Industry News
Childhood flu exposure impacts your immune response later
Researchers have discovered that people develop stronger immune responses to the variants of influenza B they were exposed to during their childhood. [ + ]
Scientists can now detect antibiotics in finger sweat
A fingerprint may soon be all a doctor needs to check whether tuberculosis patients are taking their antibiotics, with scientists detecting the drugs in finger sweat. [ + ]
New therapy could treat hypertension-induced organ damage
Compound17b (Cmpd17b) is a potent therapeutic agent capable of safeguarding against the ravages of high blood pressure on vital organs. [ + ]
Molecular atlas can help predict organ transplant success
Sydney researchers have identified molecular biomarkers for transplant rejection that are common to all the major transplanted organs: hearts, lungs, livers and kidneys. [ + ]
Winners announced for the Kavli Prize 2024
The Kavli Prize honours outstanding researchers doing fundamental science that moves the world forward, with three US$1 million prizes awarded in the fields of astrophysics, nanoscience and neuroscience. [ + ]
Nanoparticle could help map, treat children's brain cancer
The nanoparticle could be used for delivering small interfering RNA (siRNA) directly to the brain cancer site, slowing tumour growth without causing signs of toxicity. [ + ]
Wooden surfaces appear to have antiviral properties
Wood has natural antiviral properties that can reduce the time viruses persist on its surface — and some species of wood are more effective than others. [ + ]
Australian of the Year Georgina Long among new Academy Fellows
The Australian Academy of Science's newest Fellows include an expert in spider venoms, a leader in plant science, an authority on star formation and an oncologist who has changed the way melanoma is treated. [ + ]
Identifying the genetic 'switches' of bone growth
Researchers have located 2700 genome sequences that precisely regulate the genes responsible for bone growth, shedding light on one of the major factors influencing the size of individuals in adulthood. [ + ]
UV disinfection lights can produce pollutants in the air
Air sanitisers that use ultraviolet (UV) light to kill pathogens can also cause unintended chemical reactions in the air, producing pollutants that could be a health risk. [ + ]
Drug trial results show lung cancer patients are living longer
Five years after treatment, 60% of patients treated with lorlatinib remained alive and without disease progression; this compared to just 8% for patients who received crizotinib. [ + ]
Measuring microplastics in soil using spectroscopy
Japanese researchers have devised a novel and simple method to measure nano/microplastic (N/MP) concentrations in different soil types using spectroscopy at two wavelengths. [ + ]
Bionic eye recipients demonstrate clear vision improvements
Results from a clinical trial of a second-generation bionic eye have demonstrated substantial improvement in four participants' functional vision, daily activities and quality of life. [ + ]
WEHI launches spinout company to tackle hard-to-treat cancers
The technology that Ternarx is pursuing has huge potential to create the next generation of treatments for cancer and other diseases that are currently untreatable. [ + ]
Proto Axiom launches inaugural biotech pitch event
Proto Axiom's Challenger Summit provides a platform for researchers to showcase their innovative biotech solutions while competing for $250,000 in grant financing. [ + ]
