Optimising antibiotics by capturing bacteria
HIV drugs suppress transmission of a different viral infection
How cells repair toxic DNA damage
Sequencing tech could transform NZ viticulture
Eight babies born in UK following mitochondrial donation
Optimising antibiotics by capturing bacteria
Scientists have developed molecules to detect and capture certain bacterial species, in the hope that their rapid identification will allow antibiotic treatments to be...
Stevia leaf extract has potential as an anticancer treatment
When fermented with bacteria isolated from banana leaves, stevia extract kills off pancreatic cancer cells but doesn't harm healthy kidney cells.
HIV drugs suppress transmission of a different viral infection
The work could lead to the first treatments to prevent the spread of the life-threatening HTLV-1 virus, which is endemic among many First Nations communities around...
Even non-antibiotics can disrupt the microbiome
Many non-antibiotics inhibit useful gut bacteria, giving rise to an imbalance in the microbiome, which gives an advantage to colonising pathogens.
How brain stem cells move between resting and active states
Understanding this process is crucial, because it underpins how the brain repairs itself and stays resilient against neurodegenerative disorders.
HIV drugs suppress transmission of a different viral infection
The work could lead to the first treatments to prevent the spread of the life-threatening HTLV-1 virus, which is endemic among many First...
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Novel drug candidates found for nerve pain and ischemic disease
The discovery paves the way for potential new treatments for health conditions linked to tissue...
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Biomaterial helps to reverse aging in the heart
The discovery could open the door to therapies that rejuvenate the heart by changing its cellular...
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mRNA used to force HIV out of hiding
Using the same technology behind mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, researchers have discovered a way to...
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Aspirin could prevent some cancers from spreading
The research could lead to the targeted use of aspirin to prevent the spread of susceptible types of cancer, as well as the development of more...
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Heat-induced heart disease is killing Australians
Hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to...
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Better semen quality linked to men living longer
Men with the best semen quality can expect to live two to three years longer, on average, than...
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Exposure to aircraft noise linked to poor heart function
People who live close to airports could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the...
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Optimising antibiotics by capturing bacteria
Scientists have developed molecules to detect and capture certain bacterial species, in the hope that their rapid identification will allow...
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How cells repair toxic DNA damage
Researchers say they have uncovered the mechanism by which cells identify and repair a highly...
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Real-time sequencing helps combat golden staph infections
Tracking bacterial changes during serious Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) infection...
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Fatty diets cause inflammation, impair cognitive function
A preclinical study has found that even a few meals high in saturated fats can cause inflammation...
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Eight babies born in UK following mitochondrial donation
The birth of eight babies with a greatly reduced risk of developing mitochondrial DNA disease provides hope for those waiting to access...
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'Directed evolution' used to design molecules in mammal cells
Scientists have developed a system that uses so-called 'biological artificial...
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Novel tool enables more precise gene therapy
A novel gene editor dubbed 'evoCAST' helps solve the problem of how to add long stretches...
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World's first patient treated with personalised gene editing
In what is being described as a historic medical breakthrough, an infant diagnosed with a rare...
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Biotherapeutics: what do we make next?
Two recent AI methods, RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN, have totally changed the nature of biotherapeutics discovery.
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Self-driving needle steers its way through living lung tissue
Researchers have built a compact robotic system that can autonomously steer a flexible needle...
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The ups and downs of DIY lab automation
While developing lab automation in-house might seem attractive at first glance, the road is...
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Can AI replicate the human touch in healthcare provision?
There are already some encouraging signs of AI's potential to change the world of public...
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