New vulnerability found in the aging brain
Genetic weak spot found in hard-to-treat cancers
Optimising antibiotics by capturing bacteria
HIV drugs suppress transmission of a different viral infection
How cells repair toxic DNA damage
'Anti-reward' brain network helps explain cocaine addiction
A new study identifies a specific 'anti-reward' network deep in the brain that undergoes lasting changes during cocaine use, withdrawal and re-exposure.
New vulnerability found in the aging brain
An international research team has discovered that in the aging brain, certain proteins are lost even though their mRNA blueprints remain intact.
Intense grief linked to higher risk of death for a decade
Researchers have found that bereaved people with persistent high levels of intense grief use more healthcare services and are more likely to die within 10 years.
Genetic weak spot found in hard-to-treat cancers
Research shows that blocking minor splicing can markedly slow tumour growth in liver, lung and stomach cancers, while leaving healthy cells largely unharmed.
COVID vaccine candidate protects against multiple variants
By targeting features shared by a range of coronaviruses, the vaccine is designed to offer broader and longer-lasting protection as the virus continues to evolve.
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 HTLV-1 virus, which is endemic among many First...
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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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mRNA used to force HIV out of hiding
Using the same technology behind mRNA COVID-19 vaccines, researchers have discovered a way to...
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Aspirin could prevent some cancers from spreading
The research could lead to the targeted use of aspirin to prevent the spread of susceptible types of cancer, as well as the development of more...
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Heat-induced heart disease is killing Australians
Hot weather is responsible for an average of almost 50,000 years of healthy life lost to...
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Better semen quality linked to men living longer
Men with the best semen quality can expect to live two to three years longer, on average, than...
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Exposure to aircraft noise linked to poor heart function
People who live close to airports could be at greater risk of poor heart function, increasing the...
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Optimising antibiotics by capturing bacteria
Scientists have developed molecules to detect and capture certain bacterial species, in the hope that their rapid identification will allow...
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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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Real-time sequencing helps combat golden staph infections
Tracking bacterial changes during serious Staphylococcus aureus (golden staph) infection...
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Fatty diets cause inflammation, impair cognitive function
A preclinical study has found that even a few meals high in saturated fats can cause inflammation...
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New vulnerability found in the aging brain
An international research team has discovered that in the aging brain, certain proteins are lost even though their mRNA blueprints remain intact.
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Genetic weak spot found in hard-to-treat cancers
Research shows that blocking minor splicing can markedly slow tumour growth in liver, lung and...
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Eight babies born in UK following mitochondrial donation
The birth of eight babies with a greatly reduced risk of developing mitochondrial DNA disease...
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'Directed evolution' used to design molecules in mammal cells
Scientists have developed a system that uses so-called 'biological artificial...
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Biotherapeutics: what do we make next?
Two recent AI methods, RFdiffusion and ProteinMPNN, have totally changed the nature of biotherapeutics discovery.
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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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The ups and downs of DIY lab automation
While developing lab automation in-house might seem attractive at first glance, the road is...
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Can AI replicate the human touch in healthcare provision?
There are already some encouraging signs of AI's potential to change the world of public...
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