Industry News
Artificial scent helps sniffer dogs detect biosecurity threat
Chemists developed a scent profile and artificial scent lures to help sniffer dogs detect citrus canker disease in citrus orchards in the Northern Territory. [ + ]
AACB conference coming to Brisbane
The 58th AACB Annual Scientific Conference will be held at Brisbane's Royal International Convention Centre from 28–30 September 2021. [ + ]
What's the difference between mouse and human brain cells?
Researchers found that a lack of oxygen triggers molecular repair mechanisms in mouse astrocytes but not in human astrocytes. [ + ]
Antibiotics may increase risk of colon cancer
Antibiotics may increase the risk of cancer of the large intestine (colon) — especially in people under 50 years. [ + ]
CSIRO announces COVID treatment project, new Chief Scientist
CSIRO will spearhead a $1.7m project to identify new treatments for COVID-19 and has appointed Professor Bronwyn Fox as its new Chief Scientist. [ + ]
Huge prehistoric crocodile documented by Qld researchers
A new species of large prehistoric crocodile that roamed South East Queensland's waterways millions of years ago has been documented by UQ researchers. [ + ]
Researchers find a way to improve immune response
By discovering a way to prime T cells differently so they can work efficiently in the long run, scientists may be able to make immunotherapy more effective. [ + ]
Rapid malaria test kit useful for developing countries
The kit could facilitate the diagnosis of malaria in the field, as it is anticipated to be lightweight, easy to use and able to detect the disease in its early stages. [ + ]
Age explains the genetic mutations of skin cancer
Age is the factor that explains most of the genetic mutations associated with the appearance and development of different cancerous tumours that affect the skin. [ + ]
Saturated fatty acid levels increase when forming memories
Saturated fatty acid levels unexpectedly rise in the brain during memory formation, opening a new avenue of investigation into how memories are made. [ + ]
Liquid chalk kills SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses
Melbourne researchers have found that liquid chalk, commonly used in gyms to improve grip, acts as an antiseptic against highly infectious human viruses. [ + ]
Treatment found to reverse dementia in mice
The SAK3 molecule appeared to help improve memory and learning in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. [ + ]
A remote control for targeted gene transfer into cells
Researchers introduce genetic information with an optical 'remote control', which means only cells that are illuminated with red light take up the desired genes. [ + ]
Urine test may help to detect brain tumours early
MicroRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumours, possibly leading to improved patient survival. [ + ]
People with HIV at risk of ageing-related genetic changes
People living with HIV have a higher rate of clonal haematopoiesis (CH), which results when a genetic mutation develops in a small number of blood stem cells. [ + ]
