Industry News
Sydney Uni spinout lands deal to develop psychiatric drugs
Kinoxis Therapeutics has announced a strategic partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim for the development of first-in-class oxytocin-targeting precision psychiatry treatments. [ + ]
Stem cells to be launched into space
Investigators are sending stem cells into space in order to explore whether microgravity can make it easier and more efficient to produce large batches of stem cells. [ + ]
Potential link between muscle function and dementia
New research suggests loss of muscle strength may be related to late-life dementia, according to Edith Cowan University (ECU) researchers. [ + ]
Assessing donor hearts with laser speckle imaging
French researchers are using a new, non-invasive technique to visualise microvasculature in donor hearts and detect abnormal blood flow. [ + ]
Brain imbalance offers clues on potential cause of OCD
Researchers are one step closer to solving what causes obsessive compulsive disorder, after discovering changes in how distinct brain regions communicate. [ + ]
Red giant caught devouring a planet for the first time
Astronomers suspected that in some cases red giants may consume nearby planets, but the phenomenon had never been directly observed before. [ + ]
Face masks can be 'recharged'
By using a special circuit and a conductive plate, a large and uniform voltage distribution recharges the mask in about one minute. [ + ]
Australia's first National Quantum Strategy released
The strategy sets out a long-term vision for how Australia will take advantage of the opportunities of quantum technologies. [ + ]
Magic Valley launches cultivated pork product
Agrifood startup Magic Valley has introduced its cultivated pork product, designed to provide the same flavour experience as traditionally farmed pork. [ + ]
Bacteria get hangry, too
US researchers have discovered that some bacteria cells get 'hangry', releasing harmful toxins into our bodies when deprived of certain nutrients. [ + ]
AI-based method replaces chemical staining of tissue
Chemical staining has been the cornerstone of studying histopathology for more than a century and is widely applied in, for example, cancer diagnostics. [ + ]
Extending storage time of donor lungs outside the body
Donor lungs stored at 10°C remained healthy and viable for transplant up to four times longer compared to storage at the current standard of around 4°C. [ + ]
Stem cell approach to restoring vision
A preclinical study using stem cells to produce progenitor photoreceptor cells and then transplanting these into experimental models of damaged retinas has resulted in significant vision recovery. [ + ]
Many viruses persist in our bodies for life
Many common viruses responsible for childhood illnesses establish a home for life within us, shaping our health in ways that are not yet fully understood. [ + ]
Nominations open for 2023 ASPIRE Prize
The theme for this year is Inclusive Science, Technology and Innovation for a Resilient and Sustainable Environment. [ + ]
