Industry News
Genetically engineered bacteria turn sugar into hydrogen
Macquarie University scientists have received a $1.1 million grant from ARENA for a project to engineer bacteria that turn sugar into hydrogen. [ + ]
Alan Finkel gets an extra two years as Chief Scientist
The Australian Government has extended Dr Alan Finkel's term as Australia's Chief Scientist for a further two years to the end of 2020. [ + ]
Promising new drug candidate designed to lower cholesterol
The drug candidate NYX-330 is designed to lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting the action of a protein known as PCSK9. [ + ]
CRISPR used to halt DMD progression in dogs
UT Southwestern scientists have used CRISPR gene editing to halt the progression of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in dogs. [ + ]
Biomedical imaging system combines optical and ultrasound technology
The system uses photoacoustic tomography to improve diagnosis of life-threatening diseases. [ + ]
UNSW–China partnership to support 10 innovation projects
UNSW Sydney and Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute have signed an agreement that will support 10 major technological innovation projects. [ + ]
Injectable migraine treatment approved in Australia
Aimovig — the first in a new class of long-acting, injectable medications for the prevention of migraine in adults — has been approved for use in Australia. [ + ]
Zero Childhood Cancer program releases trial results
The Zero Childhood Cancer program has released initial results of its national clinical trial, revealing promising outcomes within its first 11 months. [ + ]
Voting opens for CIMIA People's Choice Award
Voting for the People's Choice Award in the 2018 Centenary Institute Medical Innovation Award (CIMIA) is now open. [ + ]
New tool paves way for more targeted treatments for cancer, DMD
Researchers have developed a new selection tool that facilitates delivery of smart drugs into cells to battle hard-to-treat diseases such as cancer and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. [ + ]
Primary breast tumours can shut down their own spread
Researchers have uncovered a previously unseen 'ecosystem' in advanced breast cancer, in which the primary breast tumour emits signals that halt the growth of secondary tumours elsewhere in the body. [ + ]
Wearable 'microbreweries' track radiation exposure
Purdue researchers propose using yeast fermentation to quickly detect biological radiation damage. [ + ]
How does the immune system protect itself against Ebola?
Two types of human antibodies that target different parts of the Ebola virus synergise their antiviral effects by inhibiting different steps of infection. [ + ]
Academy welcomes Karen Andrews as new Science Minister
Karen Andrews has been appointed to Cabinet as the Minister for Industry, Science and Technology, making her the first female federal Cabinet Minister from the Gold Coast. [ + ]
New method helps diagnose cancer with malaria protein
A new method helps detect early-stage cancer tumour cells in the blood using a malaria protein. [ + ]
