Industry News
Monash Uni to launch Victoria's Health Innovation Centre
The Health Innovation Centre will include a flagship cardiovascular disease-focused research accelerator, HeartLabs, and a new focal point for clinical trials. [ + ]
Automated computer program counts micronuclei in cells
The program can count micronuclei from microscope images of stained cells, which should increase the speed and accuracy of micronuclei research. [ + ]
Global data repository for interstitial lung diseases launched
The OSIC Data Repository currently houses close to 1500 anonymised and quality-controlled scans with accompanying data. [ + ]
Standing more may help to prevent chronic diseases
Standing is associated with better insulin sensitivity, independently of a person's amount of daily physical activity, sitting time, fitness level or weight. [ + ]
Exposure to sunlight enhances romantic passion
In 32 study subjects, all treated with UVB phototherapy, both men and women exhibited a rise in romantic passion, and males also noted an increase in levels of aggression. [ + ]
Machine learning algorithm diagnoses deep vein thrombosis
UK and German researchers are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with the aim of diagnosing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) more quickly. [ + ]
Crystal islands beneficial for surface science experiments
Researchers grew two different types of silver crystal islands on the same silicon surface and were able to simultaneously use them to investigate molecular adsorbates. [ + ]
Genetic trigger for type 1 diabetes may be in the lungs
New research supports a theory that respiratory viral infections can trigger the onset of type 1 diabetes. [ + ]
COVID-killing coating developed for face masks
An antiviral surface coating technology, developed for use on surfaces and face masks, could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu. [ + ]
From egg to adult: insights into human embryonic development
How a human develops from a single fertilised egg to a fully grown adult is a fundamental question in biomedical science. [ + ]
Powerful nanolasers 'trap' light energy
The research team created a device that works like 'inside out' noise-cancelling headphones and which traps energy and prevents it from escaping. [ + ]
New filtering method inspired by biology
Scientists have developed a filtering technology that could help curb a drinking water-related disease that affects tens of millions of people worldwide. [ + ]
ATAGI recommends Moderna for teens, extra doses secured
The Australian Government has secured an additional one million doses of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, recently approved for adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. [ + ]
9/11's first responders face risk of developing COPD
Rescue workers and volunteers who attended the World Trade Center site are beginning to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. [ + ]
AI blood testing technology can detect lung cancers
Artificial intelligence blood testing technology has detected over 90% of lung cancers in samples from nearly 800 individuals with and without cancer. [ + ]
