Industry News
AR tech gives haemophilia patients a glimpse of the future
The Australian-designed technology will enable young people living with haemophilia to view the potentially irreversible impact of disabling joint disease. [ + ]
Newly discovered 'giant' bacterium visible to the naked eye
Thiomargarita magnifica is larger than all other known giant bacteria by ~50-fold, and is thus visible without a microscope. [ + ]
Blood test could spare colon cancer patients from chemo
Researchers collaborated to develop a blood test to identify patients who require chemo after surgery, by measuring levels of circulating tumour DNA (ctDNA). [ + ]
Uterus transplant safe and effective at combating infertility
Transplanting a uterus is an effective and safe method to remedy infertility when a functioning uterus is lacking. [ + ]
Synthesis method uses alumina as a recyclable catalyst
Researchers have developed a simple, low-cost and comparatively environmentally friendly method of synthesising diphenylmethanol derivatives using alumina. [ + ]
Rainforest trees have been dying faster since the '80s
Tropical trees in Australia's rainforests have been dying at double the previous rate since the 1980s, seemingly because of climate impacts. [ + ]
Skiers at elevated risk of skin cancer, dermatologist says
Australia's lack of pollution significantly increases exposure to UV — particularly at altitude — with UV exposure on a ski field up to 30% higher than at sea level. [ + ]
NSW Govt invests in Sydney Biomedical Accelerator and more
Dominic Perrottet has announced a $270.3m boost to biomedical research in the 2022–23 NSW Budget, including $143.3m for the Sydney Biomedical Accelerator. [ + ]
Call for mandatory research integrity training in Aus
The results of the first national survey to investigate research integrity in Australia indicate broad support for mandatory research integrity training. [ + ]
Existing drug may help treat spinal cord injury
Scientists have shown that an existing drug may reduce damage after spinal cord injury (SCI), by blocking the inflammatory response in the spinal cord. [ + ]
TB drug, coffee appear safe in pregnancy
The list of products deemed safe for pregnant women may be getting longer, according to two new studies led by Australian researchers. [ + ]
Faster progression, treatment breakthrough for young dementia patients
A promising drug for patients with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia, and younger people with Alzheimer's experience faster symptom progression. [ + ]
Scientists discover rapidly growing supermassive black hole
The supermassive black hole J1144 consumes the equivalent of one Earth every second and shines 7000 times brighter than all the light from our own galaxy. [ + ]
NSW Govt commits $119 million to RNA R&D
The NSW Government will accelerate the translation of local RNA research into new products, services and jobs through an historic $119 million investment over 10 years. [ + ]
Antibiotic reduces inflammation in young CF patients
The broad-spectrum antibiotic, when used as a preventive therapy, helped to reduce lung inflammation in young children with cystic fibrosis. [ + ]
