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Certain hormone drugs linked to increased brain tumour risk

Prolonged use of certain progestogen hormone drugs has been associated with an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumour known as an intracranial meningioma.

Life Scientist 28 March, 2024

Novel conductive material gets tougher when hit or stretched

Inspiration for the soft, flexible material came from a mixture commonly used in cooking — a corn starch slurry.

Lab equipment 26 March, 2024

Toxic metal particles found in cannabis vapes

Nano-sized toxic metal particles may be present in cannabis vaping liquids even before the vaping device is heated — and the effect is worse in unregulated products.


A new pathway for reversible male birth control

Most experimental male birth control drugs use a hammer approach to block sperm production, but this one is much more subtle.

Life Scientist 25 March, 2024

CRISPR-Cas gene editing eliminates HIV in lab

Scientists deployed CRISPR-Cas molecular scissors and two gRNAs against 'conserved' HIV sequences, and achieved cure of HIV-infected T cells.

Life Scientist 21 March, 2024

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Toxic metal particles found in cannabis vapes

Toxic metal particles found in cannabis vapes

Nano-sized toxic metal particles may be present in cannabis vaping liquids even before the vaping device is heated — and the effect is worse...

Article 25 March, 2024
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Plans unveiled for Australian Institute for Infectious Disease

Plans unveiled for Australian Institute for Infectious Disease

The Victorian Government is investing up to $400m to deliver the institute, which is expected to form the largest centre of infectious disease...

Article 23 June, 2023
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Novel conductive material gets tougher when hit or stretched

Novel conductive material gets tougher when hit or stretched

Inspiration for the soft, flexible material came from a mixture commonly used in cooking — a corn starch slurry.

Article 26 March, 2024
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