Industry News
Trial success as bacteria eradicates pest mosquito
The results of a landmark trial have shown how bacteria can successfully sterilise and eradicate the invasive, disease-carrying Aedes aegypti mosquito. [ + ]
Brain artery variation can indicate risk of aneurysms
A new study has measured for the first time a link between variations in size of the brain's arteries and the likelihood of a cerebral aneurysm. [ + ]
Virus-sensing chip inspired by butterfly wings
Inspired by butterfly wings, an international research team has discovered a new way to concentrate light on a chip. [ + ]
RNA pilot manufacturing facility announced for NSW
The $96 million pilot facility will develop mRNA and RNA drugs and vaccines, in order to better combat disease and save lives. [ + ]
Saliva testing may allow early detection of HPV-driven cancers
Researchers investigated the efficacy of salivary HPV detection as a biomarker of HPV-driven head and neck cancers. [ + ]
Mapping the epigenetic signatures of pain
Scientists carried out a complete epigenomic study to define specific biomarkers for each type of pain, in order to be able to categorise the various types of pain quickly. [ + ]
Oxytocin shows no benefit as autism treatment
Oxytocin, a naturally occurring hormone that acts as a chemical messenger in the brain, has shown no evidence of helping children with autism gain social skills. [ + ]
Stress of COVID-19 taking its toll on Aus scientists
The Professional Scientists Employment and Remuneration Report found that over 70.6% of scientists said worker fatigue had increased. [ + ]
Biomarker for anorexia discovered
Australian and Canadian researchers have discovered what they believe is the first biomarker for anorexia nervosa. [ + ]
Unexpected radio signals detected from distant stars
Scientists have discovered stars unexpectedly blasting out radio waves, possibly indicating the existence of hidden planets. [ + ]
CO2 converted into a diesel blend fuel
A new method converts carbon dioxide into a diesel-range fuel and has the potential to produce a net-zero liquid fuel alternative to power cars more sustainably. [ + ]
New Hendra virus variant found in southern, western Aus
Hendra virus can be found across a broad region of Australia, with a previously unidentified type of the virus found in flying foxes in the southern and western states. [ + ]
New infectious disease transmitted by tick bites in Japan
A previously unknown virus that can infect and cause disease in humans has been identified by scientists in Japan. [ + ]
A single gene helps regulate the sleep–wake cycle
Using the genetic model organism Drosophila melanogaster, researchers discovered that the Nf1 gene is essential for the regulation of the sleep–wake cycle. [ + ]
Breakthrough in droplet navigation and manipulation
Researchers make a breakthrough in droplet manipulation, discovering a way to navigate liquids on a surface in the absence of external force or energy. [ + ]
