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Liver fluke key to chronic wound treatment
Researchers have developed a promising new treatment for chronic wounds, utilising a protein isolated from a surprising source — a parasitic Thai liver fluke. [ + ]
How virtual reality can change the way we see our molecular world
The iMD (interactive molecular dynamics) VR version of Nano Simbox, created by Interactive Scientific (iSci), lets anyone visit and play with the invisible molecular world. [ + ]
Investigational antibiotic shows promise in UTIs
A new investigational antibiotic is proving as effective as the current standard-of-care antibiotic for the treatment of complicated UTIs caused by several multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacteria. [ + ]
Tumour mutational burden and the importance of panel size
When it comes to cancer treatment, tumour mutational burden has become increasingly utilised as a biomarker for immunotherapy response prediction. [ + ]
New technique for more accurate genome reconstruction
The technique will allow researchers to identify further complexity within any type of genome and provide more precise reference genomes than are currently available. [ + ]
Bye bye, E. coli — reducing contamination in red meat
Food safety researchers from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture have come together with industry in a joint effort to enhance the quality of Australian red meat. [ + ]
Biomedical research — why are potentially important genes ignored?
Most research on human genes only concentrates on around 2000 out of a pool of nearly 20,000 genes. [ + ]
Same-sex mice reproduce via gene editing
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have produced healthy mice with two mothers that went on to have normal offspring of their own. [ + ]
Vitamin D claimed to have no impact on bone health
The results of new meta-analysis suggest that vitamin D supplementation does not improve bone mineral density in adults or prevent fractures and falls. [ + ]
A single embryo, a multiple pregnancy: IVF mystery solved
Why do some women who undergo assisted reproduction treatment become pregnant with twins or triplets — even when single embryo transfer is performed? [ + ]
Recombinant human antibody panel combats snake venom
Biotechnology company IONTAS has announced a panel of human antibodies that neutralise elements of black mamba snake toxin in an in vivo model. [ + ]
Gene drive causes infertility in malaria-carrying mosquitoes
Researchers have successfully developed a gene drive that can cause the complete collapse of caged mosquito populations in only 7–11 generations. [ + ]
Questions raised about swine flu vaccine
An investigation published by The BMJ raises fundamental questions about the transparency of information surrounding the safety of GlaxoSmithKline's Pandemrix vaccine used in 2009–2010. [ + ]
Scientists assemble the cane toad genome
The breakthrough will help scientists gain a better understanding of what makes Australia's most infamous amphibian tick. [ + ]
Immune cells associated with schizophrenia
Scientists have identified immune cells in greater amounts in the brains of some people with schizophrenia — a breakthrough that could transform global schizophrenia research. [ + ]
