Chloroquine does not inhibit SARS-CoV-2: study
28 July, 2020The malaria drug chloroquine, demonstrated to inhibit SARS-CoV-2 infection of African green monkey kidney cells, is not able to prevent infection of human lung cells.
Smart nanoparticles can target lung tumours
27 July, 2020The nanoparticles were engineered to only release their drug content upon a specific cue which is present in the tumour area.
Turmeric may have antiviral properties
23 July, 2020Curcumin, a natural compound found in the spice turmeric, can prevent transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) from infecting cells in pigs.
Antidiabetic drug turns sugar into stool
21 July, 2020Metformin, the most widely prescribed antidiabetic drug globally, promotes the excretion of blood sugar from the large intestine into the stool.
Remdesivir approved by TGA to treat COVID-19
14 July, 2020 by Lauren DavisRemdesivir has been described as the most promising treatment option so far to reduce hospitalisation time for those suffering from severe SARS-Cov-2 infections.
Biomedical device developed from food industry by-products
07 July, 2020The device comprised soy protein and chitin, which formed a matrix with a porous, interconnected microarchitecture similar to that of certain body tissues.
Nuclear softening enables more efficient injury repair
01 July, 2020By softening a cell's nucleus so that it can squeeze its way through dense connective tissues, researchers have demonstrated a new way to help the body repair injuries.
Drug found to treat vascular disorder
30 June, 2020Researchers have discovered a potential new therapy for cerebral cavernous malformations (CCMs), a devastating disease that can result in stroke and seizures.
Eliminating side effects by manipulating molecular chirality
19 June, 2020A nanostructure fabrication device was used to manipulate the chirality of drug molecules by controlling the direction in which a substrate is rotated within the device.
Steroid reduces death in patients with severe COVID-19
18 June, 2020Dexamethasone was found to reduce deaths by one-third in ventilated patients and by one-fifth in other patients receiving oxygen only.
Collaboration to develop a universal influenza vaccine
09 June, 2020Intravacc and Versatope have signed a research service agreement to further develop a universal vaccine against influenza.
Autoimmunity drugs turned into anticancer treatments
28 May, 2020Scientists have discovered a way to transform drugs previously developed to treat autoimmunity into antibodies with powerful anticancer activity.
Reduced need for blood transfusions in thalassemia patients
15 May, 2020A new medication is reducing the need for blood transfusions in thalassemia patients and improving bone-marrow transplant outcomes.
Microrobotic needle screwed into cancer tissue
14 May, 2020Scientists have developed a drug-loaded microrobotic needle that effectively targets and remains attached to cancerous tissue in lab experiments.
Drug trial to make COVID-19 patients less infectious
13 May, 2020The drug interferon could stop outbreaks of COVID-19 by reducing the infectiousness of people who contract the SARS-Cov-2 virus.
