Genetically modified mozzies completely resistant to dengue
Fishing for proteins… and answers
New gene editing tool could improve on CRISPR
Alzheimer's drug candidates found to reverse broader ageing
Peanut allergy vaccine rewrites the immune system
Promising drug compounds target liver cancer
Singaporean scientists have discovered four potential drug compounds that target hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of liver cancer.
Blood pressure drug could help treat alcoholism
A drug used to treat high blood pressure may alleviate anxiety induced by long-term heavy alcohol use, and also halt the damage such drinking can cause to the brain's...
More stem cells help improve memory in old mice
Scientists have discovered that increasing the number of stem cells in the brain assists in recovering the cognitive functions that are lost during ageing.
Probiotic drink could help combat antibiotic resistance
The drink works by targeting small DNA molecules inside bacterial cells. These molecules frequently carry genes that give resistance to antibiotics, which the bacteria are...
Genetically modified mozzies completely resistant to dengue
Scientists have engineered what is claimed to be the first breed of genetically modified mosquitoes resistant to spreading all four types of the dengue virus.
Alzheimer's drug candidates found to reverse broader ageing
The drug candidates may be useful for treating a broad array of conditions, and suggest a new pathway that links normal ageing to Alzheimer's...
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Medtech community shares the secrets of commercialisation
Saving and improving lives by making it easier to develop medical devices with electronics and...
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Drug accelerates cell division in aggressive breast cancers
A new drug blocks one of cancer's key evolutionary escape routes from chemotherapy,...
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Drug development process — from the start
According to Fredrik Sundberg, PhD, global director of strategic customer relations at GE...
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BRCA2 gene fault, fertility issues raise prostate cancer risk
Risk of prostate cancer is higher in men who carry the BRCA2 gene fault, as well as those who have pursued assisted reproduction due to infertility.
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Preventing the spread of pancreatic cancer
Two separate studies have uncovered explanations for why pancreatic cancers are so difficult to...
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Link found between MHT and breast cancer risk
Using menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) is associated with an increased risk of breast cancer, 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...
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Fishing for proteins… and answers
Using a microscopic 'fishing' technique, scientists have successfully cast lines into human cells to snag proteins — solving a...
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Peanut allergy vaccine rewrites the immune system
The platform rewrites the body's natural response to peanut allergens, tricking the immune...
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Towards a personalised vaccine for pancreatic cancer
Researchers have developed a personalised vaccine system that could prevent pancreatic cancer in...
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Human nerve cells transplanted into a mouse brain
Researchers have developed a novel strategy to transplant human neurons as individual cells into...
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Genetically modified mozzies completely resistant to dengue
Scientists have engineered what is claimed to be the first breed of genetically modified mosquitoes resistant to spreading all four types of the...
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New gene editing tool could improve on CRISPR
US scientists have captured the first images of a new gene editing tool that could improve on...
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Light-activated cells produce insulin for diabetics
Researchers transplanted engineered pancreatic beta cells into diabetic mice, then caused the...
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No guts, no glory: a series of serendipitous events
Ahead of his appearance at the 58th ASMR National Scientific Conference 2019, we talk to...
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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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