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Re-engineering immune cells offers treatment for lupus
Researchers have figured out how to fix a defect that causes lupus, by reprogramming the defective cells of lupus patients with protective molecules from healthy people. [ + ]
ABB Robotics partners with METTLER TOLEDO, XtalPi on lab automation
ABB Robotics has signed an MoU with METTLER TOLEDO, and entered a strategic partnership with XtalPi, to support laboratory automation. [ + ]
Placenta cells may lower blood pressure, study finds
While a drug can reduce high blood pressure, these cells could target inflammation in the arteries caused by hypertension. [ + ]
Cell-based flu vaccine joins National Immunisation Program
Cell-based flu vaccines are designed to be a close match to the strains selected by the WHO as likely to be prevalent for the upcoming flu season. [ + ]
Epigenetic signature helps to diagnose rare breast tumour
The current way of diagnosing phyllodes tumours is to analyse their cellular features under a microscope, but this technique means they can be misdiagnosed. [ + ]
Built for the future: KAESER Australia unveils new facility in Vic
The 4500 m2, $15 million facility features various innovations that echo KAESER's emphasis on sustainability. [ + ]
Gene therapy restores hearing in deaf children
Researchers utilised an adeno-associated virus (AAV) to 'carry' a version of the human OTOF gene into the inner ears of the patients. [ + ]
Confirmed: flesh-eating Buruli ulcer spread by mosquitoes
Victorian researchers have solved the 80-year mystery surrounding the spread of Buruli ulcer, a neglected tropical skin disease. [ + ]
Microscopy technique reveals the secrets of lipid synthesis
Researchers have developed a technique dubbed two-colour infrared photothermal microscopy, designed to investigate neutral lipids within lipid droplets of living cells. [ + ]
Dopamine release explains why exercise boosts your brain
We know cardiovascular exercise improves cognitive performance, but the mechanisms behind this process have not been rigorously investigated in humans until now. [ + ]
Melanoma pioneers named 2024 Australians of the Year
Professors Georgina Long and Richard Scolyer have jointly won the 2024 Australian of Year award for their pioneering work in the treatment of melanoma. [ + ]
Hormonal contraceptives increase cancer risk for some women
Taking hormonal contraceptives adds to breast cancer risk for women with BRCA1 gene abnormalities who have a heightened lifetime risk for this cancer. [ + ]
La Trobe spinout to commercialise novel microscope slides
The NanoMslide is a nanofabricated microscope slide that uses colour contrast to easily and quickly identify abnormal cells in a suspect sample. [ + ]
Amnesia caused by head injury reversed in mouse study
Amnesia and poor memory following head injury is due to inadequate reactivation of neurons involved in forming memories — and has the potential to be reversed. [ + ]
Pass the Australian Research Council Amendment Bill, says STA
Science & Technology Australia has asked parliament to pass the bill with the inclusion of a handful of small but significant amendments. [ + ]
