Machine learning uncovers patterns in DNA methylation
HRT linked to lower dementia risk in some women
mRNA therapy found to prevent recurrence of melanoma
A high-performance method for CRISPR off-target nomination
High doses of fertility drug linked to pregnancy risks
Heart muscle regeneration genes mapped
Researchers have uncovered insights into how stem cells develop and mature into heart muscle cells, potentially paving the way for new treatments for heart disease.
The cause of 2022's mpox outbreak revealed
Researchers have discovered that the strain of mpox behind the 2022 outbreak was a weakened form of the virus, which may have helped it to spread faster.
New gene therapy treats liver disorder in growing children
Researchers have developed a genome-editing approach that repairs a faulty gene directly at its natural location in the liver, rather than adding an extra copy of it.
High folic acid in pregnancy could cause early bleeding
Women taking at least 800 micrograms of folic acid daily were more likely to report spotting and mild bleeding during the first 16 weeks of pregnancy, particularly if they...
Genetics shape our personality and life outcomes more than we thought
Scientists have identified >1200 genetic variants associated with personality traits, revealing that the genetics underpinning our personalities may also influence many...
mRNA therapy found to prevent recurrence of melanoma
Merck and Moderna have announced positive topline results from their Phase 3 trial of a personalised mRNA skin cancer therapy.
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High doses of fertility drug linked to pregnancy risks
High doses of clomiphene citrate, accumulated over multiple fertility treatment cycles, could...
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Bird flu vaccine to be rolled out to "priority" species
The Australian Government has announced the imminent rollout of a vaccine to protect some of...
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Could 'fusion proteins' reduce errors in a promising gene-editing tool?
Gene-editing tool CRISPR-Cas9 is used, among many things, to engineer new cancer immunotherapies....
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HRT linked to lower dementia risk in some women
Hormone replacement therapy may reduce the risk of dementia — particularly for certain groups of women — according to a large UK study.
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Top 6 artificial sweeteners associated with accelerated brain aging
An eight-year study tracking brain health of 12,772 Brazilian adults has associated six sugar...
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A neuroscientist and biochemist's antiviral lightbulb moment
While studying how certain processes work inside the human brain, an Australian scientist...
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Antimicrobial resistance in children rises globally — 100K+ samples reveal
Spanning 82 countries, there was an increase in every region between 2004 and 2022, with the...
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1500 Queensland women to help develop ovarian cancer screening test
Postmenopausal women between the ages of 50 and 74 with intact ovaries, and no prior history of ovarian cancer, are being encouraged to enrol in a...
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Bio-inspired robotic bird has stable flight in its sights
The nankeen kestrel is among the most stable fliers in the avian world. Using motion capture...
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In the face of change: how Antarctic microbes can survive a 95°C temperature span
Analysis of microbial soil samples has helped Australian scientists understand the resilience of...
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Are discarded peanut shells the affordable and sustainable path to graphene?
Australian researchers have produced small quantities of high-quality graphene via a new process...
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How an Alzheimer's-linked protein shapes long-term memories
Tau, a protein widely associated with memory loss in dementia, has been shown to be essential for organising and stabilising memories so they...
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This AI model judges molecular stability on its own, researchers say
Korean researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model that, they say, understands...
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Depression impacts energy at a cellular level, researchers find
Depression symptoms may be rooted in fundamental changes in the way brain and blood cells use...
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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...
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Machine learning uncovers patterns in DNA methylation
A new machine-learning method identifies differentially methylated DNA regions without sample labels — a prerequisite for many existing...
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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...
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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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