Industry News
Mutations can reduce the effect of anti-oestrogen treatment
A small proportion of women who receive anti-oestrogen treatment after breast cancer surgery have worse outcomes, as a result of mutations in the oestrogen receptor gene. [ + ]
Imaging technique can detect aortic aneurysms early
Raman microspectroscopy and Raman imaging can identify aneurysm-specific signs in elastic and collagen fibres of the aorta — a breakthrough that could save lives. [ + ]
Corals go hungry before they bleach
Long before signs of bleaching appear, prolonged spells of warm water cause heat stress that disrupts the nutrient cycling of the coral and its symbiotic algae. [ + ]
2021 Ryman Prize aims to enhance life for older people
The international award is aimed at encouraging the best and brightest thinkers in the world to focus on ways to improve the health of older people. [ + ]
Stress can literally stop immune cells in their tracks
Signals produced by nerves in response to stress can stop immune cells from moving, and thus from effectively fighting pathogens or tumours. [ + ]
Novel antibiotic tricks bacteria through mimicry
Darobactin, a newly discovered antibiotic compound, kills many antibiotic-resistant pathogens by exploiting a tiny weak spot on their surface. [ + ]
Prostate cancer urine test indicates disease aggression
An experimental new urine test for prostate cancer has the potential to revolutionise how patients with suspected prostate cancer are risk-assessed prior to an invasive biopsy. [ + ]
Neanderthal DNA discovered in sediment
Researchers have reportedly recovered the nuclear DNA of several Neanderthal individuals from the sediment of two Siberian caves and the Galería de las Estatuas. [ + ]
Light-activated molecule clears Alzheimer's protein in mice
The small molecule is known as a photo-oxygenation catalyst, and appears to treat Alzheimer's disease via a two-step process. [ + ]
Link strengthened between red meat and heart disease
An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function. [ + ]
New catalyst enables sustainable hydrocarbon synthesis
Researchers have used platinum and aluminium compounds to create a catalyst which enables certain chemical reactions to occur more efficiently than ever before. [ + ]
Vic announces $50m for domestic mRNA vaccine manufacturing
The Victorian Government will provide $50m to establish mRNA vaccine and therapeutic manufacturing in Melbourne — the first such capability in the Southern Hemisphere. [ + ]
Trajan acquires blood testing business MyHealthTest
Trajan Scientific and Medical has completed its acquisition of the MyHealthTest blood testing service for an undisclosed sum. [ + ]
Holographic sensor designed to detect harmful gases
Researchers have developed a wearable hologram sensor by integrating a metasurface with a gas-reactive liquid crystal optical modulator. [ + ]
The brain region that can predict stress resilience
Increased sensitivity in a specific region of the brain contributes to the development of anxiety and depression in response to real-life stress. [ + ]
