Breakthrough drug prevents long COVID symptoms in mice
Mice treated with the antiviral compound were protected from long-term brain and lung dysfunction — key symptoms of long COVID.
Hyperspectral imaging tech selected for homeland security
Living Optics has been selected by Singapore Homeland Security to demonstrate its advanced imaging capabilities for security and forensic use cases.
Antibiotics hinder vaccine response in infants
Infants who received antibiotics in the first few weeks of life had significantly lower levels of antibodies against multiple different vaccine antigens months later.
Light pollution promotes blue-green algae growth in lakes
Artificial light at night promotes the proliferation of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, which can produce toxins.
Colossal announces 'de-extinction' of the dire wolf
Colossal Biosciences has announced what it describes as the rebirth of the dire wolf, which would make it the world's first successfully de-extincted animal.
Cellbox shipping incubator for live cell transport
The portable incubator allows worry-free mobility between labs while safeguarding the integrity...
Proteintech FcZero recombinant antibodies for flow cytometry
Proteintech has designed recombinant antibodies featuring the company's FcZero backbone,...
Benchtop NMR used to assess heart disease risk
The breakthrough will enable more accessible, high-throughput cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk assessment in clinics and laboratories worldwide.
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Capturing a major signalling molecule with cryo-EM
In an effort to understand how brain cells exchange chemical messages, scientists have utilised a...
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Likely source for Sydney's debris balls found
An investigation into the source of debris balls on Sydney and South Coast beaches has determined...
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Polymers can act as a 'Trojan horse' for harmful chemicals
The scientific community has long believed that polymers are too big to migrate out of products...
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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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Moderna opens mRNA manufacturing facility in Victoria
The Southern Hemisphere's only mRNA manufacturing facility has opened in Victoria, ensuring...
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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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Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Centre opens in Clayton
MMIC Clayton is a purpose-designed and -built facility including laboratory and office space,...
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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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'Optical tweezers' could help study living cells
Physicists are using the tweezers to measure activity within microscopic systems over timeframes...
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Superelastic alloy functions in extreme temperatures
The titanium-aluminium superelastic alloy is not only lightweight but also strong, offering the...
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Water-repellent glass breaks new ground
An innovative and non-toxic process using ultrasonic sound waves can alter the surface of glass,...
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