Budget cuts put research integrity under stress
As respected institutions continue to face cuts to their funding, there is a question mark over both the volume and quality of research that can be conducted.
Real-time sequencing helps combat golden staph infections
Tracking bacterial changes during serious Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) infection can give clinicians immediate insights to personalise treatment and...
AI tool enables faster skin cancer detection
PanDerm is understood to be one of the first AI models built specifically to assist with real-world dermatological medical practice by analysing multiple types of images.
Single-cell sequencing capability boosted in South Australia
The South Australian Genomics Centre has become the first certified service provider in Asia–Pacific for Parse Biosciences' Evercode single-cell sequencing...
New coeliac disease test removes need for gluten consumption
The test can detect coeliac disease with up to 90% sensitivity and 97% specificity — even in patients following a strict gluten-free diet.
Axygen MultiRack pipette tip system
The Axygen MultiRack tip system is an interchangeable, complete system offered in bulk, racked,...
Confocal NL AION for gentle 3D live-cell imaging
The AION is a gentle 3D live-cell confocal imager from Confocal NL, providing high-contrast...
Quantum simulation of chemical dynamics achieved
New research simulates how molecules behave when excited by light — a process involving ultrafast electronic and vibrational changes that...
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Cheap, compact spectroscopy with an infrared light filter
A heat-tuneable filter for infrared light, built on nanotechnology, promises handheld, robust...
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MRI can reveal the 'true' age of your heart
New research shows how an MRI scan can reveal your heart's functional age — and how...
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Neutron beams used to authenticate historic coins
By imaging antique coins with beams of low-energy neutrons, a research team has demonstrated a...
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Essential guidelines for storing flammable chemicals in a lab
Understanding the risks associated with storing flammable chemicals is crucial for maintaining a safe laboratory environment.
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Construction begins on $780m Sydney Biomedical Accelerator
The health education and research complex will house more than 1200 researchers and clinician...
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Medical research and innovation hub coming to Perth
The Murray Street hub is planned to be a central city space for collaboration, research and...
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High-tech UQ facility enables precision plant research
A high-tech facility with rooms to mimic environments from rainforests to deserts is set to help...
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Chewing gum can shed microplastics into saliva, study finds
Most of the microplastics detached from gum within the first two minutes of chewing, with the act of chewing itself abrasive enough to make pieces...
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HIV monitoring on a chip
Researchers have developed a user-friendly, affordable diagnostic tool that can extend...
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'AI electronic nose' used to digitally detect scents
The AI system can accurately recognise and classify a wide variety of scents, resulting in a...
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Scientists create low-cost liquid lenses
Researchers have discovered a simple, affordable way to make dynamically adjustable water-based...
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