HIV completely eliminated from mice
Genomic 'barcode tracker' scans immune cells in tumours
Vitamin D, fibre important for pre-eclampsia prevention
Collaborative robots coming to medical laboratories
Achieving a greater understanding of autism
HIV completely eliminated from mice
Using a combination of long-acting drug treatment and gene editing, US researchers claim to have eliminated replication-competent HIV-1 DNA — the virus responsible...
Genomic 'barcode tracker' scans immune cells in tumours
Researchers have developed a new method to spot rare immune cells that are reactive against cancer cells, from within a patient's own immune system.
Heart drug could help kids with brain tumours
Scientists have discovered that repurposing a heart drug could significantly increase the survival rate for children with ependymoma — a particularly aggressive type...
Anorexia redefined as both metabolic and psychiatric
A large-scale genome-wide association study suggests that anorexia nervosa is at least partly a metabolic disorder, and not purely psychiatric as previously thought.
Vitamin D, fibre important for pre-eclampsia prevention
Simple dietary changes and more sunshine may be able to help women prevent pre-eclampsia, which can threaten the life and future health of both expectant mothers and their...
HIV completely eliminated from mice
Using a combination of long-acting drug treatment and gene editing, US researchers claim to have eliminated replication-competent HIV-1 DNA —...
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Stem cell therapy can reverse osteoarthritis
Pure stem cells provide a more effective treatment for osteoarthritis than traditional therapies,...
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Cell culture platform recreates tumours in 3D
Scientists can use a 3D tumour structure to test several drugs or their combinations at different...
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Scientists combine influenza and pneumococcal vaccines
Scientists have developed a single vaccination approach to simultaneously combat influenza and...
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Vitamin D, fibre important for pre-eclampsia prevention
Simple dietary changes and more sunshine may be able to help women prevent pre-eclampsia, which can threaten the life and future health of both...
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Achieving a greater understanding of autism
Scientists have made a breakthrough in their understanding of the genetics of a common form of...
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Melbourne researchers on the cusp of treating MND
Melbourne-based scientists are trialling what could potentially be the most effective treatment...
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'Undetectable = untransmittable' holds up in HIV study
Researchers have shown that suppressive antiretroviral therapy (ART) for HIV reduces the virus...
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Lung map uncovers insights into asthma
Researchers have mapped the building blocks of the human lungs and airways in asthma patients, creating the first draft human cell atlas of the lung.
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Unhealthy microbiome linked to breast, colorectal cancer
Two separate studies have revealed the role played by the gut microbiome in the spread and...
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From farmgirl to PharmD
Ahead of her appearance at ASM 2019, we spoke to Dr Marnie L Peterson about how she went from...
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Benefits of breastfeeding can last a lifetime
Previously it was thought that immunity against illness is passed from mothers to infants only...
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Genomic 'barcode tracker' scans immune cells in tumours
Researchers have developed a new method to spot rare immune cells that are reactive against cancer cells, from within a patient's own immune...
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How to stop mosquitoes from smelling human sweat
US researchers have discovered how mosquitoes pick up on acidic volatiles found in human sweat.
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New method to more accurately diagnose cancer subtypes
The method may provide a more accurate snapshot of rearranged DNA found in cancer, and could help...
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Anti-ageing research under the spotlight
Two separate studies have been investigating ways to suppress signs of ageing, which could...
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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 sectors — with the health sector being no...
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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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A non-exclusive licence agreement for LBT and bioMérieux
LBT Innovations and bioMérieux have converted their exclusive licence...
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UTS opens state-of-the-art health and science building
UTS's Faculty of Science and Graduate School of Health Building - the third major development...
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