Industry News
Anton Paar sets up offices in Australia, NZ
Anton Paar, a manufacturer of high-quality measuring and analysis instruments for research and industry, has launched new subsidiaries in Sydney and Auckland. [ + ]
Lab-on-a-chip used to study single bacterial cells
European researchers have set up a lab-on-a-chip, hardly bigger than a matchbox in size, which enables them to study gene regulation in single bacterial cells. [ + ]
Australian researcher wins prestigious award
Veteran immunologist Jacques Miller has been awarded the 2018 Japan Prize. [ + ]
Stress suppresses our response to cancer treatment
Researchers have shown that chronic stress dampens the immune system's response to cancer, reducing the effectiveness of immunotherapy treatments. [ + ]
'Functional fluorescent materials' to improve disease treatment
The future of biomarkers is looking bright, with Flinders University researchers shining a light on new 'green' compounds for medical applications. [ + ]
Collaboration to improve outcomes for cochlear implant recipients
Sensorion and Cochlear have announced a strategic collaboration focused on improving hearing outcomes in patients with cochlear implants. [ + ]
Visualising employment trends in biomedical science
US researchers have developed a tool that helps newly trained scientists evaluate various career paths, separating employment trends in biomedical science by sector, type and job specifics. [ + ]
Print your own pharmaceuticals
Scottish researchers have created a pharmaceutical manufacturing method in which the two key ingredients are a digital code and a 3D printer. [ + ]
One blood test to screen for eight cancers
Researchers have developed a liquid biopsy for the early detection of eight cancers, diagnosing tumours before they spread and helping to identify the location of the cancer. [ + ]
Johnson & Johnson Innovation to open partnering office at Monash Uni
JJIPO@MONASH will be the Victorian headquarters for Johnson & Johnson's scientific, investment and commercialisation arms. [ + ]
Look into my eyes: melanoma risk can be found in the iris
Queensland researchers have found that freckles and moles appearing on the iris indicate a high risk of melanoma — particularly in people under 40 years of age. [ + ]
Buckingham Palace built with Jurassic period microbes
Buckingham Palace in London, the Pentagon in Virginia and the Empire State Building in New York City have something in common, reveals a new study. [ + ]
Training the innate immune system to remember past threats
An international research team has shown how the innate immune system can be trained to 'remember' past threats and respond more robustly to future challenges. [ + ]
RNA mimic blocks pain at a molecular level
US researchers are using RNA-based medicine to combat one of the most pervasive of human health conditions — pain. [ + ]
Study raises concerns over animal trials
A recent investigation raises concerns over poor quality, lack of regulation and misrepresentation of animal studies for drug development. [ + ]
