Coronary heart disease triggered by complex networks of genes
Air pollution linked to fatty liver disease, lung cancer
Using CRISPR and transposons for CAR T cell production
Moderna bringing mRNA vaccine manufacturing to Victoria
Gene editing used to create single-sex litters of mice
Link found between brain structure, genetics and chronic pain
Genetic differences contribute to both an increased risk of certain chronic pain types and a reduction in size of specific brain regions.
Skin infections confirmed as a cause of rheumatic fever
A major breakthrough in further understanding acute rheumatic fever shows that skin infections are likely to be a significant cause of the disease.
Antibiotic-resistance gene 'jumped' to dangerous pathogen
Until now, it was believed that the Adelaide Imipenemase (AIM-1) gene was only found in the South Australian capital city.
Coronary heart disease triggered by complex networks of genes
The findings could make it easier to screen for the disease, which is caused by thousands of genes that interact with other risk factors like smoking.
Breaking bacterial resistance to frontline antibiotics
Researchers have discovered how to repurpose a molecule called PBT2 to break bacterial resistance to commonly used frontline antibiotics.
Moderna bringing mRNA vaccine manufacturing to Victoria
A sovereign onshore vaccine manufacturing facility will be built in Victoria as part of a long-term strategic partnership to increase preparedness...
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Scientists create Australia's first mRNA vaccine candidate
Victorian scientists and manufacturers have created Australia's first mRNA COVID-19 vaccine...
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Smart bandage enables onsite chronic wound monitoring
The smart wearable sensor can conduct real-time, point-of-care assessment of chronic wounds...
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Outsourcing single-use technologies to accelerate speed to market
To fast-track time to market and gain a competitive edge, pharmaceutical development companies...
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Air pollution linked to fatty liver disease, lung cancer
Recent studies have identified links between ambient air pollution and disease, highlighting the need for at-risk populations to minimise their...
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Overeating not the primary cause of obesity, scientists claim
The scientists argue for the 'carbohydrate-insulin model', which explains obesity as a...
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Breast cancer ecotypes could guide personalised treatment
Researchers reveal more than 50 distinct cancer, immune and connective cell types and states...
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Maternal voice reduces pain in premmies
The maternal voice reduces signs of pain in premature babies when they undergo life-saving...
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Immune cells in the skin play a surprising role in allergies
New research has found that dendritic cells in the skin behave differently from their counterparts elsewhere in the body.
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Major limitation discovered in cellular biology analysis tool
The discovery will force the reassessment of a large amount of already-published scientific...
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Early embryonic development stage finally mapped in humans
There is currently very little understanding of the crucial gastrulation stage that occurs...
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Gut microbiome–autism link flipped on its head
Diversity in microbe species found in the guts of children with autism may be due to their...
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Coronary heart disease triggered by complex networks of genes
The findings could make it easier to screen for the disease, which is caused by thousands of genes that interact with other risk factors like smoking.
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Using CRISPR and transposons for CAR T cell production
CAR T cells are most often manufactured using viruses, but new research is exploring the benefits...
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Gene editing used to create single-sex litters of mice
UK scientists have used gene editing technology to create female-only and male-only mice litters...
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Genetic risk factors identified for spine osteoarthritis
HKU researchers helped identify that the SOX5 gene, which is known to be essential for the...
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Innovation in life sciences amid a pandemic
Life sciences organisations that embraced digital transformation were well positioned to adapt to immediate demands while maintaining production of...
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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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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...
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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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