Industry News
Screening platform identifies drugs to halt cancer spread
Invasion-Block is designed to measure the invasive capacity of cancer cells, enabling scientists to assess how well various drugs can prevent the spread of cancer. [ + ]
New legislation to end political interference in the ARC
Minister for Education Jason Clare has introduced legislation into parliament to abolish the ministerial veto on Australian Research Council (ARC) grants. [ + ]
COVID-19 causes epigenetic scars in the lung
COVID-19 causes profound epigenetic changes in the lungs of patients who have died from the disease, particularly affecting genes related to hyperinflammation and fibrosis. [ + ]
Outgoing STA CEO praises Industry Growth Program
The $392 million government program aims to support innovative startups and small businesses to scale their operations with economy-boosting R&D. [ + ]
Brain imaging used to diagnose hearing impairment in infants
Non-invasive brain imaging has helped researchers to diagnose hearing impairments in infants and prescribe the most effective treatment as early as possible. [ + ]
Research shows that air filters don't stop you getting sick
Air filtration systems do not appear to reduce your risk of picking up viral infections, according to new research into technologies including air filtration, germicidal lights and ionisers. [ + ]
Nanoscale probes reveal how cell structure responds to pressure
By giving living cells a 'poke' and monitoring the results, scientists have gotten their first glimpse of how whole cells respond to external mechanical pressure. [ + ]
Dedicated mRNA lab coming to University of Queensland
mRNA vaccines and therapies will soon be produced for clinical trials in a dedicated laboratory at The University of Queensland (UQ). [ + ]
New form of microscopy utilises evanescent waves
The new form of microscopy can probe details in an object's surface, like the distribution of a material's lattice and electron temperatures, with nanoscale precision. [ + ]
Mum's dengue immunity worsens baby's response to Zika
Prior maternal immunity to the dengue virus substantially increases the risk of severe birth defects induced by Zika virus infection during pregnancy. [ + ]
Oceanographer named NSW Scientist of the Year, nominations open for PM's Prizes
Professor Trevor McDougall was recognised for his contribution to our understanding of the fundamental physics of the ocean. [ + ]
Magnetic gel enables faster diabetic wound healing
The invention takes a comprehensive 'all in one' approach to wound healing, accelerating the process on several fronts. [ + ]
Report released into Qld's "flawed" DNA extraction method
The report found that Project 13, which introduced automated DNA extraction methods to the Queensland Health forensics laboratory, was a "fatally flawed" project. [ + ]
Asbestos testing in Victoria bolstered by new MoU
The National Association of Testing Authorities has signed an MoU with the Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency to ensure the reliability of asbestos testing in government buildings. [ + ]
Existing drug found to improve hand osteoarthritis symptoms
Researchers conducted a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 97 people to investigate methotrexate, a low-cost treatment for inflammatory joint conditions. [ + ]