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Scientists 'reprogram' tumour-supporting immune cells

The approach, by an Australian team, uses lipid nanoparticles to target a type of immune cell that can help tumours evade the body's defences.

Life Scientist 30 September, 2026

Could this 'nanobone' material allow children to regrow bone?

Australian scientists believe they have found an alternative to invasive bone graft procedures in children — procedures that have changed little in over 50 years.

Life Scientist 30 September, 2026

Existing medicines could help treat deadly childhood dementia

Australian researchers have identified several existing TGA‑approved medicines that could help slow brain damage in children with a rare form of dementia.

Life Scientist 24 September, 2026

Statins reduce heart attack and stroke risk in older people

It has previously been unclear whether statins were effective in reducing heart attack and stroke in older people due to underrepresentation in major trials.

Life Scientist 23 September, 2026

The last mile of life sciences innovation

How do we translate technological possibility into meaningful real-world impact?

Life Scientist 21 September, 2026

Biotechnology
Could this 'nanobone' material allow children to regrow bone?

Could this 'nanobone' material allow children to regrow bone?

Australian scientists believe they have found an alternative to invasive bone graft procedures in children — procedures that have changed...

Article 30 September, 2026
Health & Medical
HRT linked to lower dementia risk in some women

HRT linked to lower dementia risk in some women

Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia — particularly for certain groups of women — according to a large UK study.

Article 28 August, 2026
Life Sciences
1500 Queensland women to help develop ovarian cancer screening test

1500 Queensland women to help develop ovarian cancer screening test

Postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 74 with intact ovaries, and no prior history of ovarian cancer, are being encouraged to enrol in a...

Article 04 August, 2026
Molecular Biology
How an Alzheimer's-linked protein shapes long-term memories

How an Alzheimer's-linked protein shapes long-term memories

Tau, a protein widely associated with memory loss in dementia, has been shown to be essential for organising and stabilising memories so they...

Article 28 May, 2026
Lab Technology
The last mile of life sciences innovation

The last mile of life sciences innovation

How do we translate technological possibility into meaningful real-world impact?

Article 21 September, 2026
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