Facilitating drug development using full-length transmembrane protein platforms

Facilitating drug development using full-length transmembrane protein platforms

A crucial step in preclinical drug development is the confirmation of the specific binding of the new therapeutic molecule to the target protein. Transmembrane proteins (TPs) such as ion channels, transporters or receptors provide many targets for cancer and other diseases. They are complex, making the production of those proteins in adequate amounts much more … Read more

Battery-free technology devices with ambient RF signals

Widespread wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 5G rely on radio frequency (RF) signals to send and receive data. A new prototype of an energy harvesting module – developed by a team led by scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) – can now convert ambient or ‘waste’ RF signals into direct current … Read more

Fraser Coast Council approves development of 18-storey Sheraton resort in Hervey Bay

Briefly: A luxury hotel development has been approved by the Fraser Coast Regional Council. Supporters and opponents have clashed in a debate over the future of Hervey Bay. What is expected next? Developer Sunny Beach Land is making plans to begin construction. A controversial 18-storey, 5-star resort has been approved in regional Queensland, making it … Read more