Industry News
Leading oceanographer awarded PM's Prize for Science
Professor Trevor McDougall has received the 2022 Prime Minister's Prize for Science for his pioneering work in understanding the ocean's role in regulating climate. [ + ]
Gene found to be important for embryonic development
Researchers tracked down the gene when they studied two individuals — a man and his niece — with congenital malformations. [ + ]
Urine could play a key part in biotech systems
A common chemical found in urine can be used to kick-start large-scale production of proteins such as hormones and antibodies used by biotech companies. [ + ]
'Pathogen Analyzer' a cost-effective alternative to PCR
Researchers are developing a COVID-19 test that combines the accuracy of PCR testing with the speed of rapid antigen testing. [ + ]
Women in science recognised by Superstars of STEM, L'Oréal-UNESCO fellowships
Female and non-binary scientists have been lauded in recent days through the Superstars of STEM program and the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative. [ + ]
Having more babies lowers risk of endometrial cancer
The more time a woman spent pregnant or on the contraceptive pill — when the body is exposed to less oestrogen — the lower her risk of endometrial cancer. [ + ]
CSIRO Chief Executive Larry Marshall to depart next year
Dr Larry Marshall will depart CSIRO as its longest serving Chief Executive in half a century, having acted as its leader since 2015. [ + ]
Chronic 'jet lag' found in people living with HIV
People living with HIV have a significantly delayed internal body clock, consistent with the symptoms of jet lag, according to researchers in South Africa and the UK. [ + ]
Pfizer's bivalent booster vaccine approved for Aust adults
ATAGI has also recommended Pfizer's original vaccine in infants, and as a booster in older children, where they are at risk of severe illness from COVID-19. [ + ]
Microplastics can harbour viruses, come off during cooking
Viruses can hitchhike on microplastics and prolong their infectivity, and non-stick cookware can release millions of microplastics as it loses its coating. [ + ]
Solar evaporator provides cheap soil remediation solution
The system can remove contaminants in as little as two weeks by using a super-efficient solar evaporation surface to rapidly draw water from the soil. [ + ]
Troponin test improves heart attack diagnostics
Researchers have developed a new test that helps in separating heart attack patients from those whose cardiac troponin values are elevated due to renal insufficiency. [ + ]
Neuronal mechanism shows how maternal behaviour is learnt
The findings could serve as the basis for developing therapeutic interventions for conditions such as postpartum depression. [ + ]
Mapping gene activity in brain cells from pre-birth to adulthood
By having a map of normal brain cell development, researchers will now be able to identify altered states more accurately in neurological and psychiatric disorders. [ + ]
Drug found to reduce sleep apnoea severity
A drug previously used to treat depression has been found to reduce obstructive sleep apnoea severity. [ + ]
