at particularly high risk. [ + ]
Bennu asteroid sample found to contain carbon and water
Initial studies of a sample of the 4.5-billion-year-old asteroid Bennu show evidence of high carbon content and water, which together indicate that the building blocks of life on Earth may be found in the rock. [ + ]
A NICER approach to genome editing developed
Researchers have developed a new gene editing technique that is just as effective as CRISPR/Cas9 while significantly reducing any unintended mutations. [ + ]
Plastics upcycled into liquids that can store hydrogen energy
A new process can upcycle most plastics into chemical ingredients useful for energy storage, using LEDs and a commercially available catalyst — and all at room temperature. [ + ]