Organoid platform enables closer study of bat-borne viruses
13 June, 2025Reconstructing bat organ physiology in the lab lets scientists explore how zoonotic viruses work — ie, those that jump from animals to humans.
Immune cell boost could enable lasting vaccine protection
04 June, 2025A research team has found a promising new way to enhance the effectiveness of vaccines by tapping into the potential of a specific type of immune cell.
Glycopeptide antibiotic candidate shows promise
30 May, 2025Researchers have discovered a new type of glycopeptide antibiotic known as saarvienin A, found to have strong activity against highly resistant bacterial strains.
Why a gluten-free diet fails in some coeliac patients
28 May, 2025Abnormal immune cells are driving ongoing intestinal inflammation that causes symptoms like diarrhoea, pain and malnutrition — even when gluten is removed from the diet.
Fatty diets cause inflammation, impair cognitive function
27 May, 2025A preclinical study has found that even a few meals high in saturated fats can cause inflammation in the body, while a separate study has linked fatty, sugary diets to impaired brain function.
Giving rotavirus vaccine at birth benefits gut bacteria
26 May, 2025Babies who receive a RV3-BB rotavirus vaccine at birth appear to show higher levels of good bacteria in their gut, better protecting them against infection during the first weeks of life.
5-in-1 meningococcal vaccine proves effective
19 May, 2025A life-saving meningococcal vaccine covering all five common strains of the deadly disease could soon be available in Australia.
More effective antibiotic found for Lyme disease
13 May, 2025Researchers have found that piperacillin, an antibiotic in the same class as penicillin, effectively cures mice of Lyme disease at 100 times less than the effective dose of doxycycline, the current gold standard treatment.
Why do our waistlines expand in middle age?
12 May, 2025A new preclinical study highlights the importance of controlling new fat-cell formation to address age-related obesity.
Shingles vaccine may lower risk of dementia, heart disease
07 May, 2025It turns out that the shingles vaccine may have public-health benefits beyond its intended purpose, with new research finding the vaccine appears to lower the risk of dementia as well as heart disease.
How brain cells are affected by Tourette syndrome
06 May, 2025US researchers have conducted a cell-by-cell analysis of brain tissue from individuals with Tourette syndrome, pinpointing exactly which cells are perturbed and how they malfunction.
How does the brain evaluate rewards?
02 May, 2025Neuroscientists have shown how nerve cells in the amygdala not only encode the probability and magnitude of rewards, but also dynamically process this information to predict value and risk.
Novel antibiotic activates 'suicide' mechanism in superbug
23 April, 2025Researchers have discovered a new class of antibiotic that selectively targets Neisseria gonorrhoeae by triggering a 'self-destruction' program.
Antibiotics hinder vaccine response in infants
18 April, 2025Infants who received antibiotics in the first few weeks of life had significantly lower levels of antibodies against multiple different vaccine antigens months later.
ADHD may be linked with an increased risk of dementia
17 April, 2025An adult brain affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) presents modifications similar to those observed in individuals suffering from dementia.
