Industry News
Australian R&D investment drooping
The Australian Government's Science, Research and Innovation (SRI) Budget Tables show that overall investment in research and development is continuing to fall. [ + ]
Creating 3D images with super-resolution microscopy
A new technique overcomes the limitations of super-resolution microscopy by creating 3D reconstructions from single-colour, 2D images of protein complexes. [ + ]
2018 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science announced
The $250,000 Prime Minister's Prize for Science went to Professor Kurt Lambeck for revealing how our planet changes shape — every second, every day and over millennia. [ + ]
Using artificial intelligence to measure breast density
An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm measures breast density at the level of an experienced mammographer. [ + ]
The role of Pax5 in maintaining immune health
A protein called Pax5 helps to efficiently organise the genetic information required for immune cells to maintain their form and function and help fight disease. [ + ]
New urine test detects antibiotic-resistant superbugs
A new test, called DETECT, spots the molecular signatures of antibiotic-resistant bacteria directly in urine samples. [ + ]
Role of RNA molecule nc886 in innate immunity
New research from Emory University shows that the human RNA molecule called nc886 may be a key player in human cells' frontline defences against viruses. [ + ]
$2.5m funding for research into new immune therapies and complications of stroke
Two Australian scientists have each been awarded an AU$1.25 million, five-year CSL Centenary Fellowship. [ + ]
The pentagon and the broad bean
Electron microscopes and computerised image analysis has allowed researchers to uncover the correct structure of a protein essential in the immune system, IgM, and a much smaller protein that is bound inside, AIM. [ + ]
The importance of immunisation: video and article series
The Australian Academy of Science has joined with the Department of Health to promote the benefits, safety and science of immunisation. [ + ]
Synthetic nanoparticles used to treat snakebites
US researchers have demonstrated a new approach to treating snakebites, using nanoparticles to bind to venom toxins and prevent the spread of venom through the body. [ + ]
$690,000 in funding for three life science projects
MTPConnect has awarded $690,000 to three key life sciences projects, in an effort to support researchers, improve collaboration and open up international market opportunities. [ + ]
Scientists push microscopy to sub-molecular resolution
With the aid of a scanning tunnelling microscope, researchers have employed the diatomic compound as a sensor and transducer to probe and image samples, reportedly gaining an unprecedented amount of information about their structures, bonds and electrical fields. [ + ]
DNA repair protein protects against cancer
Researchers have uncovered a key factor protecting against age-related DNA damage, providing important clues about how the body guards against cancer. [ + ]
Scientists from US, Canada and France win 2018 Nobel Prize in Physics
Last week, Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics 2018. [ + ]
