
Cancer survivors have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease
This suggests that survivors of cancer are a high-risk group that may need more aggressive cardiovascular disease prevention.
Eye-opening biomarkers for autism and ADHD discovered
Recordings from the retina can identify distinct signals for both ADHD and ASD, providing a potential biomarker for each condition.
Fine-tuning CAR T cell therapy to reduce side effects
Researchers fine-tuned the cells used in immunotherapy so that their activity is strong enough to eliminate cancer but not so strong that they generate toxic side effects.
Recurrent pregnancy loss linked to stroke later in life
Women with a history of miscarriage and stillbirth have a higher risk of stroke in later life, according to new research.
Many human genomes shaped by 'founder events'
The genomes of many human populations show evidence of so-called founder events, which occur when a small number of initial members start a new population and can lead to...

Bringing clinical trials to the home: a game changer for the sector
COVID-19 has forced Australia's pharmaceutical and healthcare companies to completely redesign how clinical trials are run.
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Creating a genetic medicine manufacturing ecosystem: part 3
A year ago, we were waiting for the federal government to deliver funding and a plan forward for...
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'Trojan Horse' drug delivery system developed
Scientists created a method of delivering drugs into human cells using large biological molecules...
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CRISPR cancer therapy doesn't kill healthy cells
Researchers have combined the concepts of cancer genomics and CRISPR-Cas9 to propose a cancer...
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Hypertension linked to irregular sleep, 'forever chemicals'
An increased risk of high blood pressure has been linked to irregularities in sleep as well as to higher concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl...
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Scientists getting closer to outsmarting malaria parasites
Researchers have discovered why malaria parasites are vulnerable to some drug therapies but...
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Sniffer dogs can detect SARS-CoV-2 infection
Researchers trained four dogs — each of which had previously been taught to detect illicit...
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Magnetic therapy enhances chemo treatment of breast cancer
The non-invasive and painless treatment has the potential to lower adverse side effects of...
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Fine-tuning CAR T cell therapy to reduce side effects
Researchers fine-tuned the cells used in immunotherapy so that their activity is strong enough to eliminate cancer but not so strong that they...
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How traumatic brain injury changes the brain
Scientists have discovered that an injury to one part of the brain changes the connections...
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Antibiotic effectiveness reduced when multiple bugs present
Much higher doses of antibiotics are needed to eliminate a bacterial infection of the airways...
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Cellular rejuvenation reverses signs of aging in mice
Scientists can safely and effectively reverse the aging process in middle-aged and elderly mice...
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Herpes virus modified to fight cancer
Researchers have managed to deactivate the genes of the herpes virus that cause disease, thus rendering it suitable for treatment.
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Aberrant protein found to kill bacterial cells
The erroneously built protein mimics the action of aminoglycosides, a class of antibiotics.
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Milestone achieved in mitochondrial genome editing
Researchers have developed a new gene-editing platform that is capable of performing A-to-G base...
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Scientists identify a genetic cause of lupus
Researchers identified a gene called TLR7 that, when overactivated, is responsible for...
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Automation and shared knowledge pave the way for the future
Automation is a vital component to fuel the labs of tomorrow, and to ensure that drug development continues at the rapid pace seen in response to...
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Bioinformatics tool predicts cell transformation
Researchers have developed a new bioinformatics tool for the precise prediction of cell...
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Innovation in life sciences amid a pandemic
Life sciences organisations that embraced digital transformation were well positioned to adapt to...
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Robot chemist discovers a new catalyst
UK researchers have built an intelligent mobile robot scientist with the ability to work almost...
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