Aussie biotech to manufacture mRNA paediatric brain cancer vaccines
Who's afraid of killer whales? — white sharks and prolonged absences
Five scenarios for the future of Antarctic life
Could this biosensor bypass labs with onsite PFAS detection?
How a tiny worm changed a decade of scientific thinking
Aussie biotech to manufacture mRNA paediatric brain cancer vaccines
A Queensland-based biotechnology company will manufacture personalised mRNA paediatric brain cancer vaccines for a clinical trial commencing this month.
Who's afraid of killer whales? — white sharks and prolonged absences
Is killer whale predation the sole driver of white shark long absence? Australian researchers used 12 years of acoustic telemetry and sighting data to find out.
Portable point-of-care test detects four common STIs in under an hour
Australian researchers have developed a portable point-of-care test that detects four common sexually transmitted infections at once, in under an hour.
AusBiotech and Proto Axiom partner on investor-focused life sciences programs
AusBiotech and Proto Axiom have announced a partnership to strengthen national coordination across investor-focused life sciences programs, starting with a competition in...
Five scenarios for the future of Antarctic life
A team of Australian and international researchers have predicted five possible outcomes for how Antarctic life will fare under future conditions.
Could this biosensor bypass labs with onsite PFAS detection?
La Trobe University has developed a portable biosensor that may allow rapid, onsite detection of toxic 'forever chemicals' in water.
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Mini lung organoids could help test new treatments
Scientists have developed a simple method for automated the manufacturing of lung organoids...
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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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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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Who's afraid of killer whales? — white sharks and prolonged absences
Is killer whale predation the sole driver of white shark long absence? Australian researchers used 12 years of acoustic telemetry and sighting data...
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Five scenarios for the future of Antarctic life
A team of Australian and international researchers have predicted five possible outcomes for how...
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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...
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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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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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