Trial targets deadly lung cancer

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 1030 AEDT | 1230 NZDT

Pathology

With more than 650 Australians diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma last year, Flinders University is leading new research to discover alternatives to chemotherapy and even prevent deaths by early detection in future. One novel approach, using Read more about Trial targets deadly lung cancer

New ‘robotic snake’ device grips, picks up objects

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 0930 AEDT | 1130 NZDT

Advanced Materials Technologies

An invention similar to an elephant’s trunk has potential benefits for many industries where handling delicate objects is essential, say the UNSW researchers who developed it. Read more about New ‘robotic snake’ device grips, picks up objects

Cheaper version of Inflammatory Bowel Disease drug is just as safe and effective

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

Medical Journal of Australia

Switching patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to a similar version of an existing drug is not only safe and effective, but could also result in significant savings to both patients and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. The researchers Read more about Cheaper version of Inflammatory Bowel Disease drug is just as safe and effective

COVID-19 and mental health: Are we really all in it together?

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

MJA

When it comes to COVID-19 and its effects on the mental health of Australians, we may “all be in this together” but some are further in than others, according to Professor Patrick McGorry, one of the nation’s leading mental health Read more about COVID-19 and mental health: Are we really all in it together?

'Medically actionable' genetic results: ethical challenges for researchers

Publicly released: Mon 9 Nov 2020 at 0001 AEDT | 0201 NZDT

MJA

Australian medical research studies generate genetic information on thousands of participants, but not all participants are receiving genetic results, even when they are medically actionable, due to a range of ethical and practical challenges, Read more about 'Medically actionable' genetic results: ethical challenges for researchers

Vaping-related illness EVALI is similar to flu and pneumonia

Publicly released: Sat 7 Nov 2020 at 0300 AEDT | 0500 NZDT

JAMA Network Open

A US study of 31 patients with e-cigarette or vaping-associated lung injury (EVALI) has found it is a flu-like illness that causes inflammation in the lungs. And lung scans found similarities to pneumonia in around nine out of ten patients. More Read more about Vaping-related illness EVALI is similar to flu and pneumonia

Greater glider species triple

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 2100 AEDT | 2300 NZDT

Scientific reports

Australian scientists have discovered one of Australia’s best-loved animals is actually three different species. A team of Aussie researchers analysed the genetic make-up of the greater glider – a possum-sized marsupial that can glide up to 100 Read more about Greater glider species triple

Terminator salvation? New machine learning program to speed up clean energy generation

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 2100 AEDT | 2300 NZDT

Nature Computational Materials

From ‘The Terminator’ and ‘Blade Runner’ to ‘The Matrix’, Hollywood has taught us to be wary of artificial intelligence. But rather than sealing our doom on the big screen, algorithms could be the solution to at least one issue presented Read more about Terminator salvation? New machine learning program to speed up clean energy generation

Australia's prehistoric green centre

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1800 AEDT | 2000 NZDT

Historical Biology

A chance discovery of a plant fossil in London's Natural History Museum of a plant fossil collected in the 1840s has led to Queensland Museum paleobotanist Dr Andrew Rozefelds finding the first Australian instance of the flowering plant family, Read more about Australia's prehistoric green centre

Sugar-coated viral proteins hijack and hitch a ride out of cells

Publicly released: Fri 6 Nov 2020 at 1545 AEDT | 1745 NZDT

PNAS

Many viruses – including coronaviruses ­– have protective outer layer made of proteins, fats and sugars. New research shows targeting sugar production has potential for broad-spectrum antiviral drugs. Read more about Sugar-coated viral proteins hijack and hitch a ride out of cells