Industry News
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. [ + ]
Insulin resistance drug instead tackles obesity
A newly developed drug has been found to prevent mice from depositing and storing fat by increasing their ability to burn fat in skeletal muscle. [ + ]
Modified DNA aptamers enhance super-resolution microscopy
Chemically modified DNA aptamers have been used as protein markers, enhancing the power of super-resolution fluorescence microscopy as an imaging tool. [ + ]
Scientists team up to help the Great Barrier Reef
Citizen scientists are taking part in Virtual Reef Diver, a project that is helping scientists and reef managers get a better picture of the health of the Great Barrier Reef. [ + ]
UNSW holds bioterrorism exercise
A recent bioterrorism exercise held at UNSW Sydney found that preparedness could be the difference between a contained local outbreak and a global pandemic if there was a smallpox attack in the Pacific. [ + ]
Probing cellular interactions
UTS researchers say new research holds the potential to see deeper into tissues to detect the biomarkers that are the very origins of disease. [ + ]
2018 Tall Poppies announced for NSW, SA
The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards are on once again, recognising outstanding young Australian researchers who are passionate about communicating their research. [ + ]
Agreement to develop a new class of antibiotics
WA's Telethon Kids Institute and Boulos & Cooper Pharmaceuticals have signed an agreement to develop what could be the first new class of antibiotics in decades. [ + ]
The search is underway for the next Superstars of STEM
Nominations are now open for the Superstars of STEM program, which supports and trains women in STEM to share their passion with the Australian community. [ + ]
Merck receives Australian CRISPR nickase patent
The Australian Patent Office has allowed Merck's patent application for the use of paired CRISPR nickases. [ + ]
Biotech start-up to treat autoimmune diseases with hookworms
Experimental infection of human subjects with hookworms can protect against the onset of autoimmune diseases, according to newly launched biotech Paragen Bio. [ + ]
$200 million for 320 research projects
A total of 320 projects will receive $200 million in funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) following a competitive process. [ + ]
VR app takes you inside Australia's only nuclear reactor
Entering the unseen world of atoms, users will be able to follow three possible journeys of the neutron inside the OPAL multipurpose reactor. [ + ]
Patient enrolment for Alzheimer's trial close to completion
Actinogen Medical has announced 75% enrolment in its Phase II clinical trial of Xanamem, its drug candidate for the treatment of mild Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
World-renowned physicist appointed as CSIRO Chief Scientist
Dr Cathy Foley will start her new role at the end of September, and said her priority will be promoting science, STEM and women in science. [ + ]
