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.
Nature helps to relieve physical pain
08 April, 2025Experiencing nature, even in the form of watching nature videos, can alleviate acute physical pain.
SEQ koala population carries immunity to retrovirus
03 April, 2025Koalas from a population north of the Brisbane River appear to have evolved a unique genomic immunity to the killer retrovirus threatening their species.
RSV immunisation program for babies slashes hospital stays
02 April, 2025An Australian-first study has demonstrated the effectiveness of immunisation against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) for babies.
A targeted treatment option for psoriasis
01 April, 2025New research from MedUni Vienna paves the way for the development of a therapy that not only works more precisely but is also associated with fewer side effects.
More microbes on super-sterile ISS could improve astronaut health
21 March, 2025Inflammatory conditions experienced by astronauts while travelling in space could be due to the excessively sterile nature of spacecraft.
Keto diet leads to health benefits in bipolar patients
13 March, 2025A ketogenic diet may improve brain metabolism in individuals with a bipolar disorder diagnosis, according to a new study.
