Swinburne Institute of Technology

A study is describing a biomarker to identify a person’s risk of developing anorexia nervosa. The research proposes measuring levels of anxiety alongside a type of twitching eye movement can identify those with, and at risk of developing, the disorder.

Researchers have found that the nanoscale spikes that feature on the surface of black silicon can literally shred a wide range of bacteria, potentially paving the way for a new generation of antibacterial surfaces.