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Global study finds 250 genes linked to OCD
Researchers say they have found the genes linked to obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), after identifying 30 regions on the human genome associated with this debilitating condition. [ + ]
TGA approves therapy for paediatric growth hormone deficiency
The TGA has approved SKYTROFA as a treatment for growth failure in children and adolescents aged from 3–18 years due to insufficient endogenous growth hormone secretion. [ + ]
Blood test rapidly diagnoses rare genetic diseases in children
The new blood test can rapidly detect abnormalities in up to 50% of all known rare genetic diseases in a matter of days by analysing the pathogenicity of thousands of gene mutations at once. [ + ]
Immune cell boost could enable lasting vaccine protection
A research team has found a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of a specific type of immune cell. [ + ]
Genes influence when babies start walking
Genetics accounts for about a quarter of the differences in when children take their first steps, suggesting that some children may naturally start walking earlier or later because of their genetic propensity. [ + ]
AI predicts bacteria's resistance to cleaning agents
With DNA data and machine learning, accurate bacterial resistance predictions can be made in minutes. [ + ]
Real-time platelet monitoring helps better treat heart disease
Researchers have shown how platelet clumping can be tracked in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), opening the door to safer, more personalised treatment. [ + ]
Glycopeptide antibiotic candidate shows promise
Researchers have discovered a new type of glycopeptide antibiotic known as saarvienin A, found to have strong activity against highly resistant bacterial strains.
[ + ]Construction begins on $780m Sydney Biomedical Accelerator
The health education and research complex will house more than 1200 researchers and clinician scientists on its 36,000 m2 site, spanning The University of Sydney and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. [ + ]
Why a gluten-free diet fails in some coeliac patients
Abnormal immune cells are driving ongoing intestinal inflammation that causes symptoms like diarrhoea, pain and malnutrition — even when gluten is removed from the diet. [ + ]
'AI electronic nose' used to digitally detect scents
The AI system can accurately recognise and classify a wide variety of scents, resulting in a high-performance artificial olfaction platform that is said to surpass existing technologies. [ + ]
Giving rotavirus vaccine at birth benefits gut bacteria
Babies who receive a RV3-BB rotavirus vaccine at birth appear to show higher levels of good bacteria in their gut, better protecting them against infection during the first weeks of life. [ + ]
MRI can reveal the 'true' age of your heart
New research shows how an MRI scan can reveal your heart's functional age — and how unhealthy lifestyles can dramatically accelerate this figure. [ + ]
Don Whitley announces distribution arrangement with Cell Biosciences
All equipment sales activities will pass to Cell Biosciences, with all equipment service and consumable supply requirements coming into effect on 1 July 2025. [ + ]
TGA approves donanemab for treatment of early Alzheimer's
The TGA has approved the first amyloid-targeting therapy for people with Alzheimer's in Australia, while Spanish researchers have presented a new family of candidate compounds for the treatment of Alzheimer's and pain. [ + ]