New pathway for mRNA drug delivery shows shape of things to come
Scientists have discovered that the internal shape of tiny drug-delivery particles – called lipid nanoparticles – has a big impact on how well our cells absorb them, paving the way to more efficient vaccine and drug delivery.
Insect protein blocks bacterial infection
A protein that gives fleas their bounce has been used to boot out bacteria cells, with lab results demonstrating the material’s potential for preventing medical implant infection.
RMIT trailblazer named new Chief Scientist
RMIT’s Professor Sharath Sriram has been named as Western Australia’s new Chief Scientist.
Academy students taste a little BITS of Melbourne
RMIT recently bid a temporary farewell to the newest cohort of BITS-RMIT Higher Education Academy students, who visited Melbourne for a whirlwind nine-day immersion tour.