Industry News
Flu drugs in, pesticides out for pregnant mums?
If you're a pregnant woman looking to keep your unborn child safe and healthy, we've got some good news and some bad news for you. [ + ]
The microscope inspired by a barcode scanner
Engineers at the Australian National University have built a microscope that can film moving blood cells and neurons in living animals. [ + ]
Scitech appointed authorised distributor for GreatEyes and BaySpec
Instrumentation supplier Scitech has been appointed the authorised distributor in Australia and New Zealand for both German-based imaging company GreatEyes and US-based spectral sensing company BaySpec. [ + ]
Synchrotron sheds light on damage control protein
The protein Apoptosis signal-regulating kinase 1 (ASK1) plays an important role in controlling how a cell responds to damage. [ + ]
3D-printed sternum successfully implanted
A collaboration between CSIRO, Anatomics and British doctors has resulted in the world's first implementation of a 3D-printed titanium and polymer sternum into a patient. [ + ]
Fighting superbugs with dragon blood
US scientists have found that Komodo dragon blood plasma contains a host of potentially viable antimicrobial peptides that could help lead to new therapeutics. [ + ]
Metal-contaminated soil leads to antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Australian and Scottish researchers have found that soils containing lead, manganese or aluminium — even in small amounts — contain bacteria with antibiotic resistance. [ + ]
Graphene transistors to detect genetic diseases
Japanese and Indian scientists have developed a method for using graphene-based transistors to detect disease-causing genes. [ + ]
The crystals that power Earth's magnetic field
Japanese researchers have been investigating the source of energy driving the Earth's magnetic field, hidden deep within its core. [ + ]
Luminescent nanoparticles and a low-power laser for super-resolution microscopy
Researchers have used a low-power laser beam to switch luminescent nanoparticles on and off, in a breakthrough that will lead to super-resolution microscopy for the detailed study of live cells and organisms. [ + ]
Instrumentation expo comes to Dubai next month
The ARABLAB trade show seeks to connect people from all over the world, showcasing the latest laboratory and instrumentation equipment from leading manufacturers. [ + ]
BeHEARD Challenge offers grants for rare disease research
Applications are now open for the 2016–2017 BeHEARD Challenge, which provides technology and financial grants for rare disease research. [ + ]
Medicinal cannabis access fast-tracked for Australian patients
The Turbull government will facilitate faster access by qualified doctors to medicinal cannabis for approved patients. [ + ]
Devolving pancreatic cells could cause diabetes
Western Australian researchers have created a new scientific model for the development of type 2 diabetes, which can be caused by the failure of insulin-producing pancreatic beta (β) cells. [ + ]
Trans-Tasman science treaty formed
The longstanding rivalry between Australia and New Zealand may finally be coming to an end, with ministers from both countries coming together to sign the Australia–New Zealand Science, Research and Innovation Cooperation Agreement. [ + ]
