Lead exposure linked to memory problems, even decades later
New vulnerability found in the aging brain
Genetic weak spot found in hard-to-treat cancers
Optimising antibiotics by capturing bacteria
HIV drugs suppress transmission of a different viral infection
Subtle heart dysfunction detected in young adults with bipolar
A new study reveals that myocardial dysfunction is already evident in patients with bipolar disorder under 45 years of age before the onset of heart failure.
Prenatal pesticide exposure linked to brain abnormalities
Researchers have reported a link between prenatal exposure to a widely used insecticide and structural brain abnormalities, as well as poorer motor function, in New York...
Liquid fat treatment provides hope for rare childhood disease
A liquid fat supplement, triheptanoin, can reverse mitochondrial dysfunction and cell death in patients with the degenerative disease known as Ataxia–telangiectasia.
Lead exposure linked to memory problems, even decades later
Historic lead levels from the era of leaded petrol may be contributing to cognitive issues 50 years later, according to research reported at the 2025 Alzheimer's...
NSW Govt delivers foot-and-mouth vaccine to protect livestock
A biodegradable vaccine to protect livestock from foot-and-mouth disease has been developed as part of a research partnership between Meat & Livestock Australia, Tiba...
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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Lead exposure linked to memory problems, even decades later
Historic lead levels from the era of leaded petrol may be contributing to cognitive issues 50 years later, according to research reported at the...
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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...
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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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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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New vulnerability found in the aging brain
An international research team has discovered that in the aging brain, certain proteins are lost even though their mRNA blueprints remain intact.
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Genetic weak spot found in hard-to-treat cancers
Research shows that blocking minor splicing can markedly slow tumour growth in liver, lung and...
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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...
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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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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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