Industry News
Illumina opens genomics lab in Melbourne Biomedical Precinct
The lab will make available the latest in DNA sequencing, array platforms and data analysis tools, all supported by specialist scientific expertise. [ + ]
CRISPR gene editing can favour cells with cancer-linked mutations
The findings point to a need for caution in the use of CRISPR-based gene therapies. [ + ]
Imaging software instantly diagnoses, treats jaundice
The software can diagnose jaundice in the blink of an eye, automatically turn on an LED light to counteract it and send the diagnosis via SMS to the carer. [ + ]
Tackling antibiotic resistance: free course and new research
The course will help build products and solutions to tackle antimicrobial resistance, while separately researchers have found a way to increase antibiotic effectiveness. [ + ]
Penicillin helps treat rheumatic heart disease in children
A regular, affordable antibiotic treatment has been found to significantly reduce the risk of underlying rheumatic heart disease progression in children. [ + ]
It's on: the search for habitable planets around Alpha Centauri
A mission to discover new planets potentially capable of sustaining life around Earth's nearest neighbouring star system, Alpha Centauri, has been announced. [ + ]
2021 Metcalf Prizes for Stem Cell Research awarded
Research to improve bone marrow transplantation and to use computer science to understand how stem cells work has won two Australian scientists $55,000 each. [ + ]
Gold nanoparticles help treat prostate cancer patients
The treatment can make cancerous cells up to 30% more receptive to radiotherapy while simultaneously reducing adverse side effects that limit quality of life. [ + ]
Anxiety can be treated with exercise
Both moderate and strenuous exercise can alleviate symptoms of anxiety, even when the disorder is chronic. [ + ]
Australia's first national biotech incubator launched
Biotech researchers and entrepreneurs are being encouraged to apply for funding from Australia's first national biotech incubator. [ + ]
AI-powered glaucoma test takes just 10 seconds
The test uses infrared sensors to monitor eye movement and is said to produce accurate results within seconds. [ + ]
Insomnia may be a risk factor for brain aneurysm rupture
The association between insomnia and intracranial aneurysm has not been reported previously. [ + ]
Oral hookworm vaccine proves effective in mice
The new vaccine targets the hookworm's digestion enzyme (APR 1). When the function of these enzymes is blocked, the parasite starves. [ + ]
AusBiotech announces Industry Excellence Awards, new Chair
AusBiotech has announced the winners of its Industry Excellence Awards and appointed Geoffrey Kempler as its new Chair. [ + ]
So-called 'dust specks' are actually genome building blocks
Tiny 'microchromosomes' in birds and reptiles are linked to a spineless, fish-like ancestor that lived 684 million years ago. [ + ]
