Industry News
Craft beer more unique than mass-produced, study confirms
Researchers used a technique called mass spectrometry proteomics to identify, quantify and characterise the proteins in 23 different styles and brands of beer. [ + ]
TGA approves Moderna vaccine in Aus adults
The TGA has granted provisional approval to Moderna Australia for its COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax (elasomeran). [ + ]
Contact events in rugby linked to reduced blood flow to brain
Repetitive contact events incurred over a single season resulted in professional rugby union players having a reduced ability to regulate blood flow to the brain. [ + ]
Restorative hydrogel offers hope for Parkinson's patients
The new material is made from natural amino acids and acts as a gateway to facilitate the safe transfer of stem cells into the brain and restore damaged tissue. [ + ]
DNA can be recovered from drug capsules
Forensic scientists have shown that DNA can be recovered from the surface of capsules after just 15 seconds of contact by drug manufacturers and dealers. [ + ]
Free access to Euretos AI Platform for academic researchers
The Euretos AI Platform provides an integrated view of publications and relevant research data in combination with user-friendly features and workflows. [ + ]
Vulnerable teens added to Phase 1b, 'warm' vaccine developed
From 9 August, 12- to 15-year-olds who have medical conditions, identify as Aboriginal or live in a remote community will be able to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
Three-in-one test developed for COVID-19 surveillance
A new type of COVID-19 test could help streamline the process of identifying COVID-19 cases, tracking SARS-CoV-2 variants and detecting co-infecting viruses. [ + ]
Too much coffee increases risk of dementia and stroke
In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that high coffee consumption is associated with smaller total brain volumes and an increased risk of dementia. [ + ]
Imaging method to observe fast movements in 3D
Researchers have developed a method that uses multifocal images to reconstruct the movement of fast biological processes in 3D. [ + ]
DNA testing reveals the true origins of honey
DNA testing of Australian honey can reveal where it was produced and its main floral sources, according to researchers from CSIRO. [ + ]
Test to better detect early-stage ovarian cancer
A new test could help reduce the high mortality rate from ovarian cancer by dramatically improving the accuracy of early detection. [ + ]
Male hormones accelerate DNA ageing — in sheep, at least
The removal of male hormones in sheep delays ageing of DNA, and also drives feminine characteristics of DNA and the chemical tags it holds. [ + ]
ATAGI recommends AstraZeneca for Sydneysiders
All individuals aged 18 years and above in Greater Sydney should strongly consider getting vaccinated with any available COVID-19 vaccine. [ + ]
Free webinar on single-cell research
The webinar will explore the fundamentals for researchers taking their first steps into establishing a single-cell workflow in their lab. [ + ]
