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RMIT advances manufacturing of rapid kidney disease test in partnership with Nexsen
RMIT University researchers are developing a new generation of manufactured blood tests that could enable earlier detection of kidney disease and simpler at-home monitoring, under a $1.125 million research partnership with Australian diagnostic company Nexsen Limited.
Monash scientists develop natural plastics from food waste for packaging
Researchers at Monash University have developed natural plastic films made from food waste sugars, with potential to provide compostable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics used in everyday packaging.
Rabobank forecasts further decline in Australian milk output as global supply rises
Australian milk production is expected to decline again this season even as global supply continues to expand, according to new research from Rabobank.
Australia marks 10 years of the Medical Research Future Fund
The Australian Government is marking the 10th anniversary of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), which has provided $4.2 billion in funding for health and medical research since its establishment.
University collaboration delivers breakthrough in tracking tiny plastic particles
Researchers from the University of Melbourne, working with colleagues from the University of Stuttgart in Germany, have developed a new method to detect nanoplastics that could transform monitoring of plastic pollution worldwide.
UNSW Sydney drives oyster restoration with 3D-printed manufacturing project
UNSW Sydney researchers are using advanced manufacturing techniques to create 3D-printed marine habitats designed to restore oyster populations in Sydney Harbour.
Space-based experiment to study manufacturing of bioprinted liver tissue
A new investigation sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory will test whether microgravity can improve the development of 3D bioprinted liver tissue, with the goal of advancing regenerative medicine and future biomanufacturing.
Manufacturing focus as La Trobe launches national biosensor research hub
La Trobe University has launched a new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub aimed at accelerating the nation’s molecular biosensors sector, with an emphasis on boosting advanced manufacturing capabilities and bridging the gap between research and industry.
Manufacturers under pressure as gas prices soar, Weld Australia warns
Weld Australia has called on both federal and state governments to urgently address the impact of east coast gas exports on domestic energy prices, warning that manufacturers are reaching a breaking point.
Monash scientists pioneer targeted mRNA delivery method in new study
Australian researchers from Monash University have developed a novel method to improve the delivery of mRNA to target cells, potentially paving the way for a new generation of mRNA medicines beyond vaccines.
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