Heat-induced heart disease is killing Australians
Call for greater diversity in genomics research
Better semen quality linked to men living longer
Success for Australia's first Total Artificial Heart implant
'Woolly mouse' created on the quest to bring back the mammoth
SEQ koala population carries immunity to retrovirus
Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River appear to have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species.
RSV immunisation program for babies slashes hospital stays
An Australian-first study has demonstrated the effectiveness of immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for babies.
A targeted treatment option for psoriasis
New research from MedUni Vienna paves the way for the development of a therapy that not only works more precisely but is also associated with fewer side effects.
Heat-induced heart disease is killing Australians
Hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to cardiovascular disease every year among people in Australia — a figure that...
Maternal cannabis use puts kids at risk of behavioural problems
Children exposed to their mother's cannabis use during pregnancy and after birth are three times more likely to develop behavioural problems.
Success for Australia's first Total Artificial Heart implant
The recipient of the implant was discharged from hospital in February and received a donor transplant in March — 105 days after the procedure...
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Targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer shows promise
A potential new targeted therapy for childhood brain cancer is effective in infiltrating and...
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Specially designed peptides can treat complex diseases
Two separate research teams have found ways to create short chains of amino acids, termed...
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Gene therapy reverses heart failure in large animal model
The therapy increases the amount of blood the heart can pump and dramatically improves survival,...
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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 cardiovascular disease every year among people in...
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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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Bright nights may increase risk of death, Alzheimer's
Avoiding night light and seeking daylight may lead to reduction in disease burden, especially...
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Gut microbes appear to regulate anxiety
In a germ-free environment, mice which were not exposed to live microbes showed significantly more anxiety-related behaviour than those with...
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Brain cells mature faster in space than on Earth
Microgravity is known to alter the muscles, bones, the immune system and cognition, but little is...
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Fetuses can fight infections within the womb
A fetus has a functional immune system that is well-equipped to combat infections in its...
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Meditation to reduce pain is not a placebo — it's real
Mindfulness meditation has long been speculated to work by activating processes supporting the...
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Call for greater diversity in genomics research
A gene variant common in Oceanian communities has been misclassified as a potential cause of heart disease, highlighting the risk of the current...
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'Woolly mouse' created on the quest to bring back the mammoth
By modifying seven genes simultaneously, Colossal created mice with a coat colour, texture and...
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Almost 300 genome regions increase risk of bipolar disorder
To help elucidate bipolar disorder's underlying biology, scientists conducted a genome-wide...
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Predicting the impact of protein mutations with simple maths
Researchers have discovered that the impact of mutations on protein stability is more predictable...
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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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