Industry News
Test predicts cervical cancer risk in HPV-positive women
The 'two-in-one' test not only detects the type of HPV infection but also indicates precancerous markers. [ + ]
Portable DNA device could detect invasive species
Known as 'MinION', the portable device can sequence 'or scan' millions of DNA codes in minutes, compared to current lab-based systems which can take a couple of days. [ + ]
Drug transporters bring cancer medication to its destination
Researchers have transformed proteins and antibodies into stable, highly functional drug transporters with which tumour cells can be detected and killed. [ + ]
Osteoporosis drugs decrease premature mortality risk
Nitrogen-bisphosphonates — drugs commonly prescribed for osteoporosis — reduced the risk of premature mortality by 34% in a cohort of over 6000 individuals. [ + ]
Chemical synthesis captured at atomic resolution
Researchers have succeeded in viewing previously inaccessible details of certain chemical processes, showing there are significant discrete stages to these processes. [ + ]
Vaccine developed to target TB in the lungs
Created by Australian scientists, the early-stage vaccine was shown to provide substantial protection against tuberculosis in a preclinical laboratory setting. [ + ]
Separating X and Y sperm enables sex selection in offspring
A simple, reversible chemical treatment can segregate X-bearing sperm from Y-bearing sperm, allowing dramatic alteration of the normal 50:50 male/female offspring ratio. [ + ]
Colour-changing 'chameleon skin' powered by nanomachines
The artificial 'chameleon skin' changes colour when exposed to light and could be used in applications such as active camouflage and large-scale dynamic displays. [ + ]
Inherited gene mutation raises pancreatic cancer risk
The discovery of the previously unknown mutation could lead to routine testing of individuals with a strong family history of pancreatic cancer. [ + ]
Food regulatory conference coming in November
The 2nd ChemLinked Food Regulatory Conference – Oceania 2019 (CLFRC 2019) is being held on 20 November 2019 at the PARKROYAL Darling Harbour, Sydney. [ + ]
Neural implant controlled by a smartphone
Using Lego-like replaceable drug cartridges and Bluetooth Low Energy, the device can target specific neurons of interest using drugs and light for prolonged periods. [ + ]
SA set to lift ban on GM crops
Farmers on mainland South Australia will be given the choice to plant genetically modified (GM) food crops next season. [ + ]
Deadline extended for Gilead Fellowship Research Grants Program
The Fellowship provides support to projects that have a local community focus and which often struggle to secure funding or face high competition. [ + ]
Blood pressure monitoring with a video selfie
Finding an accessible, easy way to monitor blood pressure is important given that nearly half of American adults have high blood pressure and many don't even know they have it. [ + ]
TB bacteria feed on carbon monoxide
While carbon monoxide is lethal for humans, microbiologists have found that some pathogens utilise this deadly gas as an energy source when other nutrients are not available. [ + ]