Stopping superbugs in their tracks

Publicly released: Mon 19 Aug 2019 at 1700 AEST | 1900 NZST

Antibiotics

A team of researchers led by the University of South Australia has discovered a way to find and beat superbugs, providing a critical breakthrough against many deadly infectious diseases. Media Release. From:University of South Australia. A team of Read more about Stopping superbugs in their tracks - Scimex

Witnessing the collision between a black hole and a possible neutron star

Publicly released: Mon 19 Aug 2019 at 1500 AEST | 1700 NZST

Scientists may have witnessed the end of a neutron star as it was engulfed by a black hole. They know very precisely where in the sky this event occurred. So over the next few days, they will stare at this patch of sky, and will either observe a Read more about Witnessing the collision between a black hole and a possible neutron star - Scimex

Wimmera orchid introductions thriving

Publicly released: Mon 19 Aug 2019 at 1400 AEST | 1600 NZST

Concerted efforts by scientists, volunteers and landholders are leading to threatened orchids being successfully introduced into the wild. Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria’s (RBGV) Orchid Conservation Program, led by Research Scientist Dr Noushka Read more about Wimmera orchid introductions thriving - Scimex

Aussies who believe in fate and luck more likely to become gambling addicts

Publicly released: Mon 19 Aug 2019 at 1144 AEST | 1344 NZST

Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization

Australians who believe their lives are subject to uncontrollable external forces are more likely to become problem gamblers than those who directly link their actions with tangible results, according to a new study published in Journal of Economic Read more about Aussies who believe in fate and luck more likely to become gambling addicts - Scimex

Cut antibiotic use in animals for the sake of our health

Publicly released: Mon 19 Aug 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

MJA

Large volumes of antibiotics are used in food-producing animals in Australia, say Australian experts, who argue that reducing this amount is critical to addressing antibiotic resistance in humans. The researchers found that an average of 182 tonnes Read more about Cut antibiotic use in animals for the sake of our health - Scimex

Feral cats are not just deadly predators, they may also spread disease

Publicly released: Mon 19 Aug 2019 at 0001 AEST | 0201 NZST

Wildlife Research

Feral cats are not only savage hunters, they may be spreading unwanted parasitic diseases to our native wildlife, according to Australian researchers. Toxoplasma gondii is a cat-borne parasite that causes disease in a range of species, but kangaroos Read more about Feral cats are not just deadly predators, they may also spread disease - Scimex

uSEE unlocks the nanoscale world on standard biology lab equipment

Publicly released: Sun 18 Aug 2019 at 1518 AEST | 1718 NZST

Nature Communications

The ability to observe how life works at a nanoscale level is a grand challenge of our time. Standard optical microscopes can image cells and bacteria but not their nanoscale features which are blurred by a physical effect called diffraction. Now, Read more about uSEE unlocks the nanoscale world on standard biology lab equipment - Scimex

Doctors can help parents talk to their teens about sex and alcohol

Publicly released: Sat 17 Aug 2019 at 0100 AEST | 0300 NZST

JAMA Network Open

There's little that makes parents and teens squirm more than a chat about 'the birds and the bees', but having this chat guided by a doctor may help to reduce the awkwardness and increase its effectiveness, according to research from the US. Talking Read more about Doctors can help parents talk to their teens about sex and alcohol - Scimex

A new global research agenda to advance primary health care and achieve Universal Health Care

Publicly released: Fri 16 Aug 2019 at 2000 AEST | 2200 NZST

BMJ Global Health

More than 75 policymakers, implementers, and researchers map the gaps in global knowledge and prioritize key questions in new BMJ Global Health special issue. Globally, primary health care is finally getting the attention it deserves. With the Read more about A new global research agenda to advance primary health care and achieve Universal Health Care - Scimex

Discovery of a bottleneck relief in photosynthesis may have a major impact on food crops

Publicly released: Fri 16 Aug 2019 at 1901 AEST | 2101 NZST

Communications Biology

Scientists have found how to relieve a bottleneck in the process by which plants transform sunlight into food, which may lead to an increase in crop production. They discovered that producing more of a protein that controls the rate in which Read more about Discovery of a bottleneck relief in photosynthesis may have a major impact on food crops - Scimex