Industry News
2022 GSK Award recognises cancer genetics researcher
Professor Georgia Chenevix-Trench won the GSK Award for Research Excellence for her research investigating genetic predispositions to breast and ovarian cancer. [ + ]
Queensland invests in global mRNA vaccine hub
Sanofi has partnered with the Queensland Government, The University of Queensland and Griffith University to inject $280 million into a next-generation mRNA vaccine research hub. [ + ]
The biosensor chip at the end of the rainbow
US researchers have developed a miniaturised plasmonic spectrometer that creates a rainbow pattern that shifts in the presence of a chemical or biological sample. [ + ]
Black hole observed ripping apart a star
Astronomers have determined the source of an incredibly bright X-ray signal appearing from halfway across the universe, claiming it is a luminous jet of matter streaking out from a supermassive black hole. [ + ]
Genetic factors contribute to risk of severe COVID-19
One of the 344 studied blood analytes had widespread shared genetic influences with COVID-19, causing an increased risk of severe COVID-19. [ + ]
Risk of cognitive decline following epilepsy surgery
While neuropsychological performance can recover in the long term after epilepsy surgery, on rare occasions, unexpected declines in cognitive performance occur. [ + ]
Non-invasive method to destroy tumours with nanobubbles
The technology makes it possible to inject nanobubbles into the bloodstream, which then congregate around the cancerous tumour. [ + ]
Smart sensor sniffs out target gases
A chemical sensor endowed with artificial intelligence can learn to detect certain gases in the air with high sensitivity and selectivity. [ + ]
CSL Florey awards for malaria, microbiome research
Professor Alan Cowman won the CSL Florey Medal for revealing how malaria parasites infect humans, while the Next Generation Award went to Chloe Yap for debunking the myth that the microbiome causes autism. [ + ]
$352m plasma therapeutics plant coming to Qld
Aegros, which is currently based in Sydney, will establish its global headquarters and a one-million-litre plasma fractionation facility in Springfield's BioPark Australia precinct. [ + ]
Elevate is the latest program for women in STEM. Will it deliver change?
As ATSE announces the first recipients of the Elevate: Boosting women in STEM program, the STEM Equity Evaluation Portal assesses which STEM equity programs are making a difference. [ + ]
State of the Climate highlights increased temps, heavy rainfall
The State of the Climate 2022 report shows an increase in extreme heat events, intense heavy rainfall, longer fire seasons and sea level rise across Australia. [ + ]
Alzheimer's could be diagnosed before symptoms emerge
When both beta-amyloid and tau are present in the brain, it can no longer be considered a risk factor for Alzheimer's, but rather a diagnosis. [ + ]
Syringe to improve sperm selection for infertile couples
Bioengineering researchers have developed a syringe that uses a 3D filter to detect and isolate viable sperm in less than 15 minutes. [ + ]
Call for better reporting of harms in clinical trials
People who design and run clinical trials need to lift their game when it comes to recording and reporting harms, according to Australian researchers. [ + ]