Industry News
Scholarships and fellowships to support women in science
ATSE has announced 116 scholarships as part of the Elevate: Boosting women in STEM program, while the L'Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science initiative honoured five female scientists from Australia and New Zealand. [ + ]
New tumour marker identifies early-stage gastric cancer
The new tumour marker has a sensitivity of 89% and a specificity of 99%, far exceeding the sensitivity of conventional tumour markers in identifying cancer patients. [ + ]
Placebos could help to treat depression and ADHD
Taking into account whether people believe they are receiving a real treatment or a placebo could help improve interventions for conditions such as depression and ADHD. [ + ]
Digital camera and AI algorithm can detect facial palsy
Researchers have developed a real-time detection system for facial palsy using a Raspberry Pi microcomputer, a digital camera and a deep learning algorithm. [ + ]
Bone growth drug benefits children with dwarfism
A drug that boosts bone growth in children with achondroplasia — the most common form of dwarfism — may also reduce their chances of SIDS, sleep apnoea and needing surgery. [ + ]
Screening platform identifies drugs to halt cancer spread
Invasion-Block is designed to measure the invasive capacity of cancer cells, enabling scientists to assess how well various drugs can prevent the spread of cancer. [ + ]
New legislation to end political interference in the ARC
Minister for Education Jason Clare has introduced legislation into parliament to abolish the ministerial veto on Australian Research Council (ARC) grants. [ + ]
COVID-19 causes epigenetic scars in the lung
COVID-19 causes profound epigenetic changes in the lungs of patients who have died from the disease, particularly affecting genes related to hyperinflammation and fibrosis. [ + ]
Outgoing STA CEO praises Industry Growth Program
The $392 million government program aims to support innovative startups and small businesses to scale their operations with economy-boosting R&D. [ + ]
Brain imaging used to diagnose hearing impairment in infants
Non-invasive brain imaging has helped researchers to diagnose hearing impairments in infants and prescribe the most effective treatment as early as possible. [ + ]
Nanoscale probes reveal how cell structure responds to pressure
By giving living cells a 'poke' and monitoring the results, scientists have gotten their first glimpse of how whole cells respond to external mechanical pressure. [ + ]
Research shows that air filters don't stop you getting sick
Air filtration systems do not appear to reduce your risk of picking up viral infections, according to new research into technologies including air filtration, germicidal lights and ionisers. [ + ]
Dedicated mRNA lab coming to University of Queensland
mRNA vaccines and therapies will soon be produced for clinical trials in a dedicated laboratory at The University of Queensland (UQ). [ + ]
New form of microscopy utilises evanescent waves
The new form of microscopy can probe details in an object's surface, like the distribution of a material's lattice and electron temperatures, with nanoscale precision. [ + ]
Oceanographer named NSW Scientist of the Year, nominations open for PM's Prizes
Professor Trevor McDougall was recognised for his contribution to our understanding of the fundamental physics of the ocean. [ + ]