Industry News
Found: a genetic link to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis
Researchers found that albino mice with a point mutation in the tyrosinase gene are more susceptible to NASH than mice carrying the non-mutated gene. [ + ]
TGA approves booster doses of Moderna vaccine
The TGA has provisionally approved a booster dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for individuals 18 years and older, as well as a monoclonal antibody treatment. [ + ]
Face mask filter acts like Velcro for coronavirus
Scientists have developed a formulation to increase the effectiveness of face mask filters at trapping coronavirus particles, retaining up to 99.6% of the virus. [ + ]
Visualising cell structures in three dimensions
Researchers recently optimised a special X-ray process to deliver high-resolution 3D images of entire cells and their molecular structure in just a few minutes. [ + ]
Public trust in scientists rose during the pandemic
During the COVID-19 pandemic, more than three-quarters of people globally said they trust science (80%) and scientists (77%) either "a lot" or "some". [ + ]
Climate change driving Aus bushfire activity: CSIRO
Climate change has driven a significant increase in Australia's bushfire activity over the last three decades, according to new research conducted by CSIRO. [ + ]
TGA provisionally approves Pfizer vaccine for children
Subject to final recommendations from ATAGI, the Australian Government will start rolling out the Pfizer vaccine to 5- to 11-year-olds from 10 January 2022. [ + ]
VR tool helps scientists study cells of interest
Using a VR headset, the user has a complete universe of cell populations in front of them and can better determine how cells relate to one another. [ + ]
Gut medication may be hindering lung cancer treatment
A common medication used to treat reflux, heartburn and ulcers could be lessening the effectiveness of lung cancer immunotherapy drugs. [ + ]
2021 Ramaciotti Awards for biomedical research announced
The Ramaciotti Foundations have awarded over $1.9 million in grants to support biomedical research in Australia. [ + ]
Aspirin linked with increased risk of heart failure
Aspirin use is associated with a 26% raised risk of heart failure in people with at least one predisposing factor for the condition, according to a new study. [ + ]
Diagnostic test for schistosomiasis on the horizon
To interrupt the spread of the disease, a test needs to be sensitive enough to identify people with low-level infections. [ + ]
Understanding Omicron severity will take days to weeks: WHO
The new Omicron COVID-19 variant has been declared to be "of concern" by the World Health Organization but understanding the level of severity will take days to weeks. [ + ]
Bacteria engage sulfur to enable plant salt tolerance
A bacterium living inside the roots of some plants enables them to grow well despite salty conditions. [ + ]
Prompt antiretroviral therapy reduces HIV patient cancer risk
Despite years of optimal and suppressive antiretroviral therapy, people with HIV are still at increased risk of developing skin and mucosal cancers. [ + ]
