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Australian scientists uncover “plant-like” behaviour in important human cell regulator, opening up a new drug target for cancer, other diseases

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A team of scientists from Monash University has solved the structure of a protein known as ‘LYCHOS’, which can detect and regulate cell growth by sensing cholesterol levels in the body. Human cells need cholesterol for healthy growth, but the way cells and cholesterol interact is a delicate balance. When cell growth becomes abnormal, it … Continued

Next-gen batteries using food-based acids hit sustainability sweet spot

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Emerging battery technologies can help us transition toward a fossil fuel-free future. A novel battery component that uses food-based acids found in sherbet and winemaking could make lithium-ion batteries more efficient, affordable and sustainable. The prototype, developed and patented by UNSW chemists, reduces environmental impacts across its materials and processing inputs while increasing energy storage … Continued

CAI Appoints Sheena Dempsey as Chief Executive Officer

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INDIANAPOLIS–BUSINESS WIRE– CAI, a global professional services firm and trailblazer in operational readiness and excellence, today announced Sheena Dempsey as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dempsey is a widely respected and highly accomplished C-Suite executive with more than 25 years of expertise in global business transformation, sales and operations, P&L management and creating and nurturing high … Continued

Scientists use tiny ‘backpacks’ on turtle hatchlings to observe their movements

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Miniature accelerometers reveal new insights into the elusive period between turtles hatching and emerging above sand. New research suggests that green turtle hatchlings ‘swim’ to the surface of the sand, rather than ‘dig’, in the period between hatching and emergence. The findings have important implications for conserving a declining turtle population globally. Published today in Proceedings … Continued

Fingerprints of one million stars unlock the history of the Milky Way

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Australian-led GALAH project releases the chemical fingerprints for almost 1,000,000 stars on the 50thbirthday of the AAT, Australia’s largest optical telescope.  Images: night and day at Australia’s largest optical telescope, rainbow star spectra. Media pack including video and photos available (see below) Australian scientists have released data from a massive, stellar mapping survey that has analysed … Continued

First human vagus nerve recordings pinpoint cardiovascular signals

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The team that first recorded vagus nerve signals in humans has isolated the electrical activity of individual neurones responsible for cardiovascular regulation.   Published in The Journal of Physiology, the Monash University-led discovery paves the way for more research into how and why cardiovascular disease develops.   Monash University’s Professor Vaughan Macefield was the first … Continued

Primary Endpoint Met in Phase 3 Comparative Clinical Study of Perjeta® (pertuzumab) Biosimilar Candidate HLX11

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SHANGHAI, China & JERSEY CITY, N.J.–BUSINESS WIRE– Shanghai Henlius Biotech, Inc. (2696.HK) and Organon (NYSE: OGN) announced that the phase 3 comparative clinical trial for the investigational Perjeta® (pertuzumab) biosimilar HLX11 met the primary endpoint. In 2022, Henlius entered into a license and supply agreement with Organon for the exclusive commercialization rights to two biosimilar … Continued

New study shows AI can forecast mining disasters

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Artificial Intelligence can forecast gas-related incidents in coal mines within half an hour, according to a new study exploring how the technology can reduce the risk of disasters.  The study of coal mines in China compared 10 machine learning algorithms to see which AI method could make predictions about changes in methane gas levels 30 … Continued

Eating disorder experts from Australia and around the world unite in Melbourne for first-of-its-kind event

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On 25 September, eating disorder experts and advocates from around the world will gather in Melbourne for the launch of the Consortium for Research in Eating Disorders (CoRe-ED), a first-of-its-kind international initiative dedicated to advancing treatments for eating disorders.   The launch will be held at Monash University’s Parkville campus and brings together Federal and … Continued

Major $21m philanthropic investment to bring future science into disease diagnosis

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An outstanding $21 million philanthropic investment from the Colonial Foundation will establish a pioneering research centre to advance precision diagnosis for diseases that affect millions of Australians.   The Colonial Foundation Diagnostics Centre will use cutting-edge ‘spatial biology’ technologies to deliver enhanced diagnosis and, in turn, personalised care for patients with inflammatory diseases, like rheumatoid … Continued