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Microplastics in the body are passed on during cell division

A study of cancer cells in the gastrointestinal tract has found that micro- and nanoplastic particles remain in the cell for much longer than previously assumed.

Life Scientist 19 March, 2024

Creating a genetic medicine manufacturing ecosystem: part 5

When it comes to the mission to democratise medicine, Australia has a material opportunity to affirm its destiny and be a global leader.

Life Scientist 18 March, 2024

Lockdowns affected gut microbiome, allergies in newborns

Lockdowns imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic had a surprisingly beneficial impact on the gut microbiome development of babies born during these periods.

Life Scientist 15 March, 2024

Zika virus vaccine used to battle brain cancer

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have found a way to use the Zika virus to destroy brain cancer cells and inhibit tumour growth, while sparing healthy cells.

Life Scientist 14 March, 2024

Li-Fraumeni syndrome linked to more cancers than we thought

Li-Fraumeni syndrome is a rare but devastating condition that puts people at extremely high risk of developing multiple cancers during their lifetime.

Life Scientist 13 March, 2024

Biotechnology
Creating a genetic medicine manufacturing ecosystem: part 5

Creating a genetic medicine manufacturing ecosystem: part 5

When it comes to the mission to democratise medicine, Australia has a material opportunity to affirm its destiny and be a global leader.

Article 18 March, 2024
Health & Medical
How lung cancer 'hijacks' immune cell metabolism

How lung cancer 'hijacks' immune cell metabolism

Lung adenocarcinoma cancer cells pull macrophages into the tumour microenvironment and alter their lipid metabolism to turn them into cancer...

Article 06 March, 2024
Life Sciences
Zika virus vaccine used to battle brain cancer

Zika virus vaccine used to battle brain cancer

Scientists at Duke-NUS Medical School have found a way to use the Zika virus to destroy brain cancer cells and inhibit tumour growth, while sparing...

Article 14 March, 2024
Molecular Biology
Protein biomarkers help predict dementia 15 years in advance

Protein biomarkers help predict dementia 15 years in advance

A new study adds to the growing body of evidence that measuring levels of certain proteins in the blood of healthy people could accurately predict...

Article 15 February, 2024
Lab Technology
Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue

Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue

Researchers have built a compact robotic system that can autonomously steer a flexible needle around anatomical obstacles within the lungs of live...

Article 04 March, 2024
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