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What makes some cancer cells dormant?
Most will associate cancer with its fast growing cells that spread uncontrollably — but in fact, it's often the cancer cells that are dormant and inactive that pose the greatest threat. [ + ]
'Undetectable = untransmittable' holds up in HIV study
Researchers have shown that suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV reduces the virus load down to undetectable levels, meaning the virus is no longer transmissible. [ + ]
Positive phase I results for colorectal cancer vaccine
A new colorectal cancer vaccine, developed by US researchers, has shown positive results in a phase I clinical trial to demonstrate that the approach is safe. [ + ]
Black hole observed spraying plasma into space
Astronomers have discovered rapidly swinging jets coming from a black hole almost 8000 light-years from Earth — behaviour that has never before been observed on such short timescales. [ + ]
Science-based cryopreservation and cell thawing
How critical is quick thawing when working with mammalian cells, such as T cells used for cellular therapies? [ + ]
Peanut immunotherapy may be increasing allergic reactions
Despite effectively inducing desensitisation in the clinic, oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies appears to considerably increase allergic and anaphylactic reactions. [ + ]
Signalling protein may be Achilles heel of pancreatic cancer
Scientists have shown how pancreatic stellate cells become activated and secrete proteins to form a shell around the tumour in an attempt to wall off and contain it. [ + ]
Malaria vaccine launched in Malawi
Known as RTS,S, the vaccine will be made available first in Malawi, for access to children up to two years of age. Ghana and Kenya will introduce the vaccine in the coming weeks. [ + ]
Twins study reveals how the human body changes in space
Results from NASA's landmark Twins Study, which studied one twin in spaceflight and one on the ground, have finally been published. [ + ]
How to stop mosquitoes from smelling human sweat
US researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat. [ + ]
New method to more accurately diagnose cancer subtypes
The method may provide a more accurate snapshot of rearranged DNA found in cancer, and could help connect cancer patients with personalised treatments faster than current methods. [ + ]
SmartSat CRC, Boeing agreement to boost Aus space industry
The Australian Government has announced $55m for a new CRC and the Australian Space Agency has signed a Statement of Strategic Intent with aerospace company Boeing. [ + ]
Medieval glass-making technique kills hospital bacteria
UK scientists have discovered a technique similar to medieval stained glass-making that can completely eradicate the deadliest hospital infections within hours. [ + ]
How does the gut microbiome help fight cancer?
Scientists have confirmed that there is a link between the gut microbiome and the immune system's ability to fight cancer. [ + ]
This is what a black hole looks like
Astronomers have unveiled the first direct visual evidence of a supermassive black hole and its shadow. [ + ]
