Industry News
Genetic diseases could be corrected by modifying our RNA
Matthew D Disney has developed a small-molecule-based tool that acts on RNA to selectively delete certain gene products. [ + ]
Hope for hard-to-treat cancers as new drug goes on trial
Professor Jiri Neuzil is leading clinical trials of the experimental drug MitoTam in patients with triple negative tumours, which are known to be very hard to treat. [ + ]
Monash researchers built own microscope to decipher superbugs
A hand-made super-microscope has enabled Monash researchers to decipher how bacteria are able to build a wall against the immune system. [ + ]
Sydney to host 19th International Microscopy Congress
Sydney will host a large and diverse gathering of microscopy and microanalysis professionals at the 19th International Microscopy Congress (IMC19) to be held from 9–14 September 2018 at the International Convention Centre (ICC). [ + ]
Antimicrobial medical gloves prevent the spread of infection
A new type of medical examination glove has been developed with built-in antimicrobial technology that is proven to prevent the spread of infection. [ + ]
Data integrity in the laboratory
Mettler-Toledo will be holding data integrity seminars in Sydney and Melbourne in July. [ + ]
The ancestor of all bony fish has a surprising link to humans
Palaeontologists have used modern scanning techniques to discover the secrets of a 400-million-year-old fossil fish called Ligulalepis. [ + ]
Nanoscale biophotonics coming to Griffith Uni
Griffith University, the latest collaborating partner of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Nanoscale BioPhotonics (CNBP), will host a CNBP research node at its Gold Coast campus. [ + ]
Lab-on-a-chip for single cell analysis
Aus-Swiss researchers have developed a miniature biosensor that provides insights into how individual cells behave. [ + ]
Robotics expert selected as NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer
The NSW Government has announced the appointment of world-renowned robotics expert Professor Hugh Durrant-Whyte as the next NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer. [ + ]
Real-life flux capacitor inspired by Back to the Future
A real-life version of Back to the Future's flux capacitor will have important applications in communication technology and quantum computing. [ + ]
Rapid, non-invasive Zika detection tool
Researchers from Australia, Brazil and the US have developed a fast and effective tool to detect Zika virus. [ + ]
Fewer women than men meet criteria for heart failure trials
Researchers have investigated why just 21% of patients enrolled in the PARADIGM-HF trial — which had a total of 8399 participants across 47 countries — were women. [ + ]
John Shine commences as President of the Academy
Biochemist and molecular biologist Professor John Shine AC FAA has commenced as President of the Australian Academy of Science. [ + ]
Menzies Foundation announces a new direction for 40th birthday
The foundation has three new areas of focus: entrepreneurship in science, leadership in our schools and guiding Australia's response to complex global legal issues. [ + ]
