How a tiny worm changed a decade of scientific thinking
A scientist, a cooler and a long-haul flight in the fight against MND
Mini lung organoids could help test new treatments
Clogged 'drains' in the brain an early sign of Alzheimer’s
World's oldest known RNA extracted from woolly mammoth
Noxopharm says paper reveals science behind its immune system platform
Clinical-stage Australian biotech company Noxopharm Limited says a Nature Immunology paper reveals the science behind its immune system platform, Sofra.
How a tiny worm changed a decade of scientific thinking
A tiny roundworm has helped University of Queensland scientists rethink the way sensory nerve connections remain strong throughout a lifetime.
Neurosensing/neurostimulation implants session to be held on Monday
On Monday, a session at UNSW Sydney will include people who are benefiting from bioelectronics discussing their lived experience.
argenx and Monash University partner against autoimmune diseases
To advance a pioneering molecule for autoimmune diseases, global immunology company argenx has signed a strategic partnership with Monash University.
A scientist, a cooler and a long-haul flight in the fight against MND
Early in January 2026, neuroscientist Dr Rachael Dunlop boarded a flight from Sydney to the US with a precious and unusual item of carry-on luggage.
Mini lung organoids could help test new treatments
Scientists have developed a simple method for automated the manufacturing of lung organoids — clusters of cells containing the same cell...
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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...
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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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A scientist, a cooler and a long-haul flight in the fight against MND
Early in January 2026, neuroscientist Dr Rachael Dunlop boarded a flight from Sydney to the US with a precious and unusual item of carry-on luggage.
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Clogged 'drains' in the brain an early sign of Alzheimer’s
'Drains' in the brain, responsible for clearing toxic waste in the organ, tend to get...
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COVID vax linked to smaller risk of heart problems than infection
The risk of rare heart complications following COVID-19 vaccination in children was found to be...
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Reproductive impacts of PFAS exposure revealed
New studies have found that PFAS exposure can significantly alter male reproductive health, and...
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Ancient lead exposure shaped human evolution
An international study claims that exposure to lead may have influenced the evolution of hominid brains, behaviour, and even the development of...
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Placebo pain relief works differently across the human body
Researchers have used placebo pain relief to uncover a map-like system in the brainstem that...
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Optimising antibiotics by capturing bacteria
Scientists have developed molecules to detect and capture certain bacterial species, in the hope...
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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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How a tiny worm changed a decade of scientific thinking
A tiny roundworm has helped University of Queensland scientists rethink the way sensory nerve connections remain strong throughout a lifetime.
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World's oldest known RNA extracted from woolly mammoth
The RNA sequences are understood to be the oldest ever recovered, coming from mammoth tissue...
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'Longevity gene' could reverse damage from rapid aging disease
A gene found in supercentenarians, who live exceptionally long lives, could counteract the...
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Gene therapy slows Huntington's disease progression in trial
Patients receiving the treatment were found to experience 75% less progression of the disease...
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The voice of reason: natural language interfaces to transform lab informatics
In everyday life, voice interaction with technology can save time and reduce friction. The same applies in scientific research.
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AI-driven manufacturing: lessons from the life sciences industry
The use of artificial intelligence for batch monitoring and digital twin development is...
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Biotherapeutics: what do we make next?
Two recent AI methods, RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN, have totally changed the nature of...
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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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