New genetic cause of hearing loss discovered
Electrically activated glue used to seal broken blood vessels
Lab-created heart valves grow with the recipient
Maternal exposure to endocrine disruptors affects semen quality
Statins could help save Tasmanian devils
New genetic cause of hearing loss discovered
US researchers have discovered that a gene called GAS2 plays a key role in normal hearing — and that its absence causes severe hearing loss.
Australia secures 25 million Moderna vaccines
The government has secured 25 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to further diversify its vaccine portfolio, as well as to provide access to a booster or variant...
Pancreatic cancer cells' addiction could be their downfall
About half of patient-derived pancreatic cancer cell lines are highly dependent on the protein PRDX4 — which makes it a potential target against the cancer.
Plants found to carry bacteria in their cells
Scientists have described how healthy plants appear to carry bacteria in their cells, opening a new avenue of research to improve future plant health and propagation efforts.
Mapping the genes that control the skeleton
A research team has mapped the unique genetic profile of the skeleton's 'master regulator' cells, outlining the genes that are switched on or off in osteocytes.
Electrically activated glue used to seal broken blood vessels
A new device offers a way to seal tears and holes in blood vessels, using an electrically activated glue patch applied via a minimally invasive...
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Lab-created heart valves grow with the recipient
If confirmed in humans, the new heart valves could prevent the need for repeated valve...
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Statins could help save Tasmanian devils
Cholesterol-lowering drugs could help delay the spread of the deadly Tasmanian devil facial...
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Creating a genetic medicine manufacturing ecosystem
Australia has amazing scientists, respected worldwide, but do we have an ecosystem?
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Maternal exposure to endocrine disruptors affects semen quality
Scientists have established a link between poor semen quality in adult men and their mothers' occupational exposure to endocrine disruptors...
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Pfizer preferred for <50s due to AstraZeneca blood clot risk
The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will no longer be the preferred choice for Australians under the...
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Concern about increased malaria mutation, transmission
Researchers point to recent mutations against an antimalarial drug and how the mosquito's...
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Mediterranean diet reduces effects of stress in animal model
Eating a Mediterranean diet may provide a relatively easy way to help lessen the physiological...
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Researchers create human–monkey chimeric embryos
Scientists have injected human stem cells into primate embryos and were able to grow chimeric embryos for up to 19 days.
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Experimental HIV vaccine trialled in humans
Researchers from IAVI and Scripps Research have developed a novel vaccine approach to prevent HIV...
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Tumours can be stripped of their T cell protection
Tumours use a unique mechanism to switch on regulatory T cells to protect themselves from attack...
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Early human embryo models generated from skin cells
The breakthrough is expected to revolutionise research into the causes of early miscarriage,...
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New genetic cause of hearing loss discovered
US researchers have discovered that a gene called GAS2 plays a key role in normal hearing — and that its absence causes severe...
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Oldest modern human genome found in a fossilised skull
The woman known to researchers as Zlatý kůň displayed longer stretches of Neanderthal DNA...
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Unravelling the genetics behind eating disorders
An international research team is shedding light on the genetic links between eating disorders,...
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Retrovirus is causing cancer in koalas
An international team of scientists has demonstrated that a retrovirus invading the koala...
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Innovation in life sciences amid a pandemic
Life sciences organisations that embraced digital transformation were well positioned to adapt to immediate demands while maintaining production of...
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Robot chemist discovers a new catalyst
UK researchers have built an intelligent mobile robot scientist with the ability to work almost...
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Award-winning digital innovations for the health sector
The winning entries in the 2015 national iAwards have brought a range of benefits to a variety of...
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From little grants big labs grow
The Monash Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences has officially opened its new laboratory —...
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