Industry News
'Stiffer' blood vessels may increase risk of heart attack
Research led by Macquarie University has found that blood vessel 'stiffness', or distensibility, is an important determinant of blood flow, and may play a role in influencing the fate of Australians living with coronary heart disease. [ + ]
Perth clinical research company using electronic trial data capture
Perth-based research company Linear Clinical Research is using cloud-based technology to record data on its patients and participants involved in a clinical trial. [ + ]
Immunotherapy for peanut allergy proves effective four years on
A treatment for deadly peanut allergy has been found to show long-lasting effects, providing what is claimed to be the strongest evidence yet that a cure may be possible for peanut allergy. [ + ]
Harry Butler Institute to promote conservation and environmental management
Murdoch University joined global energy producer Chevron for the official launch of the Harry Butler Institute, set to shape the next generation of leaders in conservation and environmental management. [ + ]
Young Tall Poppies recognised during National Science Week
Nine outstanding young researchers from NSW have been recognised with Young Tall Poppy Science Awards as part of the Sydney Science Festival and National Science Week. [ + ]
Adherium sells its 100,000th Smartinhaler
Digital health company Adherium is celebrating a significant milestone, having recently manufactured and sold its 100,000th Smartinhaler. [ + ]
3D printing stem cells to create living tissues
UK scientists have developed a method to 3D print stem cells to form complex living 3D structures — a breakthrough that could potentially revolutionise regenerative medicine. [ + ]
Modified metal can strip impurities from wastewater
Researchers have developed a way to modify the atomic structure of iron to create a metal that can strip impurities from water in just a few minutes. [ + ]
Improved diagnosis for mitochondrial disease
Scientists have shown how a new approach to genetic analysis could greatly improve diagnostic rates for children with often fatal mitochondrial diseases. [ + ]
Stem cells 'reprogram' circadian functions, exacerbating ageing
According to Spanish and US scientists, stem cells continue to show rhythmic activity during ageing but reprogram their circadian functions. [ + ]
2017 SA Science Excellence Award for LBT Innovations
LBT Innovations has been awarded the 2017 SA Science Excellence Award for Excellence in Research Collaboration. [ + ]
New methods for analysing gene function
Newly developed methods to produce and analyse genetic mosaics are expected to allow researchers to induce multispectral genetic mosaics in vertebrate models such as mice and zebrafish. [ + ]
Challenges facing Australian biomedical research
Biomedical research in Australia faces a number of challenges. Real funding for research has been falling over time. And a cascade of issues confront the community. [ + ]
New drug holds promise for therapy-resistant breast cancer
Scientists have identified a first-in-class molecule that shuts down estrogen-sensitive breast cancer. [ + ]
Lizard venom could treat blood clots
An international research team is studying various types of lizard venom as possible treatments for blood-clotting diseases. [ + ]
